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21 Ibadan kings lose crowns as court sets aside Ajimobi’s gazette
His successor, Governor Seyi Makinde recently set the ball rolling for an amicable resolution of the dispute which pitted all the 21 “kings” against the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu...
Read moreKwara wins best pro-women government award
Nigerian women on Tuesday gave a standing ovation to Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq as his administration was announced winner of the 2019 Voice of Women Award in the capital...
Read moreSowore: UN must insist on freedom of expression, association – GA President
The President of the General Assembly, Ambassador Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, says the United Nations must continue to insist on protection of the freedom of expression and association around the world.
Read moreAppeal Court sacks two Kaduna Assembly members
The appelate court ordered that a rerun be conducted by INEC to determine who will represent Kagarko and Sanga constituencies in the state assembly.
Read moreSanwo-Olu flags off ‘Exercise Crocodile Smile IV’ in Lagos, urges citizens to be security conscious
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has assured the Nigerian Army of his administration’s continued support as it engaged in intensive security duties in the state.
Read moreNigerian Army decorates 23 new generals
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Tuesday, decorated the newly promoted Major Generals and Brigadier Generals with their new ranks.
Read moreNigeria enjoys relative peace, stability -IGP
The Federal Government says the nation has continued to enjoy relative peace and stability in the ember months.
Read moreMaj.-Gen. Yusuf takes over as MNJTF Commander
Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Yusuf has taken over as the 6th Force Commander of the Multinational Joint Task Force in N’Djamena, Chad.
Read moreBuhari condoles Atiku over aide’s death
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed condolence to former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, over the death of a close aide, Alhaji Umar Pariya.
Read moreSowore: DSS insists on proper documentation of sureties
Dr Peter Afunanya, the Public Relations Officer of the Service, disclosed this at a media conference in Abuja.
Read moreInsurgency: NAF to receive 18 aircrafts to boost air asset – Air Chief
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, disclosed this at the opening of a two-day capacity building workshop on Strategic Communications on Tuesday in Abuja.
Read moreAlleged N3.1b Fraud: Court adjourns Suswam’s trial
Justice Abang adjourned the matter after examination and cross-examination of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s first prosecution witness, Clara-Whyte Mshelia, by counsel to both parties were completed.
Read moreBuhari, APC governors, others to attend policy synergy parley in Jos – PGF DG
Salihu Lukman, the Director-General of PGF, said this in a statement issued on Tuesday, in Abuja.
Read morePR is key to SDG Goals — Communication Expert
The Summit, which gathered leading communication scholars and professionals from Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South America, explored the global trends given by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in...
Read moreSenate to investigate NEMA over ‘selective’ disaster response
This was even as the chamber directed the NEMA to immediately implement a response programme for the flood disaster that affected various communities in Demsa, Numa, Guyuk and Lamurde Local...
Read moreAlleged falsehood: Court slams N100,000 against prosecution for stalling Melaye’s trial
Melaye is charged with two counts bordering on giving false information to the police.
Read moreNigeria’s football administration needs overhauling — Elegbeleye
A former Director-General of the National Sports Commission, Gbenga Elegbeleye, has called for a thorough examination of football administration in Nigeria as a response to the national teams’ dwindling fortunes.
Read moreSowore: Archbishop of Canterbury replies SERAP
This development was disclosed on Tuesday by SERAP’s Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare.
Read moreImo disowns group over ultimatum to herdsmen
According to a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Emeka Ihedioha, Chibuike Onyeukwu, the group lacks legitimacy to speak for the state.
Read morePerm Sec, pregnant wife, two kids burnt to death – Police
The Police Public Relations Officer in Benue State, DSP Sewuese Anene, confirmed the inferno to the News Agency of Nigeria in Makurdi
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