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Oyo State governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, has assured that his administration will protect the interest of investors such that change of government will not impair their investments in the state. Governor Makinde gave this assurance in Ibadan, the state capital while playing…
A retired Army Major, Joe Ajayi, who was kidnapped at his residence in Odo-Ape, Kabba-Bunu local government area of Kogi State few weeks ago, has died in the kidnappers’ den despite payment of N10 million ransom for his release. Major Ajayi was kidnapped on Wednesday, May 21,…
The Katsina State Police Command, in collaboration with other security agencies, successfully rescued eleven victims from the hands of armed kidnappers on the night of Sunday, June 8, 2025. The operation which marked a breakthrough in the fight against kidnapping and…
The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Public Affairs, Aliyu Audu, has formally resigned his position. Audu, in a letter dated June 8, 2025, and addressed to President Tinubu through the Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila announced that his resignation takes…
A football fan has died after falling from the second tier of a stand during the Nations League final between Portugal and Spain. Portugal lifted their second Nations League trophy Sunday night after beating neighbours Spain on penalties in a thrilling final at Munich’s…
Palpable fear has enveloped the sleepy Iruekpen Community in Esan West Local Government Area of Edo following the resurgence of cult-related clashes, which left some persons sustaining serious injuries. Residents have expressed deep concern over the incident, alleging that…
Determined to expand its digital and social media job creation initiatives, the Anambra State government plans to establish the South East zone Digital Tribe. Special adviser to the state governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo on Innovation and Business Incubation/chief…
Mrs Cynthia Ironbar-Akabom, wife of Engr. Bassey Akabom, a staff member of the Cross River State Ministry of Housing’s Mortgage Finance Department, has raised the alarm over her husband’s disappearance. Akabom’s wife raised the alarm during a telephone conversation with…
Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, has called for a joint effort among government bodies and stakeholders to address the growing danger of rising sea levels. He warned that many communities in Bayelsa and across the Niger Delta are at risk and need urgent attention…
Towards effective tackling of the security challenges confronting the nation, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has exhibited a remarkable show of solidarity and support for the frontline troops in Akwa Ibom State. Addressing the combatants at a…
Two ethnic nationalities in Eket and Ibeno local government areas of Akwa Ibom State are in a war of words over the allegation of abysmal performance levelled against former governor Udom Gabriel Emmanuel, by the paramount ruler of Ibeno, Prof. Effiong Archianga at the…
In Agbarho community, Ughelli North local government area of Delta State, over 30 children have disappeared. Since January 2025 to date, children mostly between the ages of three and 10 have vanished without a trace in the community under mysterious circumstances. Despite…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Sunday said President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda is yielding the expected dividends of democracy in the country. The governor stated this when he officially handed over three additional trains of 12 coaches for Blue Rail-Line…
A political group advocating for electoral justice operating under the aegis of the Movement of the People (MOP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to expedite its registration as a political party ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a…
Landlords and owners of land in the Government Reserved Area (GRA) of Alagbaka Extension in Akure, the Ondo State capital, have kicked against the enforcement of the court order despite the pendency of an appeal at the Supreme Court. The landlords said the Olokunjuwon…
The Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Barr. Hanatu Musawa, on Sunday, reiterated the President Bola Tinubu-led administration’s commitment to making Nigeria the greatest black nation on earth by exporting the country’s rich cultural heritage to the outside…
Former president of the Students’ Union Government (SUG) at the University of Abuja, Emmanuel Ayantayo, has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his bold, youth-centred, and reform-driven leadership, which has delivered tangible results in the administration’s first two…
Many countries have signalled their intention to refuse cooperation with the International Criminal Court (ICC), underscoring long-standing criticisms about its effectiveness. Since its inception, the ICC has struggled to position itself as a central institution in…
