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Lagos: LG polls will hold in 20 LGs, 37 LCDAs — APC chairman
The chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Hon. Cornelius Ojelabi, on Sunday, said the forthcoming Local Government elections will hold across...
Benin group backs new UNIBEN VC on work agenda
A Benin socio-cultural group, Ogbakha-Edo Indigenous Peoples’ Welfare Foundation, has assured the Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Professor Edoba...
PDP mourns Sokoto airstrike victims
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commiserated with the people of Sokoto State over the killing and injury to many civilians in the accidental airstrike by the military...
‘Soldiers’ presence in Okpare-Olomu community not an invasion’
The Chairman of Ughelli South Local Government Council in Delta State, Hon. Lucky Avweromre, PhD, stated on Sunday that the presence of soldiers in Okpare-Olomu...
Don’t be sycophant, Wike fires back at Odili
Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, has fired back at the former Governor of Rivers State, Dr Peter Odili, saying that “an elder...
Tinubu’s economic policies will yield results in 2025 — Oyintiloye
Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun, says the various economic policies of President Bola Tinubu will yield positive...
2025 Hajj: Approve forex benchmark for transactions, CSO urges FG
A Civil Society Organisation (CSO) that monitors, reports on, and advocates workable policies for the Hajj and Umrah industry in Nigeria, Independent Hajj Reporters...
NFVCB seeks increased collaboration among Nigerian producers
The Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), Dr. Shaibu Husseini, has expressed optimism about the future of...
PDP condoles Gov Namadi Over mother, son’s death
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Jigawa has paid a condolence visit to Governor Malam Umar Namadi following the tragic deaths of his mother, Hajiya Maryam Namadi,...
Involve AU, UN to douse tension over state-sponsored terrorism against Nigeria – APC chieftain tells Tinubu
A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Ambassador Nurain Mumuni has advised President Bola Tinubu to involve the African Union or United Nations in...
Atiku demands probe into military parade for Tinubu’s son
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for an urgent investigation into a recent military-style parade involving Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu....
JUST IN: Suspected kidnappers kill herdsmen leader in Ondo
A leader of the herdsmen in the state, Aliu Yunusa, has been killed by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers in the early hours of Sunday. Yunusa was killed near Ilu-Abo...
Innovation key to commodities development in Nigeria — SEC DG
As Nigeria continues to diversify its economy, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has said it is committed to promoting innovation and fostering collaboration...
Syria’s interim govt to dissolve al-Assad’s security agencies
Syria’s interim government has vowed to dissolve and restructure all security agencies of the toppled Bashar al-Assad’s regime accused of mass killings and abuses....
AfCTA: How Oyo govt is harnessing economic potentials
It is no longer news that all the 33 local government areas of Oyo are endowed with natural resources enough to attract both local and foreign investments to the state...
Three migrants die attempting to cross English Channel
French coastguard say three migrants have died attempting to cross the English Channel in a small boat on Sunday morning. The three people later declared dead were...
EXPLAINER: ‘No religious group can create Sharia Court in South-West’
The planned inauguration of a Sharia Court in Oyo State has sparked widespread reactions on social media over the past few days. The controversy began when the Supreme...
Air Canada plane skids off runway in Halifax, part catches fire
The Halifax airport in Canada was closed for about 90 minutes on Saturday night after an Air Canada plane arriving from St. John’s, experienced a landing issue that...
Senator Lalong hands over security post to NSCDC
The Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District of Plateau, also former governor of the state, Senator Simon Bako Lalong has facilitated the establishment of...
Lagos: Police arrest five armed robbers, recover arms
Five suspected armed robbers were on Saturday, arrested by the police in Lagos as part of the measures to ensure a peaceful festive celebration for residents and...
