THE Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has summoned Edionwere (village heads) and elders of villages across various domains in the Benin Kingdom. These domains have had their Enigie (heads) suspended indefinitely. This is contained in a statement signed by…
AT the midpoint of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s first term, Nigeria stands at a critical crossroads. It is a moment of reflection and renewal, where the nation’s progress meets its vast potential. As citizens and stakeholders in Nigeria’s future, we…
KENYA’S President William Samoei Ruto has awarded Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), the country’s highest national honour, the Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart (CGH). This accolade recognises his outstanding contribution to Africa’s economic development and…
TEXT OF THE BROADCAST BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES, DECLARING STATE OF EMERGENCY IN RIVERS STATE ON TUESDAY 18 MARCH 2025 FELLOW Nigerians, I feel greatly disturbed at the turn we have come to regarding…
PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu has on Tuesday appointed Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (Rtd) as Administrator to take charge of the affairs of the state in the interest of the good people of Rivers State. Tinubu disclosed this in a…
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers following the lingering political crisis in the state. The President made the declaration in a national broadcast on Tuesday. He said it had become compelling for him to…
THE Nasarawa State High Court 2, sitting in Lafia, on Monday, began hearing in the case of the alleged murder of the 24-year-old National Youth Service Corps member, Salome Adaidu. The defendant, Oluwatimilehin Ajayi, was accused of killing and…
The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, says his statement regarding a capital punishment recommendation for embattled corps member, Ushie Rita Uguamaye, known as Raye, was taken out of context. The presidential aide…
THE Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has approved the revocation of 4,794 land titles over non-payment of ground rent, for more than 40 years. In the Central Area, Garki I and II, Wuse I and II, Asokoro,…
FORMER Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking an injunction to prevent the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from auctioning her confiscated properties. Through her legal counsel, led by Chief Mike…
