Brigadier General Ismaila Abdullahi (retd.) has said that the release of retired Brigadier General Maharazu Tsiga (retd.), who was abducted from his Katsina State home on February 5, 2025, was facilitated by generous financial contributions from fellow army generals, serving and retired military officers, and a wide spectrum of civilians. In a note of appreciation…
The battle for the control of the Labour Party took a different twist on Monday after the National Chairman of the party, Julius Abure and LP presidential candidate in 2023 election, Peter Obi, simultaneously called for separate meetings of the National Executive Committee to discuss the future of the party following Friday’s judgement by the…
President of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, said the country is undergoing a “popular, progressive revolution” and not operating under a democratic system. He added that it is difficult to pinpoint a country that has developed practising democratic rule. Traore made the disclosure during a flag-raising ceremony at the Koulouba Palace last week. He said,…
The Edo State House of Assembly on Monday named Jonathan Aigbokhan (APC–Esan West) as the new Majority Leader, following the emergence of the All Progressives Congress as the majority party in the House. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that in March, the APC had notified the Assembly of its new majority status and indicated…
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command on Monday blocked protesters from reaching the Lagos State Assembly complex, where they intended to submit a letter containing their demands. The Take-It-Back Movement, along with other civil society organisations, spearheaded the ongoing protest to draw attention to pressing national issues, including the alleged misuse of the Cybercrime…
Vice President Kashim Shettima is receiving the Crown Princess of Sweden, Victoria Désirée, at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. The Crown Princess, who arrived at the Villa at 02:13 pm, was received by the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Senator Ibrahim Hadejia, who led her to the VP’s office. Victoria is on…
The Lagos State University on Monday held its symbolic coconut-breaking ceremony, offering prayers for peace and progress within the institution and among students. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, led the ceremony at the university’s main campus in Ojo, Lagos, as part of activities marking its 28th convocation ceremony. Olatunji-Bello, who emphasised the significance of the…
Crude oil prices have weakened, declining by over 12% to approximately $65.50 per barrel, following sweeping trade tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on several countries. Oil had traded above $70 per barrel before the tariffs were announced. According to OPEC Secretariat calculations, the price of the OPEC basket of twelve crudes stood at $75.35…
The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative blamed last October’s car explosion in Edo State on economic saboteurs engaged in illegal fabrication of CNG cylinders The Project Director, Michael Oluwagbemi, made the claim on Monday when he briefed State House Correspondents during the fifth edition of Meet-the-Press organised by the Presidential Communications Team at the Aso…
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has called for peace, understanding and tolerance among Nigerians as the Muslim faithful across the globe celebrate this year’s Eid El-Fitr. Governor Otti was speaking yesterday evening at his Nvosi country home while receiving members of the Muslim community who paid him Sallah homage. He said that his administration does not…
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir-Yusuf, has donated food items and 12 cows to inmates of Custodial Centres in the state to celebrate Eid-il-Fitr. This is contained in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), Kano Command, CSC Musbahu Kofar-Nasarawa yesterday in Kano. The statement said Kabir-Yusuf made the donation…
Muslims in Bayelsa State yesterday gave thumbs up to Governor Douye Diri for his administration’s show of love during the Ramadan period. Speaking on behalf of the Muslim community, Chairman of the state chapter of the Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Yakubu Otobo, who led other leaders to celebrate the Eid-il-Fitr at the governor’s hometown, Sampou, in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local…