Category: Politics
In Three Years We’ve Rehabilitated Over 29,000 Drug Users, Siezed Drugs Worth N80 Billion — NDLEA
An Ondo State High Court, sitting in Akure, on Monday, sentenced six persons to two years imprisonment for violence and breach of peace in Ayetoro community, Ilaje Local...
PDP guber aspirant, Aregbuwa, pledges to transform state economy
A governorship aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, Elder Bosun Aregbuwa, has promised to turn around the economy of the state...
Foreign Affairs Minister expresses readiness for 2027 elections
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar has declared that his political future come 2027 depends on the ability of his political camp to muster and mobilise a...
Mayorkun In Pains As He Vows Not To Visit Calabar Again After Heartbreaking Event At His Concert
Well-known Nigerian artist, Mayorkun has ruled out Calabar from the list of places he’ll perform in Nigeria following his awful concert experience. The musician...
Reps seek VAT, import duty waivers for contractors on N18bn, $231m power equipment
The House of Representatives on Tuesday called for an urgent need for the Federal Government to issue Value Added Tax (VAT) and Import Duty Exemption Certificate (IDEC)...
UK govt releases guidance on gender identity in schools
**UK Government Issues Guidance on Gender Identity for Schools Amid Culture War** The ruling Conservative government in the UK has released guidance for schools...
Policeman Shoots Self After Accidentally Killing Colleague
A policeman, Inspector Nelson Abuante, has accidentally shot dead his colleague, identified as Inspector Monday Gbaramana. According to Punch, Abuante killed his...
Jigawa youths launch campaign against gender-based violence, other cultural practices
Some youth in their hundreds in Jigawa have launched a massive campaign against gender violence, drug abuse and other harmful cultural practices within their respective...
Labour Party lawmaker replaces sacked PDP member
Speaker of the Anambra House of Assembly, Somtochukwu Udeze (APGA Ogbaru II), swore in Justice Azuka (LP Onitsha North Constituency I) as a member of parliament on...
Sasakawa, IITA partner to promote sustainable cassava seed system
Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) to support cassava seed...
Deputy Governor Balarabe tasks Kaduna LGAs on fiscal discipline
Deputy Governor Hadiza Balarabe has emphasised the need for fiscal discipline in managing local governments in Kaduna. Ms Balarabe stated this in her opening remarks at...
“Asake Doesn’t Owe Royalties To ‘Epp Me’ Police Officer” – Lawyer
Raphael Irenen, an entertainment attorney, has claimed that viral police officer Helen Utabor isn’t eligible to get any money from the Afrobeats sensation Asake....
Sokoto PDP, Umar congratulate Tambuwal over Appeal Court victory
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto State and its gubernatorial candidate in the last general election, Sa’idu Umar, have congratulated former governor of...
I have blueprint to change Edo’s fortunes, says Idahosa
A member of the House of Representatives, Dennis Idahosa, says his decision to join the 2024 Edo governorship election is to redirect the state on the path of prosperity...
ASUU gifts 15 UNIUYO students N1.7m
No fewer than 15 indigent students of the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom, who excelled in their academic pursuits have benefited from N1.7 Million lifeline of the Academic...
Tonto Dikeh Shows Support For Iyabo Ojo Over N500m Lawsuit By Naira Marley
Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh has declared her support for colleague, Iyabo Ojo over N500m lawsuit from Naira Marley. Recall that on 14th of December, 2023, Azeez...
Gov Muftwang didn’t meet Tinubu, CJN — Plateau govt
The Plateau State Government has dismissed the insinuation that Governor Caleb Mutfwang boasted of securing his seat after meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and...
40-year-old woman seeks N3.5m to fight cancerous brain tumour
A 40-year-old woman, Mrs Modupeore Ogunrinola, has sent a save-my-soul to well-meaning Nigerians to assist her financially to treat a brain tumor which has become...
We’ll Remove All Impediments, Anti-Investments In Oil And Gas Industry — Tinubu Assures
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday, assured that his administration will ensure that Nigeria remains an enticing destination for oil and gas investments. He disclosed...
PWDs laud Gov Namadi for appointing 12 members to Jigawa Education Ministry
The Jigawa state chapter of Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) has commended Governor Malam Umar Namadi for approving the appointment of...
