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The apex Igbo socio-political organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has expressed deep sadness over the demise of the leader of Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, describing him as an icon of equity, fairness and justice. The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Senator John Azuta MMbata in a statement issued on Tuesday, also conveyed his “deep commiserations on … Read more
The Federal Government is banking on the non- oil sector revenue generating agencies to meet its budgetary obligations. To this end, it has tasked the drivers of non-oil revenue agencies to deploy information technology tools in blocking leakage and waste in the system. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, … Read more
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its leader, President Bola Tinubu, over what he described as a blatant assault on democracy in Osun State. In a statement on X (formerly Twitter), Atiku accused the ruling party of orchestrating a violent takeover of local government secretariats using armed thugs … Read more
The Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organization, Afenifere, has expressed profound shock at the news of the passing of esteemed Ijaw Leader, Chief Edwin Clark. Naija News reported earlier that Chief Clark, who served as the leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), passed away on Monday in Abuja at the age of 97. In response to … Read more
On Tuesday, top diplomats from the United States (US) and Russia met in Saudi Arabia for peace talks on resetting their fractured relationship. New Telegraph reports that this is the first such discussion since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022. At Diriyah Palace in Riyadh, the talks began without visible handshakes, and no statements … Read more
The Nasarawa State House of Assembly yesterday stepped down the screening of Yakubu Kwanta, a commissioner nominee and close ally of Governor Abdullahi Sule. The immediate past Commissioner for Environment had refused to honour the Assembly’s invitation to defend his ministry’s 2024 budget. The legislators described his action as an act of insubordination to an … Read more
At the 38th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa, Nigeria called for the establishment of a combined maritime task force to address security challenges in the Gulf of Guinea. Represented by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu emphasized Nigeria’s readiness to … Read more
Some yet-to-be-identified bandits on Monday, February 17, attacked the home of a pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Austin Ifeji and killed his son. The bandits were also said to have abducted the pastor’s wife during the attack on their residence in the Gwagwalade area of Mararaba, a Nassarawa State community close … Read more
Victor Osimhen once again showed his importance to the Galatasaray team after delivering a match-winning performance in the 2-1 victory over Rizespor. The 26-year-old forward scored twice, securing three crucial points for Okan Buruk’s team and extending their lead at the top of the Turkish Super Lig to six points. Osimhen opened the scoring just … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday told sacked Osun State local government chairmen and councillors to forget about returning to power. Instead, the ruling party in the state asked them to prepare for the next local government election to realise their dreams. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the PDP told … Read more