…Assure of quick resolution of ordeal Senators from opposition political parties on Friday visited senator representing Kogi central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was recently suspended at her home. A former governor of Bayelsa State,Seriake Dickson led the delegation. Dickson, a member of the senate’s ethics and privileges committee that recommended Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension, shared a photo of the visit on his social media pages. He said his engagement with the tax reform…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed deep sorrow following the passing of Dr Doyin Okupe, the former spokesperson to Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan. The renowned physician and political strategist died at the age of 72, a loss described by Governor Sanwo-Olu as a “great loss to Nigeria,” particularly to the people of Ogun State. In a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Media and…

Nigeria will use the upcoming France Business Forum in Paris to highlight the economic strides made under the administration of President Bola Tinubu, according to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris. The Minister’s remarks came on Friday during a courtesy visit by the French Ambassador to Nigeria, Marc Fonbaustier, to the Minister’s office in Abuja. Idris was presented with an invitation to the forum, which is set…

The Osun State Government has formally petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate former governor and current Minister of Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, over claims of misappropriation of a $20 million World Bank health grant. The petition, filed on March 7, 2025, accuses Oyetola of financial misconduct, money laundering, and violations of the Public Procurement Act (PPA) during his tenure as governor. According to the petition, the…

President Bola Tinubu has rejected a N942 billion proposal from the National Population Commission (NPC) for the upcoming national housing and population census, insisting that significant cost-cutting measures be implemented. At a meeting with NPC officials at the State House, Tinubu stressed the need for the census to be conducted within the government’s current financial limitations. He proposed the deployment of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to reduce personnel…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Attahiru Muhammadu Jega, former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC), as Special Adviser and Coordinator of the Presidential Livestock Reform. President Tinubu announced the appointment on Friday via a statement signed by his media aide, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, the President hopes to drive meaningful progress in the livestock sector and further strengthen national development efforts. In July 2024, Tinubu…

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…