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Amid renewed violence in Plateau and Benue states that has claimed over 100 lives in recent weeks, Vice President Kashim Shettima is expected to visit Plateau State today (Monday) as part of federal efforts to stem the tide of attacks and foster lasting peace. The visit comes days after gunmen launched deadly attacks on Bokkos and Bassa communities in Plateau, attracting public outrage and deepening calls for urgent government intervention. […]

President Bola Tinubu is expected to return to Nigeria today after spending nearly two weeks abroad. The Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed this in a brief post shared on X , Onanuga wrote, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will return home today.” The Presidency had earlier assured Nigerians that the President remained fully engaged with national governance despite his stay overseas. Recall that Tinubu departed for Paris […]

The leadership of the 10th Senate has announced a shift in the date of its resumption. The earlier date for resumption was fixed for April 29, 2025. The announcement was contained in an internal memo dated April 20, 2025, addressed to all senators and signed by the Senate Clerk, Andrew Ogbonna Nwoba. The Senate’s delayed resumption date is due to the May 1 international Worker’s Day public holiday and to […]

Pope Francis has died at the age of 88. The Pope who was Bishop of Rome and head of the Catholic Church, reportedly died at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta at 7:35 a.m. this morning. His death comes a day after he made an appearance at St Peter's Square to wish thousands of worshippers Happy Easter. Francis, who was  born December 17, 1936, ushered in a new […]

The Olubadan Advisory Council has terminated the appointment of no fewer than two Mogajis (family heads). The termination of the appointment was contained in a statement signed Chief Solomon Olugbemiga Ayoade, the Chief Press Secretary to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin on Friday. he statement said that the termination of the appointment was approved by the Olubadan Advisory Council and the Olubadan of Ibadanland. The two Mogajis […]

The Rivers State Government has debunked reports claiming that suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Deputy Governor Prof. Ngozi Odu were summoned by the state’s Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.). In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Permanent Secretary of the Special Services Bureau, Office of the Secretary to the State Government, Dede Friday, the administration described the reports as false, malicious, and a deliberate attempt to mislead […]

Amid the rising insecurity in Plateau State, Governor Caleb Mutfwang, has banned night grazing and transportation of cattle by vehicle in the state after 7 p.m effective today. Governor Mutfwang announced this in a state broadcast this morning  following the killings of  51 people, including women, children, and the elderly  in the latest attacks on Kwall District in Bassa Local Government Area of the state. In a state broadcast on […]

The Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja has declared the removal of the re-instated Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, as illegal, unconstitutional, null and void. In a judgment delivered today, the court also nullified the proceedings and resolutions of the House held on January 13, 2025, during which Obasa was removed. Trial judge, Justice Yetunde Pinheiro also awarded N500,000 as damages for the unlawful and illegal […]

The Oyo State Government has approved the immediate dredging of 11 flood-prone rivers across the State, as part of proactive measures to address flooding during the rainy season in the state. This is in response to a report by the Nigeria Hydrological Service Agency and the Nigeria Meteorological Agency which predicted that a number of States, including Oyo, will experience flooding this year. The statement released by the state’s Commissioner […]