The Tiv paramount ruler, Tor Tiv VI, His Royal Majesty, James Ayatse, on Monday convened a closed-door meeting with prominent Tiv sons and daughters at his palace in Gboko, Benue. Speaking to journalists after the six-hour meeting, the traditional ruler said the gathering had further strengthened unity among the...
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Six persons have been reported dead and five others injured in a multiple auto crashes in Okene Local Government Area of Kogi State, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) official has confirmed. FRSC Acting Sector Commander in Kogi, Mr Samuel Ogundayo, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria...
The National Security Adviser (NSA) to the President, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, on Tuesday assured the people of Benue of the Federal Government’s determination to end insecurity. Ribadu gave the assurance during a stakeholders’ meeting in Makurdi, following the killing of over 72 persons in Ukum and Logo Local Government...
Four persons have been confirmed dead from Easter Sunday’s attack by suspected cultists on Swali community in Yenagoa, Bayelsa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that several residents of the community were injured in the attack. A resident, who pleaded anonymity, told NAN on Tuesday that the assailants...
By AMOS MATHEW , Kaduna – Kaduna State Police Command has addressed circulating rumors about a bomb blast in the state. According to the police, the incident in question was not a bomb explosion but an accidental discharge of a locally-made firearm, known as a Dane gun. The incident...
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran is open to reaching an agreement with the United States in ongoing indirect talks, provided that the country’s national interests are preserved. Pezeshkian said during a meeting in Tehran that “in the negotiations with the United States, we are ready for an agreement...
By AUSTIN TSENZUGHUL, Bauchi – Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of four dedicated staff members of the Bauchi State Urban Water and Sewerage Corporation. NATIONAL ACCORD reports that the incident occurred during routine maintenance work at the Gubi Fam Water...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Tuesday, flagged off the second phase of the empowerment programme initiated by the Senator representing Borno Central, Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan. The initiative is set to benefit a total of 3,092 constituents across the eight local...
Pope Francis’ funeral will be held on Saturday in St. Peter’s Square, Roman Catholic cardinals decided on Tuesday, setting the stage for a solemn ceremony that will draw leaders from around the world. Francis, 88, died unexpectedly on Monday after suffering a stroke and cardiac arrest, the Vatican said,...
With the death of Pope Francis, announced by the Vatican on Monday, Roman Catholics around the globe will start speculating on who among the red-robed cardinals will succeed him. Given the nature of cardinal appointments Francis made during his papacy, there will inevitably be some expectation that the Argentine...
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Osogbo branch, has condemned the arson of the Osun High Court in Ilesa on Monday. The NBA, in a statement by its Chairman, Mr Yemi Abiona, on Tuesday in Osogbo, described the incident as a “heinous attack that poses a serious threat to justice...
Leaders and religious figures from Latin America to the Arab world have expressed their condolences following the passing of Pope Francis, Jorge Bergoglio on Monday. U.S. President Donald Trump who posted a brief message on his Truth Social platform, said: “Rest in Peace Pope Francis! May God Bless him...
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has suspended the Okumagbe of Uwano Kingdom, Agenebode, Etsako East Local Government Area, Dr George Egabor.over recent cases of incessant kidnapping and killings in his domain. The suspension is contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Okpebholo in Benin....
The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) says the federal government’s decision to make the naira-for-crude policy permanent is a sustainable solution to the cost of living crisis in the country. Chairman of the advocacy group, Mr Emeka Nwankpa, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Nwankpa said...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Emir of Ilorin,Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, on his 85th birthday. The President commended Sulu-Gambari, the Chairman of the Kwara State Council of Traditional Rulers, for his unwavering commitment to nation-building, demonstrated by his consistent advocacy for unity, peace, and progress....
The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON), Lagos State Chapter, is planning a 24-hour protest on May Day over alleged anti-labour practices by app-based companies including Uber, Bolt. In a statement signed by AUATON Public Relations Officer Steven Iwindoye on Tuesday, the union said members would be...
Kwara State House of Assembly has praised the Emir of Ilorin, Dr Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari’s peaceful and impactful reign as he clocks 85. Speaker of the House, Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, said this in a congratulatory message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Sheu Abdulkadir, on Tuesday in Ilorin. “We, at...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, flagged off the construction of a 7.1 km terminus junction to Molai express road with a 6-span bridge and the state’s fourth flyover along the busy Post Office area in Maiduguri, on Tuesday. The projects, designed to address...
A number of cardinals are due to meet in Rome on Tuesday to discuss arrangements for the funeral of Pope Francis, after he passed away on Easter Monday aged 88. The cardinals are to decide on the exact time of the burial of the late head of the Catholic...
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has sympathised with the Catholic Church on the death of Pope Francis and acknowledged his extraordinary leadership and boundless compassion. CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, said this in a statement in Abuja on Monday Pope Francis, the 266th pontiff of the Catholic Church...