Aso-Rock, Abuja – Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, who was appointed by President Bola Tinubu as a political adviser, has tendered his resignation from the administration. This was confirmed by credible sources within the presidency on Thursday, April 3, adding that Baba-Ahmed, the former spokesperson of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), tendered his resignation from Tinubu’s government two … Read more
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has extended warm felicitations and heartfelt congratulations to former Governor Adams Oshiomhole on the auspicious occasion of his birthday. Naija News reports that this was made known in a statement on Friday by Okpebholo’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua. He stated that Oshiomhole’s dedication and service to the people of … Read more
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has extended warm felicitations and heartfelt congratulations to former Governor Adams Oshiomhole on the auspicious occasion of his birthday. Naija News reports that this was made known in a statement on Friday by Okpebholo’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua. He stated that Oshiomhole’s dedication and service to the people of … Read more
The Supreme Court has set aside the judgment of the Court of Appeal, in Abuja, that recognized Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). Naija News reports that the Supreme Court in a unanimous judgment, on Friday, by a five-member panel, held that the Court of Appeal lacked the jurisdiction to … Read more
As Nigerians navigate through April, the significance of these public holidays and observance days cannot be overstated. These moments offer more than just time off from work; they provide opportunities for reflection, family bonding, and contributing to larger causes. Whether it’s commemorating religious milestones or raising awareness about global health and environmental issues, these days … Read more
The Supreme Court has set aside the judgment of the Court of Appeal in Abuja recognising Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). In a unanimous judgment on Friday, a five-member panel of the apex court held that the Court of Appeal lacked the jurisdiction to have pronounced Abure National Chairman … Read more
The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has confirmed that corps members who recently completed their service will receive arrears of the newly approved ₦77,000 allowance. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday at the Batch A 2025 Pre-Mobilisation Workshop for heads of corps-producing institutions and other stakeholders, Nafiu reassured … Read more
The Supreme Court has removed Julius Abure as the national chairman of the Labour Party. In a decision made on Friday, a five-member panel of the Supreme Court said the Court of Appeal in Abuja lacked the jurisdiction to confirm Abure as the party’s leader. The judges said that the case was about party leadership, … Read more
The Taraba State Police Command, in collaboration with the military and hunters, have rescued a kidnapped foreign national. The Israeli national identified as Gil Itamar was abducted by armed criminals in the Atim Community along the Takum/Chanchangi Road in Taraba State on April 3, 2025. A press statement by the Public Relations Officer of the … Read more
The Supreme Court has set aside the judgment of the Court of Appeal in Abuja recognising Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). In a unanimous judgment, a five-member panel of the apex court held that the Court of Appeal lacked the jurisdiction to have pronounced Abure National Chairman of the … Read more
South Korea’s top court on Friday unanimously ruled to remove impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol from office over his disastrous martial law declaration, triggering fresh elections after months of political turmoil. Yoon, 64, was suspended by lawmakers over his December 3 attempt to subvert civilian rule, which saw armed soldiers deployed to parliament. He was … Read more
Residents and travellers have renewed their calls for urgent safety measures in the Oko Olowo area of the Ilorin-Jebba Expressway, Kwara state following yet another fatal accident that claimed two lives. According to eyewitnesses, the accident, which occurred on Thursday, involved a motorcycle popularly known as “Ladies Bike” and a petrol tanker. Legit.ng learned that … Read more
The prices of staple food crops have dropped significantly across many parts of the North-East, marking the first price reduction since the removal of the fuel subsidy in 2023. A recent survey by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) revealed that the decline in food prices was particularly notable in Adamawa, Yobe, and Borno States, … Read more
Stephen Curry scored 37 points as the Golden State Warriors outdueled LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 123-116 to claim a crucial victory in their blockbuster Western Conference clash on Thursday. Curry — fresh from scoring 52 points in the Warriors’ defeat of Memphis on Tuesday — produced a trademark burst of third-quarter scoring … Read more
The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has expressed displeasure over the heavy traffic gridlock Lagosians experienced following the closure of the Independence Bridge. Umahi disclosed that President Bola Tinubu is pained by the frustrating experiences Lagosians had to go through as a result of the closure of the bridge for maintenance and rehabilitation works. The … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that it followed due process in the recall petition submitted against the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The spokesperson for the commission, Rotimi Oyekanmi said INEC was not partisan in assessing the petition submitted by some individuals claiming to be members of the lawmaker’s … Read more
The Sokoto State Police Command marked National Police Day with a free medical outreach programme, providing essential healthcare services to residents across the state. The outreach, held at the Sokoto Central Motor Park, offered medical consultations, blood pressure checks, diabetes screening, malaria testing, and distribution of essential medications as well as health education sessions, which … Read more
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has donated 2.5m doses of Polio vaccines to the Bauchi State Government as part of preparation for the 2025 vaccination campaign. It also lamented that Bauchi State has a total number of 556,000 zero dose children in 13 Local Government As thereby putting their chances of survival at risk. … Read more
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has refuted allegations suggesting a rift between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima. The party dismissed as unfounded, speculations that Tinubu might replace Shettima as his running mate in the 2027 elections. This comes amid growing political activity from Tinubu’s loyalists and key party stakeholders, who … Read more
Petitioners representing Kogi Central Senatorial District have expressed their resolve to continue with the recall process of suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, despite the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) invalidating some signatures in their petition. In a statement issued on Thursday, Salihu Habib, speaking on behalf of the petitioners, confirmed that INEC had validated 208,132 … Read more