January 2025
Traditional Institutions Crucial For National Unity, Development – Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emphasised the vital role of traditional institutions in fostering national unity, governance, and economic development. Speaking after hosting His Royal Majesty, the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, Ogbagba II, at his Lagos residence, the president reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with traditional leaders. “Now more than […]
2027: I Won’t Be A Party To Stopping Anyone Seeking 2nd Term – Gov Nwifuru
Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has said that he will not be a party to stopping any Federal Lawmaker from the State from returning in 2027 except the person who uses his hand to stop himself.Governor Nwifuru made the declaration at the weekend during the Thanksgiving Service and Empowerment programme organised by Senator Kenneth Eze, […]
We’ll Sustain All Infrastructural, Economic Policies In 2025 – Buni
Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has restated the commitments of his administration towards consolidating on all successes recorded especially in the areas of road constructions, healthcare delivery, education among others in the 2025 and the remaining years of his tenure. Buni has equally promised to sustain all security and economic measures with a view […]
I Did Not Defect To PDP Or Any Other Party – El-Rufai
The immediate past governor of Kaduna state, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has denied decamping to the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) or any other political party as being rumoured. El-Rufai, however, threatened legal action against those he called peddlers of fake news.The former governor, who wrote on his verified X page, asked the public to disregard […]
Marketers seek N100bn loan to prevent closure of 10,000 businesses
Still bleeding from the effect of the removal of fuel subsidy, marketers under the auspices of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN), have urged the Federal Government to provide its members a N100 billion grant in order to prevent the imminent closure of about 10,000 fuel retail outlets. In a position […]
Bandits Kill Miyetti Allah Chairman In Katsina
Suspected armed bandits have killed chairman Miyetti Allah, Surajo Rufai, in an attack on Mairana village, Kusada Local Government Area of Katsina State. The incident occurred on January 4, 2025, leaving the community in shock and mourning.The bandits targeted the residence of the Chairman, shooting him and abducting his wife and daughter despite efforts by […]
Saudi Arabia releases 3 Nigerian women arrested for possession of cocaine
The Saudi Arabian government has released three Nigerian women who were arrested for possession of cocaine. The development was disclosed in a statement by the spokesman of Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, on Sunday in Abuja. Ebienfa said the release of the women followed high-level diplomatic engagements between the Nigerian government and Saudi […]
INTERPOL invites Ibadan-based broadcaster over alleged defamation
The International Criminal Police Organization, INTERPOL, has summoned an Ibadan-based broadcaster, Peter Olasupo to appeal in its office over alleged criminal defamation and cyber-stalking. Peter is expected to appeal at the INTERPOL’s office on 13th January, 2025. The broadcaster confirmed the invitation via a statement he posted on his Facebook page. The statement was obtained […]
Army destroys 20 illegal refineries
The Nigerian Army says its troops have dismantled 20 illegal refineries and arrested 11 crude oil thieves in the Niger Delta area. The Army also said troops seized 190,000 litres of stolen products and destroyed 31 boats used for transporting stolen products. All of these were said in Sunday by Army. The statement said the […]
Aiyedatiwa Declares Three-day Mourning in Honour of Late SSG, Oluwatuyi
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Sunday declared a three-day mourning and prayers in honour of the late Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Temitayo Oluwatuyi. The late SSG died on Saturday at an undisclosed hospital. He was involved in a ghastly car accident on Sunday, December 15, 2024, while travelling to Ibadan and was […]