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Chairmen and councillors elected under the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State have taken control of local government council secretariats across the state, intensifying the ongoing political conflict between the APC and Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration. The crisis follows a Court of Appeal judgment that the APC claims reinstated its elected officials, while Governor … Read more
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen. Christopher Musa yesterday insisted the military met all the requirements and passed through all the processes in respect of the recent visa application to Canadian High Commission. He said this when he received the Armed Forces of Nigeria Contingent who won medals at the just-concluded Invictus Games in … Read more
Former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai has vowed that those behind the ‘kidnap’ and detention of his former Chief of Staff and close friend, Bashir Saidu, will pay dearly during the 2027 general election in the state. El-Rufai who made the declaration following Saidu’s release from detention after spending 50 days behind bars, insinuated … Read more
The Federal Government has revealed that Nigeria’s daily petrol consumption has declined to 50 million litres, with local refineries now supplying half of the nation’s fuel demand while the remaining is sourced through imports. Executive Director of Distribution Systems, Storage and Retailing Infrastructure at the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Mr. Ogbugo … Read more
Former Governor of Osun State, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, has recounted how ex-President, Olusegun Obasanjo, broke down in tears after informing him about the death of his former Aide-de-Camp (ADC), late Major General Chris Jemitola (Rtd). Naija News recalls that Gen Jemitola slumped and died while playing golf at the IBB Golf Club in Asokoro on February … Read more
At least two people are dead after a Lancair 360 and a Cessna 172 Skyhawk collided at an airport in Southern Arizona yesterday. The crash occurred at Marana Regional Airport (AVQ), which is about 20 miles northwest of Tucson – marking the state’s second deadly plane crash in less than two weeks. Simple Flying has … Read more
The United States government has firmly rejected allegations of financing the Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria, emphasizing its commitment to stand alongside Nigeria in the fight against this terrorist group. US Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard M. Mills Jr., dismissed these claims during an interview with journalists following a closed-door meeting with governors from the 36 … Read more
Former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside has said that with the demise of Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, Nigeria has lost a “voice, patriot, statesman, defender and shining light.” Dr Peterside, who received the news with shock, stated that the demise of the former Federal Commissioner of Information … Read more
The Anambra State House of Assembly has called on the state Police Command to swiftly re-arrest the escaped suspects involved in the murder of lawmaker Justice Azuka. Two of the alleged killers managed to escape a few days ago when officers took them out to apprehend the receiver of stolen goods linked to the crime. … Read more
FCT, Abuja – The Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected the plea of Kabiru Turaki, the former minister of special duties and inter-governmental affairs. The former cabinet member was asking the court to stop the police from presenting a DNA test result in a paternity dispute with Hadiza Baffa. The presiding judge, Inyang Ekwo, … Read more