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Kogi State Government said it has received with deep sadness, the news of the boat mishap which occurred on River Niger, Tuesday evening. The mishap involved traders traveling from Ibaji to Illushi Market in Edo State. In a statement by the State’s Commissioner of Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, the State government expressed regret […]
The lawmaker representing Oyo South Senatorial District, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, has congratulated Nigerians on the nation’s 65th Independence anniversary, urging citizens to remain hopeful, patriotic and committed to sustaining the nation’s hard-earned unity. Alli, in his goodwill message on Wednesday in Ibadan, said the Independence Day remained a powerful reminder of the resilience, sacrifices, and […]
Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Wednesday, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to protecting lives and property across the state, declaring that nowhere in the state will be safe for criminal elements, including kidnappers. The Governor spoke after a security council meeting in Ilorin, the state capital. Following the recent attack at Oke Ode, the governor […]
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has launched a nationwide crackdown on foreign nationals who have overstayed their visas or violated immigration regulations, following the expiration of the Federal Government’s visa amnesty programme. LEADERSHIP reports that with the grace period officially closed, mass deportation now looms for violators. Recall that the amnesty initiative, introduced on July […]
Five suspected human traffickers have been arrested by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. NAPTIP Director General, Binta Adamu Bello led the special operation on Wednesday where 24 human trafficking victims were also rescued. NAPTIP’s spokesman, Vincent Adekoye said in a statement that […]
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared the nation’s capital one of the most peaceful places to reside in Nigeria, crediting both security measures and residents’ zero tolerance for insecurity. In his Independence Day anniversary message to residents on Wednesday, Wike used the occasion to reflect on the nation’s journey, celebrate […]
Commercial Director of Pernod Ricard Nigeria, Ikechukwu Agu, has been named the Commercial Director of the Year 2025 at the just-concluded Edge Awards organi#ed by Marketing Edge Magazine. The Nigerian marketing experts and brand communications industry stakeholders converged for the prestigious Edge Awards at Sheraton Hotel, Lagos. Agu, who has spent over 15 years excelling […]
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has congratulated Nigerians on the 65th Independence anniversary of the country, calling for the observance of the rule of law and national reform for true federalism. In a statement issued to mark Independence Day signed by the spokesperson to the governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, on Wednesday, Governor Adeleke described […]
Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has called on Nigerians to remain steadfast and hopeful as the country celebrates its 65th Independence anniversary. In his goodwill message to the people of Delta Central, the Niger Delta, and all Nigerians, Dafinone described the milestone as both a celebration of sovereignty and a moment of […]
The Federal Government has announced that workers recently disengaged from Dangote Refinery operations will be redeployed across other companies within the Dangote Group without any loss of pay. Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Mohammed Maigari Dingyadi, confirmed the development in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, following the resolution of a standoff between the […]