The Sunday Igboho I Knew, By Babafemi Ojudu
It was in 2009. The Appeal Court sitting in Ilorin ordered a rerun in a number of polling units in the election between Segun […]
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Tension over quit notice: Silence of key stakeholders worrisome – Saraki
By Chimezie Godfrey The immediate past President of the Senate, Abubakar Bukola Saraki has called for the efforts of all stakeholders in order to douse […]
Bauchi Gov. approves resignation of Private Secretary, says spokesman
Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state, on Saturday, approved the resignation of Mr Musa Mohammed, the Principal Private Secretary (PPS) to the governor, according to […]
COVID-19: Ganduje tasks market leaders transport unions on protocol compliance
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has urged market leaders, transport unions and tricycle operators to comply with COVID-19 protocols to stem the spread of […]
Buhari mourns ex-IGP Gambo Jimeta, describes him as a true statesman
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the death of Muhammadu Gambo Jimeta, a one-time Inspector General of Police whose transition was announced Thursday evening. […]
Governors’ Forum faults Bello on COVID-19 vaccines
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), has faulted Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi’s rejection of COVID-19 vaccines. Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State and Chairman, NGF […]
Inferno: Fintiri sympathises with Sokoto Govt
Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has sympathised with the Sokoto State Government and the victims of the inferno which razed the Shehu Shagari Modern Market in Sokoto […]
Ekiti records 20,000 increase in pry school enrolment in 2 years, says Fayemi
Gov. Kayode Fayemi has restated the readiness of his administration to collaborate with the Federal Government and other relevant agencies on initiatives aimed at ensuring […]
Yobe Gov. swears-in Grand Khadi, 2 female High Court judges, Khadis
Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has sworn in an Acting Grand Khadi, Babagana Mahadi, two High Court Judges and two Khadis of Shari’a […]
Pantami’s Dilemma, by Gimba Kakanda
Behind Nigeria’s problems, over the decades, have been the conspiracies of successive political elites to inflate and politicize population data for partisan agenda. Since those […]
Nigeria is always disposed to maintaining peace with her neighbours, says Bagudu
Kebbi Governor Alhaji Atiku Bagudu, on Tuesday, observed that Nigeria had always been disposed to maintaining peace with her neighbours, especially on thorny boundary issues. […]
Organised Labour suspends picketing after truce with Ayade
The Organised Labour in Cross River on Tuesday, resolved to suspend the picketing of the state’s Accountant-General’s Office after a meeting with Gov. Ben Ayade. […]
Assemblyman drums support, prays for Sule’s administration
Mr Abdulaziz Suleiman-Danladi, member, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, has called on the people of the state to continue to support and pray for Gov. […]
PDP extolsTambuwal at 55
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Saturday extolled Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State as he attained the age of 55, describing him as an […]
Kwara reviews upwards 2021 Appropriation bill by N11 billion –Gov
Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq of Kwara has presented an upward review of 2021 Appropriation bill from an initial N123 billion to N134.6 billion. The review was […]
Bishop Matthew Kukah: Can a partisan tell truth to power? By Jibrin Ibrahim
This week, the major controversy in the country has been Bishop Kukah’s Christmas message for 2020 which has divided the country right down the middle. […]
2021 will be prosperous, says Kalu
Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Kalu, has urged Nigerians to be cautious as the second wave of […]
Tambuwal showers encomiums on Commissioner for Justice
Gov. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State has described the State’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice as a very smart person, dedicated, ardent […]
2021: Mark to government: let’s change narrative to inspire citizens
Former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark has urged the federal government to strive hard to reverse the negative perception of Nigerians toward […]
Borno Attack: Zulum cuts short Abuja trip, visits affected communities
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno on Sunday flew from Abuja to Maiduguri and, on arrival, took a military chopper to visit the four communities raided […]
A Nation In Search Of Vindication, By Matthew Hassan Kukah
A NATION IN SEARCH OF VINDICATION. Christmas 2020 Message Matthew Hassan KUKAH, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto 1. Another Christmas with Dark […]
Troops foil bandit attacks on commuters, neutralize others in Plateau, Benue, Taraba
By Chimezie Godfrey The troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have foiled bandit attacks on commuters and neutralized others in Plateau, Benue and Taraba States. The […]
Insurgency: Yobe gov lauds army, pledges more support
Gov. Mai Buni of Yobe has lauded the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole for their efforts in restoring peace and security to the state and […]
COVID-19: Lagos gov recovers, urges precautions
The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday announced his recovery from COVID-19 infection, having tested negative, following 14 days of treatment. Addressing State […]
Christmas: Oyetola urges Nigerians to shun religious intolerance, embrace love
Gov. Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun has urged Nigerians to embrace love, tolerance, generosity and peaceful co-existence, which Jesus Christ stood for, as they celebrate Christmas. […]