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Residents of Olena in Asa community, Otukpo LGA of Benue State, have fled their homes following a series of attacks by suspected herdsmen. Reports say the community has been under siege for the past four days, with several people killed and many others abducted. A resident, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, confirmed that villagers were forced to flee on Monday night when it became clear that help was […]

A chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), DELE MOMODU, has criticized President BOLA TINUBU’S declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing it as “anti-democratic”. Recall that the president suspended Governor SIMINALAYI FUBARA, his deputy NGOZI ODU, and the Rivers State House of Assembly for six months in addition to the state of emergency owing to the political crisis in the oil-rich state, while he appointed a sole administrator to man the […]

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), ADEWOLE ADEBAYO, says he is willing to step down his presidential ambition in the 2027 elections for a better politician to emerge as the flag bearer of his party. ADEBAYO, who made this known during an interview, assured that the party would give Nigerians a candidate that all citizens would be proud of and be ready to unseat President BOLA TINUBU of the All Progressives […]

Ghanaian President, JOHN MAHAMA, yesterday visited his Nigerian counterpart, BOLA TINUBU, at the State House in Abuja to brief him on his recent diplomatic efforts with the military junta leaders of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, aimed at addressing regional security and stability.  Briefing newsmen, the Ghanaian leaderacknowledged the complexities of the regional issue but assured that with continued constructive dialogue, all pending issues between the Alliance of Sahel States and the Economic Community of […]

The Enugu state government, has announced plans to host the inaugural, EnuguTechnological Festival, ETF in May this year.  The Commissioner, Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, LAWRENCE EZE,who disclosed this while briefing newsmen, said the Tech Festival which would commence from May 6 to May 9, 2025, will take place at the International Conference Centre Complex, Enugu, under the theme, COAL TO CODE,and aims to foster innovation and boost the state’s position as one of West […]

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, retired Vice Admiral, IBOK-ETE IBAS, has suspended all political office holders and appointees across the state. The Chief of Staff to the Sole Administrator disclosed this in a statement yesterday, saying the suspension which takes effect immediately, is in line with the powers conferred upon him by President BOLA TINUBU. Those suspended include the Secretary to the State Government, the Chief of Staff, commissioners, chairmen and […]

The Federal Government has declared Monday, 31 March and Tuesday, 1 April,  public holidays to mark the 2025 Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The Minister of the Interior, OLUBUNMI TUNJI-OJO, on behalf of the Federal Government, made the declaration in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, MAGDALENE AJANI, congratulating the Muslim Ummah on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast. TUNJI-OJO urged all Muslims to embrace the virtues of self-discipline, compassion, generosity […]

Former Vice President, ATIKU ABUBAKARhas called for urgent restructuring in Nigeria, saying it is essential for citizens to fully enjoy the benefits of democracy. The 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate emphasized the need for a strong movement to bring about change, warning that failure to act could lead to a situation where Nigerian children become strangers in their own land. He urged Nigerians to remain vigilant and committed to protecting […]

The Abia State governor, ALEX OTTI, has expressed shock over the invasion and attack on a popular hospitality establishment in Umuahia, De Latinos Concept, on Sunday, which led to the destruction of property and injuries to innocent persons. In a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the governor  on Media and Publicity, FERDINAND EKEOMA, OTTI vowed that every individual involved in the attack would be prosecuted to serve as a deterrent to others […]