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The Northern Ethnic Youths Group has praised Senate President, Godswill Obot Akpabio, for what it described as his “measured, decisive, and fatherly leadership” in resolving the dispute over the sealed office of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central. In a statement released to the media, Alhaji Ibrahim Dan-Musa, the spokesperson for the group, said Akpabio’s […]

Markets across Ibadan, the Oyo State capital will be shut on Friday, as traders honour the coronation of the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja. The directive was issued by the Babaloja General of Oyo State, Asiwaju Yekeen Abass, who said the closure would serve as a mark of respect for the new […]

Katsina State governor, Umaru Dikko Radda, has appealed to international donors and development agencies to support his administration’s drive to provide affordable housing for families displaced by banditry and violent crime. Speaking at the distribution of tricycles, sewing and grinding machines, an initiative jointly organised by Qatar Charity Nigeria and the Katsina State Government, Governor […]

No fewer than 14 shops were destroyed by fire at Ogundipe Market, Ibadan, Oyo State capital on Wednesday. Special Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on Fire Reform and Chairman of the State Fire Services Agency, Moroof Akinwande, who confirmed the incident, said the fire emergency was received through telephoning at 3:50am on Wednesday, reporting that […]

The Bauchi State Civil Service Commission, as part of its ongoing efforts to sanitise the state civil service, has dismissed two senior officers for forgery. The affected officials include an administrative officer, Yusuf Adamu Ningi and a Principal Executive Officer I, Mr. Suleiman Ahmed (Ahuta) who were posted to the Government House from the Office […]

Oyo State government, through the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA), in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening policies, institutional frameworks, and capacity building to accelerate access to inclusive and sustainable Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) services towards ending open defecation across the state. This commitment […]

The President of the MAAUN Group of Universities, Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Alhaji Mouftah Baba-Ahmed, describing his death as a profound loss not only to his family but to the nation at large. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Professor Gwarzo extended his heartfelt condolences to the […]

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has assured Nigerians of adequate supply of banknotes to meet the expected surge in demand during the forthcoming Yuletide season. The assurance was given on Wednesday at the flag-off ceremony of a nationwide roadshow sensitisation campaign on proper naira note handling, organised by the apex bank. CBN’s Deputy Governor […]

Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged Nigerians to stand up against the former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, over his allegations against President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. APC chairman in the state, Chief Tony Okocha, in a […]

The International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) has extended its warmest congratulations to the First Lady of Nigeria, Mrs Oluremi ‘Remi’ Tinubu, on the occasion of her 65th birthday anniversary. A statement signed by Amb Emmanuel Nkweke, the International Spokesman of IAWPA, said Mrs Remi Tinubu has been a beacon of compassion, leadership, and […]