Natasha’s lawyers allege bias over unaddressed petitions
The legal team representing Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan today raised the alarm over what it described as a disturbing pattern of selective justice, following the Federal Government’s decision to file criminal charges against her despite multiple unresolved petitions she lodged earlier this year. In a statement released by her counsel, Uju Nwoduwu, the team outlined 12 […]
Nigerian Army needs more innovative technology to end insecurity
The General Officer Commanding 3 Division, Nigeria Army, Major General Eyitayo Foluso Oyinlola, had stated that there is a dire need for military operations to leverage modern technology and advanced techniques to curb insecurity challenges in the country. This was revealed while he was addressing participants during the opening session of the Module III for […]
CAF announces match venues for WAFCON 2024
The Confederation of African Football CAF and Local Organising Committee LOC, have announced match venues for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Newsmen gathered that six venues will be used for the biennial competition For the first time, adding that the venues include Olympic Stadium (Rabat) Larbi Zaouli Stadium Casablanca, Père Jégo Stadium (Casablanca) […]
Kwara farmers lament incessant attacks
A group of young farmers in Tsaragi community in the Edu local government area of Kwara state have complained of incessant attacks by hoodlums in and outside the community. The group spokesperson, Abiola Aliu Bolarinwa,In a statement made available to newsmen in Ilorin, described the hoodlums as religious extremists, noting that the hoodlums comprised some […]
Tension simmer among PDP governors as NEC meetings fails to reconvene
The National Caucus meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party concluded without a resolution with the Governors’ Forum yesterday. The party acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, revealed to newsmen that The Board of Trustees leadership and the peace committee headed by former Senate President Bukola Saraki set to meet by 10am today, to decide the way […]
Tinubu seeks end to bullying, pledges commitment to children welfare
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to safeguarding the rights and well-being of Nigerian children, declaring them as the pride and future of our great nation in an address to mark the 2025 International Children’s Day. The President in a statement he personally signed, highlighted the urgent need for collective action to […]
Tension in PDP: Govs, BoT reconvene as NEC meeting stalls
The National Caucus meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party on Monday concluded without a resolution with the Governors’ Forum, the Board of Trustees leadership, and the peace committee headed by former Senate President Bukola Saraki set to meet on Tuesday (today) to decide the way forward for the stalled National Executive Committee meeting. PDP acting […]
SDP faction warns against anti-Tinubu coalition
The National Executive Committee of the Social Democratic Party SDP, led by Chief Wole Adesina, has raised the alarm over what it described as two disturbing developments threatening the integrity and unity of the party. The faction’s National Publicity Secretary, Alfa Mohammed, In a statement today, condemned the influx of aggrieved politicians forming a coalition […]
Crown FC seek support in NPFL promotion quest
Crown FC has called for support ahead of the final round of matches in the Nigeria National League, NNL. According to reports, the Ogbomosho-based club’s General Manager, Olamide Ilupeju, urged stakeholders and fans to rally around the team. He further stated that the stakeholders’ support would help the team in their quest to qualify for […]
73% of Kwara Pensioners Unregistered as State Tightens Payment Rules
Kwara State’s Commissioner for Finance, Hauwa Nuru has revealed that 73.2% of state pensioners remain unregistered with the Kwara State Residents Registration Agency (KWASRRA), despite nearly a year of government advocacy to encourage enrolment. Speaking in a statement issued by Babatunde Toyin Abdulrasheed, the Ministry’s Press Secretary, Commissioner Nuru stated: “We have campaigned for almost […]
