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Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has warned against the misuse of social media to fuel crisis and falsehood. Speaking at the funeral service of the late Mrs. Grace Agbolayah at the African Church, Central Missionary Diocese, Warri, the governor warned that people must stop using social media to cause problems. He urged critics to exercise […]

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has stated that the bill seeking to create reserved seats for women in the National and State Houses of Assembly is not an act of tokenism, but a genuine pursuit to increase women’s political representation, foster inclusive governance and promote a more equitable society. […]

The Sokoto State government has suspended six school principals over allegations of insubordination and the unauthorised collection of fees for Junior Secondary School (JSS) examination results. Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Ahmad Ala, disclosed this in a statement issued by the ministry’s public relations officer, Ibrahim Iya. “No principal or school administrator will be […]

Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced approval of demands of the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) at the FCTA, ending a strike that paralysed public health services. Wike made the announcement during the flag-off ceremony for the construction of the Northern Parkway from Ring Road II to Ring III in the Life Camp […]

‎‎Wife of Abia State governor, Mrs Priscilla Otti, has visited a woman, Ifeoma Ehighibe and her set of quadruplets delivered at Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Umuahia, the state capital. ‎During the visit, she donated clothes, diapers, food items, two bags of rice, household essentials and cash to the family, describing the birth as miraculous. ‎Represented […]

Plateau State Governor Barr. Caleb Mutfwang has reiterated his commitment to peace and prosperity which he said remained the pillars of his administration. He cited decisive measures such as the revival of Operation Rainbow, prompt convening of the State Security Council and the establishment of a modern security and information center to enhance statewide safety. […]

Chairmen of seven local government areas  in Kwara South senatorial district have ordered the immediate closure of all cattle markets within the district. The council chairmen said the development was sequel to the prevailing security situation in the district. The chairmen, Abdulrasheed Yusuf ( Ifelodun), Hon. Benjamin Jolayemi (Isin), Hon. Azeez Yakub( Irepodun ),Hon. Awelewa […]

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has partnered with United Healthcare to deliver free medical services to residents of Jahi community in Abuja. The health outreach featured free blood pressure checks, HIV screening, and the distribution of essential medications to children, adults, and the elderly. Speaking […]

The Democracy Watch Initiative (DWI) has criticised a petition submitted by former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN) calling it unfounded and potentially disruptive to the state’s peace and stability. In a statement issued by its Director of Strategic Communication, Dr. Tunji Bamidele, the DWI dismissed Malami’s allegations that Governor Nasir Idris and […]

Forty-nine graduating students of Osun State University bagged first-class degrees just as the university is set to award various degree certificates to 2,851 at the university’s 15th convocation at its main campus in Osogbo, Osun State. The vice chancellor, Prof Odunayo Clement Adebooye, who disclosed this while revealing a series of events for the ceremonies […]