By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia and Senator David Mark, Interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), have expressed profound sorrow over the death of Chief Audu Ogbeh, a former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development and National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic...
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Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and esteemed statesman, Chief Audu Ogbeh, has passed away at the age of 78, his family announced. In a heartfelt statement, the Ogbeh family shared, “With profound sorrow, we confirm the passing of our cherished husband, father, and grandfather, Chief...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – A top Boko Haram Commander (Amir Fiya), Abu Nasr, who led an aborted attack in Rann, the Headquarters of Kala Balge Local Government Area of Borno State were among those killed, investigation and sources have revealed. Recall that, troops of the North East Joint...
Renowned Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, widely known as KWAM 1 has issued a public apology following a confrontation with ValueJet personnel at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The incident, which gained attention after a viral video surfaced on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, showed KWAM 1 seemingly interfering...
Football fans in Aba are optimistic about the Super Eagles B team’s chances of advancing to the knockout stage of the 2025 CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda, despite an initial setback. The team, which lost its opening Group D match to Senegal, is set...
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has terminated the appointments of two Senior Special Assistants, Abubakar Sharada and Tasiu Al’amin Roba, citing allegations of misconduct. This is contained in a statement released on Saturday by Musa Tanko, the Press Secretary to the State Government. Sharada, previously the Senior Special Assistant...
Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Hyacinth Dajoh, expressed profound grief over the death of Chief Audu Ogbeh, a revered statesman who passed away at 78. In a statement released through his Chief Press Secretary, Terver Zamber, Dajoh hailed Ogbeh as a true patriot and a distinguished...
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep condolences upon the passing of Chief Audu Ogbeh, highlighting his contributions as a patriot. Ogbeh passed away at 78 on Saturday. Through his spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu extended sympathies to the government and people of Benue State, as well as Ogbeh’s family,...
Northern State Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has expressed sadness over the death of Chief Audu Ogbeh, a renowned elder statesman and former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development. The late Ogbeh died on Saturday at the age of 78. Chairman of NSGF and Governor of Gombe, Inuwa Yahaya, conveyed this...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, warned that Nigerian students in the U.S. who skip classes without informing their school authority risk having their visas revoked. Mills emphasized this during a visit to Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, in Abuja....
Nigeria’s fourth-largest telecommunications operator, formerly known as 9mobile, has unveiled a new brand identity: T2. This strategic move aims to revive the company’s market presence with a sharp focus on digital transformation and customer-centric services. CEO Obafemi Banigbe announced the transformation into T2 during a launch event in Lagos....
West African Examinations Council (WAEC) discovered a mistake in the grading of the English Language Objective Paper during an internal review. Head of WAEC’s National Office, Dr. Amos Dangut, in a press conference on Friday in Lagos, explained that a wrong serialized code file was used, leading to incorrect...
In a significant victory against crime, the Katsina State Police Command liberated over 50 kidnapped individuals and recovered 229 rustled animals throughout July 2025, demonstrating robust efforts to restore security in the region. The operations, conducted across various communities, also thwarted multiple bandit attacks, bolstering safety for residents. Command’s...
President Bola Tinubu has just approved some major boosts for Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) pensioners under his “Renewed Hope Agenda.” This comes after Tolulope Odunaiya, Executive Secretary of the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD), made a formal request for emergency budget tweaks. The President has greenlit extra budget cash...
Gombe State Police Command announced on Friday that two suspects were arrested for allegedly vandalizing infrastructure belonging to the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) in Tumi village, Akko Local Government Area. Command’s spokesperson, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, said the suspects, Musa Bappa (20) and Musa Usman (22), both residents of...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Retail Limited has taken swift action against fraudulent practices at one of its filling stations in Ikorodu, Lagos State, dismissing a pump attendant and suspending the station manager for attempting to deceive a customer. The decisive measures underscore the...
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called for a significant overhaul of Nigeria’s presidential tenure system, advocating for a single five-year term instead of the current four-year renewable term. Speaking during a courtesy visit to Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed on Friday, August 8, 2025, Obi argued...
Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has warned staff of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) against engaging in corrupt practices. ICPC Anti-Corruption Commissioner, Mrs. Ekere Usiere, gave the warning during a quarterly anti-corruption sensitisation workshop for NDDC staff in Port Harcourt. Warning on CorruptionUsiere stated...
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has announced plans to revitalize the Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove, promising significant improvements to enhance its appeal for the 2026 festival. Speaking at the grand finale of the 2025 Osun-Osogbo Festival on Friday, August 8, 2025, Adeleke outlined his administration’s commitment to addressing infrastructural challenges...