Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to sports development as a tool for job creation and wealth generation. Speaking on Friday during an inspection of the ongoing renovation of Oluyemi Kayode Stadium in Ado-Ekiti, the governor emphasised that sports in the state would no longer be viewed merely as a recreational activity but as a strategic platform for empowering athletes. Expressing disappointment at the poor conditions…

The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development (FMLD), in collaboration with the Strengthening Peace and Resilience in Nigeria (SPRiNG) programme, has intensified its efforts to address the escalating farmer-herder conflicts in Nigeria through a high-level workshop aimed at refining the Ministry’s five-year strategic plan. The workshop, held on Thursday, March 6, brought together key stakeholders from government ministries, peace commissions, civil society, academia, and international development partners. The event focused on…

The Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors (ANED) has called on the Nigerian Air Force, the military, and the presidency to identify and punish officers involved in the violent attack on staff and journalists at Ikeja Electric on Thursday, March 6. The association vowed to continue pressing for justice following the brutalisation of civilians at the Ikeja Electric headquarters in Alausa, Lagos. Among those assaulted was a correspondent, who was also…

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has expressed his delight in the overwhelming support from the people of the state for his administration, particularly highlighting the successful revitalisation of the Rumuodomaya Fire Service Substation in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony on Friday, Governor Fubara emphasised that the newly upgraded fire station would now offer more efficient services, enabling a quicker response to fire emergencies. This, he…

Kyiv – The war in Ukraine has taken a significant turn as Russian forces break through Ukrainian lines in Kursk, effectively splitting the Ukrainian offensive and threatening a major supply route. Telegraph documented that open-source intelligence and live battlefield maps indicate that Russian gains have been aided by North Korean troops, marking an intensified phase of the conflict. The only Ukrainian access road into Sudzha, a strategic town in the…

A Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled May 8 to rule on the admissibility of a previous judgment from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court. The judgment involves Ali Bello and the Incorporated Trustees of American International School and is being considered as evidence in the ongoing trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello. Justice Emeka Nwite set the date following arguments between the defence and prosecution…

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has vowed to bring to justice those responsible for the February 21 killings in seven communities of Ovia South West Local Government Area. The governor made this commitment during an on-the-spot assessment visit to the affected communities, where he assured residents of his administration’s dedication to restoring peace and security. Addressing community members, Governor Okpebholo condemned the attacks, describing them as acts of criminality that…

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Prince Doyin Okupe, a veteran politician, medical doctor, and strategist who played a crucial role in Nigeria’s political landscape. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President extended his condolences to Okupe’s family, friends, and associates, acknowledging his significant contributions to governance and national development. Okupe, a prominent son of Iperu-Remo…

The Federal High Courts in Lagos and Yola, Adamawa State, have sentenced four drug traffickers to a total of 95 years in prison for trafficking cocaine and cannabis worth over N4.6 billion. The convicts identified as Ogbuji Christian Ifeanyi, Iloduba Augustine Chinonye, Shuaibu Nuhu Isa (a.k.a Don), and Zidon Zurga, were arrested in separate operations by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Femi Babafemi, NDLEA Director of Media &…

The Abia State Government has announced the death of of Sunny Onwuma, the Honourable Commissioner for Labour and Productivity. According to a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, Onwuma passed away in the early hours of Monday, March 3, 2025, after a brief illness. A native of Ihie in Ugwunagbo Local Government Area, Onwuma was an alumnus of Government College Umuahia and Abia State University, Uturu.…

Victory in 2027 is achievable, but only if we take decisive action now – Hon (Dr). Joshua Gana A member of the House of Representatives in Niger State, Hon. Joshua Gana has spoken about the People’s Democratic Party’s (PDP) crises and hope for 2027. PDP, once Nigeria’s most dominant political force, has been struggling with leadership tussle and internal disagreements. The party held power from 1999 to 2015, ruling for…

A former presidential media aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri has challenged just-suspended lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti to undergo a lie detector test following her allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. In a detailed video posted on social media, Omokri revealed that Akpoti-Uduaghan made similar allegations against him in 2021. He said: “On Tuesday, October 12, 2021, Natasha Akpoti had a dispute with me and after…