By EMMANUEL JIMOH, Benin – A delegation of Esan Traditional Rulers and leaders of Esan Okpa Initiative (EOI), a socio-cultural non partisan Pan Esan group, have requested the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare 11 to intervene in the ensuing political contest in Edo State...
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Former President Muhammadu Buhari’s assets did not increase during his eight-year administration, according to his former spokesman, Garba Shehu. In a post on his verified Twitter handle on Saturday, Shehu disclosed that the former President submitted his assets declaration forms to the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) in line...
The Consul General of Nigeria in New York, Amb. Lot Egopija has advised Nigerians living in the U.S. against using middlemen to process their passports and other documents in the missions. Egopija gave the advice at a hybrid 9th Town Hall Meeting with the Nigerian Community within New York...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Federal Government has announced the recommencement of two additional train trips on Abuja-kaduna Train Service (AKTS) which was suspended. The Board and Management of Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) made the announcement in a statement by the Manager of AKTS, Mr Pascal Nnorli on...
The Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs Bamidele Ademola-Olateju has debunked the rumours of the death of Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. In a terse five paragraph statement issued on Saturday in Akure, Ademola-Adeteju said “the governor is hale and hearty. “We have been inundated with calls and messages...
A Catholic Priest in Edo State, Rev. Fr. Andrew Obinyan, has charged Benue state governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, to rely on God for guidance in his desire to bring good governance and development to Benue state. Obinyan, who gave the charge on Saturday in Benin while speaking with...
By BARBARA KALU, Abakaliki – Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru has sacked political office holders appointed by the preceding administration of Sen. David Umahi. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Dr Monday Uzor, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Saturday in Abakaliki. The governor, in...
Schools, markets, retail outlets, hospitals, transporters, malls that continue to obey the weekly Monday sit-at-home order by the proscribed Independent People of Biafra (IPOB) in Enugu State will be shut. The state government declared on Saturday in Enugu that it already cancelled the order of the proscribed group. It...
Rev. Stephen Baba-Panya, President, Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to tackle corruption and insecurity while paying special attention to the economy. He made the appeal on Saturday in Jos during the installation of ECWA’s General Secretary, board of trustees and the send-off of...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Alhaji Usman Jidda Shuwa, the immediate past Secretary to the State Government, (SSG ) Borno State has died at the age of 65. Shuwa, who until May 28th, 2023 was the SSG of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum les administration, passed away on Saturday evening....
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By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has directed all State Councils of the union to mobilise members to withdraw their services and commence protests nationwide from Wednesday next week. The National Secretary of NUJ, Shuaibu Leman, who disclosed this in a statement on Saturday,...
The Kaduna Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr. Zubairu Mato, said Nigerians, amongst other third world countries, needed attitudinal change to encourage cycling for better health. Mato said this to newsmen on Saturday in Kaduna while cycling within the state’s metropolis in commemoration of the World...
The Senator representing Kogi West in the National Assembly, Smart Adeyemi, says legislative experiences of President Bola Tinubu and his vice, Kashim Shettima, will help them perform excellently. Adeyemi, who was also an All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant in Kogi governorship election, said this in an interview with the...
Dr Kayode Ajulo, a constitutional lawyer, has advised the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to jettison its proposed strike and embrace dialogue with the Federal Government by way of wage review and palliatives for the citizenry. He said the court has consistently maintained that strike should be the last option,...
The member representing Enugu state in the Federal Character Commission, Hon Ginika Tor-Ijomah has congratulated Sen. George Akume over his appointment as secretary to the government of the federation. Hon Ginika praised President Bola Tinubu for the choice of Sen Akume as she described Akume as a person with...
A biopic of President Bola Tinubu, titled “Last Man Standing”, will premiere in Lagos on June 12. Seun Oloketuyi, Managing Director of Ultimate Communications, in a statement on Saturday in Lagos said the film follows the life of Tinubu during his time as governor of Lagos State. The News Agency...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent a message of commiseration to the government and people of the Republic of India over a multiple train crash in the country which killed over 280 passengers. The fatal crash involving two passenger trains and a goods train...
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has urged the Federal Government to revert to status quo ante its decision to remove fuel subsidy. Mr Festus Osifo, TUC President, spoke while addressing newsmen at the end of an emergency meeting of the congress’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting on Friday in...
The Speaker of Ondo State House of Assembly, Mr Bamidele Oleyelogun, on Friday dissolved the assembly, following the expiration of its four-year tenure. In a valedictory speech, Oleyelogun applauded his colleagues and members of staff of the assembly for their loyalty and support. He, however, became emotional and suddenly...