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By Ismail Azeez The Network of Osun Civil Society Groups has called on the Inspector-General of Police to immediately redeploy the Osun State Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Gotan, citing growing concerns over political tension and declining public confidence ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election. They made the call on Monday at a ...
By Taiwo Scholarstica The Kebbi State Government has declared Tuesday, June 16, 2026, as a public holiday to mark the commencement of the Islamic New Year, 1448 AH. The declaration was approved by Governor Nasir Idris and announced in a statement issued on Monday in Birnin Kebbi by the Permanent Secretary, Establishment, Hajiya Hafsat Tune. ...
By Taiwo Scholarstica A delegation from the Defence Headquarters (DHQ), led by the Chief of Administration (Army), Major General IM Abdullahi, on Sunday visited the family of late Major General Rabe Abubakar (retd.) and the Katsina State Government to offer condolences over his death. The visit was conducted on behalf of the Chief of Defence ...
By Taiwo Scholarstica Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has promised to complete the recovery of Aba through the reconstruction of Uratta Road and Old Express Road, two major routes linking the commercial city to neighbouring states. Otti made the promise on Sunday during a special Mass held at Christ the King Catholic Church. The event ...
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun has cautioned motorists plying the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway against excessive speeding following the near completion of rehabilitation work on the corridor. Mr Babatunde Gold, the Itori Unit Commander of the FRSC, gave the warning in an interview with newsmen on Monday in Ota. Gold said improved road conditions ...
There is a golden reward for every wise choice, especially for consumers who value quality products that help them create wholesome, delicious meals for their families. Building on this belief, Golden Terra Oil has launched the Get Gold Promo, a nationwide consumer reward campaign that gives shoppers free Terra Gold seasoning packs with every qualifying ...
By Precious Mark The Presidency has dismissed viral reports claiming that terrorists attacked a school and abducted students in Kautikari community, Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State, describing the claims as false and misleading. The clarification was shared in a fact-check issued by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and ...
Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo, has condemned the kidnapping incident at the ”Vegetable Market” area of the Airport road, Benin, describing it as unacceptable and a direct attack on innocent residents. This is contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Dr Patrick Ebojele, and made available to newsmen on Monday in Benin. ...
Residents of Akwakuma community in Owerri, Imo State, have celebrated a remarkable humanitarian initiative that has introduced digital learning opportunities to local school children. Through a public fundraising campaign led by Christabelle Chiamaka Ogbonna, a fully equipped computer laboratory was successfully established at Akwakuma Community Primary School. The project attracted support from individuals and well-wishers ...
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has described Olubukola Babajide, as a shining example of Nigerian excellence whose achievements continue to project the country’s positive image on the global stage. Babajide, Founder of Crystal Options Ltd and Female Techpreneur, was named in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours List and recognised for her outstanding services ...
The Kogi Government will reclaim the state’s forests from criminal elements, Gov. Ahmed Ododo, has said. Ododo made the declaration during a visit to the training camp of the newly recruited Forest Guard trainees on Sunday in Lokoja ”There will be no safe haven for terrorists, bandits and other violent criminals operating within the state. ...
By Ismail Azeez The Osun State chapter of the All Commons Congress (APC) has urged the police and other security agencies to intensify surveillance on political activities in the state, including conducting stop-and-search operations on Accord Party-branded vehicles. The party made the call while reacting to allegations by the Accord Party that the APC was ...
By Muyideen Aliyu The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a 21-year-old suspect, Soliu Olarewaju Mujeeb, over the alleged kidnapping and murder of a 60-year-old electrical technician, Mr. Olarewaju Olusegun Afolabi, in Ilorin. This was disclosed by the State Commandant, ...
By Taiwo Scholarstica The Special Adviser on Media to Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, Mr. Ejimofor Opara, has criticised former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi noting that his recent comments on the detention of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu undermines the ...
By Taiwo Scholarstica Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, on Sunday visited Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, in Ibadan to sympathise with the government and people of the state over the abduction of teachers and pupils in Oriire Local Government Area. Mohammed was accompanied by leaders of the Allied People’s Movement, including the party’s National Chairman, ...
Wema Bank Plc has delivered a remarkable financial performance for the first half of the year, hitting a profit before tax (PBT) of ₦72.57 billion on the back of a powerful surge in interest income. The financial results, submitted to the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX), reveal substantial growth across all key metrics, building firmly on ...
The Nigerian Oil and Gas Park Scheme (NOGaPS) at Emeyal-1, in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State will become operational by the fourth quarter of 2026, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has reaffirmed. Towards the target date, the NCDMB is set to install a 2.5-megawatt Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) power plant ...
By Taiwo Scholarstica The Special Adviser on Media to Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, Mr. Ejimofor Opara, has criticised former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, over his recent comments on the detention of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. Obi had renewed ...
By Precious Mark The World Health Organization (WHO) has commended Nigeria's efforts to strengthen local production of medical products, describing the newly launched Localization Project in Ogun State as a major step toward improving the country's health security and reducing dependence on imported healthcare commodities. In a statement issued on Saturday, WHO Nigeria said the ...
By Imisioluwa Afunmiso Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has said the late Abiola remains a pillar of Nigeria’s democratic consciousness, saying that his sacrifice laid the foundation for the nation’s modern democracy. In his Democracy Day message on Friday, the governor said June 12 remains a significant reminder of the sacrifices made by ...
By Precious Mark President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that the window to surrender for terrorists will not remain open forever. In a statement issued over the weekend, the President expressed sadness over the death of retired Major-General Rabe Abubakar, who was killed while in the custody of terrorists in Katsina State. The President further described the ...
