Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has dissolved the Board and Management of the Benue state-owned Lobi Stars FC, Makurdi. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Tersoo Kula said the dissolution takes immediate effect. The decision to dissolve the board and management, according to the statement...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi
Youths in the south south region of the country have pledged their commitment towards amplifying regional voices for climate justice, policy inclusion and innovation linking local solutions to global efforts for a just transition and a climate resilient society. They have also affirmed their commitment for a sustainable and...
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has declared an end to factional politics within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State, urging the newly elected state executive members to embrace unity, forgiveness, and collective responsibility as the foundation for rebuilding the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The...
Governor Yusuf orders Kano Emirs to sustain annual Durbar, reaffirms commitment to cultural heritage
Governor Yusuf orders Kano Emirs to sustain annual Durbar, reaffirms commitment to cultural heritage
In a renewed effort to preserve Kano’s age-long traditions, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has directed all Emirs across the state to maintain and celebrate the annual Durbar festival — the grand display of horsemanship that stands as one of Kano’s most cherished cultural symbols. Governor Yusuf also reaffirmed his...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Vice President Kashim Shettima has paid glowing tribute to the late Deaconess Eno Nnana Usoro, mother of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Deputy Governor Ms. Emem Nnana Usoro, describing her as a woman whose life exemplified grace, faith, and service to humanity. He noted...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday , October 23, 2025, arraigned one Victor Azubike Awah, a lawyer, for an alleged N27m fraud before Justice O.A.OKunuga of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos. Awah, alongside...
In the grand monument of our modern governance, few performances are as riveting and impactful as that of the entrepreneurial politicians and men of the people—rare species of public servants who, rather than simply serve the public, choose monumental investments in five-star hotels, luxury resorts, and petrol stations. Their...
The recourse to diversionary maneuvering is a familiar political gimmick. When government is thin on ideas and is politically ambushed or politicians are in disarray, the field is fertile for Machiavelli’s foot soldiers. We can domesticate this classic political script as one of the many possibilities in the reported...
I was a year ahead of Temidayo Morgan Omodu at the University of Ilorin. We were from separate departments: Morgan, Mathematics Education, and I, Statistics, in the Faculty of Science. Prior to our meeting, I had been invited by Bashir Tayo Lawal, then President of the National Association of...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- No fewer than 2 containers of vehicles used to conceal illicit drugs worth over ₦5.3 billion have been intercepted by the Nigeria Customs Service, Tin Can Island Command The Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Frank Onyeka, disclosed this in a statement issued in Lagos on Friday....
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, family members and friends gathered in Abeokuta to celebrate the 20th memorial service of former First Lady, Stella Obasanjo. Dignitaries at the Church service held at Chapel of Christ the Glorious King, OOPL, Abeokuta on Saturday include former Governors Gbenga Daniel and Ibikunle Amosun. Obasanjo,...
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s football team, the Flamingos, have reached the Round of 16 at the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Rabat, Morocco. The team secured the spot after a dominant 4-0 victory over Samoa, with Queen Joseph scoring twice, Captain Shakirat Moshood converting a penalty, and Azeezat...
By JOY ADARA , Abuja- Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has applauded the country’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) “grey list,” describing it as a major milestone in Nigeria’s financial reform journey. In a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja, the CBN’s Acting Director of Corporate...
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has declared that the days of owing workers’ salaries in the state are over. Speaking at the joint 12th to 23rd convocation ceremony of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo (RUGIPO), on Saturday, the governor reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to revitalising the education sector. Aiyedatiwa announced...
By EZEKIEL OBi, Abuja Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has extended heartfelt congratulations to Mrs. Margaret Obi following her historic appointment as the first African-born High Court Judge in England and Wales. In a statement released on Saturday in Enugu, President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Senator John Azuta-Mbata, and the National...
Matheus Cunha’s first goal for Manchester United inspired a 4-2 win against Brighton on Saturday as Ruben Amorim’s revitalised side reeled off their third successive victory. After going eight games in all competitions without a goal following his close-season move from Wolves, Brazilian forward Cunha netted in the first...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says he is ready to appear as a witness in the ongoing trial of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu—if officially summoned by the court. Wike made this known during his monthly media chat...
By JOHN MKOM, Jalingo –. Former House of Representatives member, Danjuma Usman Shiddi, has voiced strong concerns over what he termed unchecked borrowing and poor fiscal accountability in Taraba State. In an open letter addressed to the Taraba State House of Assembly, traditional rulers, youth organizations, and political stakeholders,...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has dismissed as false and malicious an AI-generated video circulating on social media, which alleged that the institution was secretly developing a nuclear weapon for Nigeria. In a statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs, Auwalu Umar, on behalf...
Environmental campaigners, civil society organizations, and community representatives from across the Niger Delta have called for an immediate review of Nigeria’s Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), demanding a clear deadline to permanently end gas flaring in the region. The demand was among the key resolutions reached at the Climate Justice...