The Edo State Government has officially deposed three traditional rulers in two local government areas, citing alleged violations of long-standing traditional and legal frameworks governing their appointments and conduct. A statement released on Monday in Benin City by the Secretary…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, a former Commonwealth General-Secretary, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, on Wednesday joined other eminent Nigerians to celebrate the life and contributions of the late Afenifere Leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo. Obasanjo, Anyaoku and others paid tributes to Adebanjo at…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Isiaka Oyetola, CON, has shed light on the intense and often dangerous behind-the-scenes battles that culminated in the clearing of the infamous Apapa gridlock, a crisis…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the composition of an oversight committee to organise Nigeria’s hosting of the 4th African Union Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Forum scheduled to be held between June 23 and 27 in Abuja. The Forum is…
The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, has reiterated that bridges in Lagos State will not be closed without a thorough analysis and putting in place certain measures. Umahi gave the assurance while inspecting the Marine Bridge in Lagos on…
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has issued a stern warning to landlords, declaring that his administration will not hesitate to demolish buildings linked to criminal activities such as kidnapping, cultism, and rituals. The governor emphasised his administration’s resolve to…
Sen.George Akume, Secretary of the Government of the Federation(SGF), has inaugurated the Nigeria Procurement Certification Portal to standardise and professionalise procurement certification in Nigeria. Akume, represented by Mr Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, inaugurated…
Chief of Mission for the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) Nigeria, Ms. Sharon Dimanche has called for collective action to advance the validation of the revised National Migration Policy (NMP) 2025. She made the call on Wednesday in Abuja during…
The Securities and Exchange Commission has warned citizens against companies that claim their registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) empowers them to operate investment schemes. The Director-General of SEC, Dr Emomotimi…
…says original FCT inhabitants rendered landless, urges urgent federal redress By Austine Agbo Emmanuel, Kaduna The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has called on the Federal Government to immediately address the decades-long marginalisation of the indigenous people of the Federal Capital…
