Tinubu sacks Wale Edun, Dangiwa In Minor Cabinet Reshuffle
President Bola Tinubu has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle, effecting changes in the Federal Executive Council (FEC) with the exit of the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume disclosed […]
Egbewole salutes Emir of Ilorin on 86th birthday
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, has congratulated the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Council of Chiefs, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, on the occasion of his 86th birthday. Prof. Egbewole, in a statement issued by the University’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr Kunle […]
Jonathan Responds to Atiku’s ‘Inexperienced’ Comment
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has responded to remarks by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who recently described him as a “decent” but “inexperienced” leader. Atiku, who spoke in an interview on Arise TV, said some of the challenges during Jonathan’s administration were linked to what he described as insufficient preparation for leadership roles. Speaking on […]
Mr P Defends Decision to Change Birthday Date
Nigerian music star Peter Okoye, one half of the former duo P-Square, has responded to criticism over his decision to change the date he marks his birthday, describing the backlash as unnecessary. Okoye recently announced that he would no longer celebrate his birthday on November 18, stating instead that he would now observe it on […]
Troops Arrest Boko Haram Logistics Courier in Borno
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected logistics courier for Boko Haram/ISWAP in Monguno Local Government Area of Borno State. Security analyst for the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, disclosed the development in a post on X, saying the suspect was intercepted on April 20 at about 6:20 p.m. in Monguno town. The […]
Soldiers Repel Terrorist Attack in Kwara Community
Troops of the Nigerian Army have repelled an early morning attack by suspected terrorists in Kemanji community, Kaiama Local Government Area, Kwara State, according to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. The governor disclosed in a statement shared on his official X account that the incident occurred around 3:00 a.m., with troops preventing the attackers from gaining entry […]
Traders Protest Alleged Encroachment on Lafia Government Land
Traders under the Nasarawa State Traders and Marketers Association on Monday protested the alleged encroachment on a government-owned parcel of land near the newly constructed Lafia flyover in Lafia, calling on authorities to intervene. The association said the land, formerly occupied by traders before it was acquired by the Nasarawa State Government for development purposes, […]
Etsu Nupe, HRH Alh. Yahaya Abubakar is hale and hearty
The Etsu Nupe and Chairman Niger State Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji (Dr.) Yahaya Abubakar CFR, is hale and hearty. The traditional ruler has being receiving condolences from friends, associates and sympathisers over the death of the Sonfadan Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Mahmud Abubakar. In a very clear term of news reporting devoid of any ambiguity and […]
Ndidi Returns to Training Ahead of Cup Clash
Wilfred Ndidi has returned to full training with Beşiktaş after recovering from a hamstring injury sustained during last month’s away defeat to Fenerbahçe. The Super Eagles captain was seen training with his teammates on Monday, raising hopes of his availability for the club’s upcoming quarter-final fixture in the Turkish Cup. Beşiktaş are scheduled to face […]
Gbenga Daniel Denied Entry to APC Meeting
Former Gbenga Daniel, ex-governor of Ogun State and senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District, said he was denied access to an All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders’ meeting held on Monday in Ijebu Ode. Daniel disclosed the development in a video that circulated online, showing him addressing supporters from a campaign bus outside the venue of […]
