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Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has commended President Bola Tinubu for making history a compulsory subject in schools, which will bridge a significant gap in the nation’s academic pursuits. The governor who made the commendation at the weekend during a book launch to mark the 15th coronation anniversary of the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba […]

The Wildlife Society of Nigeria (WISON) has strongly warned against bushmeat consumption and wildlife trade. Highlighting the serious health risks and detrimental impacts on the country’s biodiversity, the society expressed deep concerns about the public health dangers posed by wildlife trade and bushmeat consumption. In a communique released following the conclusion of a three-day conference […]

Former Ogun State governor and Senator representing the Ogun East Senatorial District, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, has unveiled the BATOGD Movement, specifically created to work for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. BATOGD was established as a grassroots mobilisation support group to engage the nook and cranny of Ogun State in Tinubu’s political mission of […]

The Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman’s Cup has said the tournament will commence in October this year. The LOC chairman, Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, who also serves as Chairman of Conference 57, told newsmen in Lagos that the All Progressives Congress Lagos State Chapter Chairman’s Football Cup […]

Labour unions under the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ondo State Council, and its affiliate Unions have written to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to formally demand an immediate upward review of the minimum wage for Ondo State workers to a sum of N256,950. The Ondo State government currently pays N73,000 as minimum wage, which the labour unions […]

The police in Sokoto have confirmed that 10 people lost their lives in a boat accident in the Sabon Birni Local Government Area of the state. The victims were said to be fleeing from an impending attack by bandits in Zalla Bango, a remote village in the council, when the incident occurred. Though officials of […]

The United Kingdom, Canada and Australia have now formally recognised a Palestinian state, stressing that this might be the most enduring path to peace between Israel and Palestine. This move has infuriated the Israeli authorities. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his country’s recognition in a video statement on social media on Sunday, even as […]

Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in New York, United States of America to attend the 80th week-long session of the United Nations General Assembly, scheduled to hold from Monday, September 22 to Sunday, September 28, 2025. Representing President Bola Tinubu, the Vice President is set to deliver Nigeria’s national statement at the global event, […]

A powerful coalition of stakeholders of Bauchi Concerned Citizens have thrown their weight behind a former Upstream Investment Officer of NNPCL, Dr. Bala Maijama’a Wunti, urging him to contest the 2027 governorship election under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The group, under the aegis of Bala Wunti Movement 2027, with members across […]

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has called for stronger speedy access to justice for survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Bauchi State, stressing that the effectiveness of response lies in the unwavering commitment of key institutions to empower frontline service providers. Speaking during a two-day training organised in collaboration with the Bauchi State Ministry […]