President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to the late Chief (Mrs) Hannah Idowu Dideolu Awolowo, fondly remembered as the matriarch of the Awolowo family, describing her as a pillar of courage, dignity, and unwavering national service. In a statement issued on Friday to mark the 10th anniversary of her passing, Tinubu praised the enduring influence of Mama HID Awolowo, whose legacy, he said, continues to inspire generations of…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his commitment to serving the people of the state, expressing gratitude for the overwhelming support he received upon his return to the Government House in Port Harcourt on Friday. Speaking shortly after his arrival, Fubara addressed supporters and well-wishers who had gathered in large numbers at the Port Harcourt International Airport in Omagwa, Ilwerre Local Government Area, to welcome him back. “I know…

All cattle markets, popularly called Kara Markets, have been shut down in all seven local government areas of Kwara State. This is as a result of the activities of bandits and killer herdsmen that have taken over a large chunk of the Kwara South Senatorial District, killing and maiming innocent people. The decision to shut down the markets, being used as a cover-up by the killer herdsmen, was taken on…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has made his official return to the state capital of Port Harcourt. He landed at Port Harcourt International Airport around 12:19 p.m. on Friday, over 24 hours after President Bola Tinubu lifted the six-month emergency rule in the state. The governor was met by a large crowd of supporters who had gathered at the airport’s VIP wing to greet him. READ ALSO: JUST IN: Fubara returns…

The Lagos State Police have apprehended Shamsideen Adio, a prominent figure in the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), in connection with two separate violent incidents. The 55-year-old, known as “Shameleon,” is being held at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Panti-Yaba, where a thorough investigation is currently underway. READ ALSO: Min Oyetola hosts NURTW delegation in Abuja According to a police statement from Deputy Police Public Relations Officer…

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has announced a significant milestone in Nigeria’s passport processing history, revealing that the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) can now deliver between 4,000 and 5,000 passports within five hours — a first in the service’s 62-year existence. Tunji-Ojo made the announcement on Thursday during an inspection of the newly commissioned Centralised Passport Personalisation Centre at the NIS headquarters in Abuja. He was accompanied by the…

The Federal Government has come under intense criticism following its recent announcement of a proposed five percent tax on every 10 litres of fuel purchased by Nigerians — a move many see as a fresh economic burden amid soaring living costs. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, disclosed the proposal in Abuja last week, clarifying that the levy is not a new tax but…

Selecting another occupant of the exalted Awujale of Ijebuland stool may drag longer than expected, as the leadership crisis rocking the Fusengbuwa Ruling House has been taken before an Ogun State High Court sitting in Ijebu Ode. The ruling house is next in line to produce the next Awujale. Some branches in the ruling house namely Adeberu, Olufadi and Ayora/Tunwase of Fusengbuwa ruling house, Ile Nla, Agunsebi, Ijebu Ode have…

The National Economic Council (NEC), chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, has endorsed solar-powered irrigation pumps developed by the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) for a nationwide rollout. The initiative aims to enhance food security by increasing agricultural productivity and lowering costs for farmers ahead of the 2025 dry season. During its 152nd meeting at the Presidential Villa, the NEC decided to seek President Bola Tinubu’s approval…

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have strengthened their collaboration in the ongoing fight against corruption. The commitment was made during a courtesy visit by the leadership of the NBA’s Ilorin branch to the EFCC’s zonal directorate. Sulyman Kosemani, the Chairman of the NBA Ilorin branch, led the delegation and praised the existing working relationship between lawyers in Kwara State and the EFCC.…

The state NLC Chairman, Ayuba Magaji Suleiman, told journalists that the partial implementation was only a starting point.

The Federal Fire Service has launched a nationwide fire safety compliance audit in the wake of a deadly fire at Afriland Tower on Lagos Island, which has now claimed at least 10 lives. The fire, which broke out on Tuesday afternoon at the six-storey commercial building, reportedly started in the inverter room located in the basement. It quickly spread to other floors, trapping occupants and sparking panic. Among the confirmed…