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The 36 state governors have agreed to work closely with the Federal Government to harmonise levies, eliminate illegal checkpoints, and enhance the free flow of goods across states as part of efforts to address food security issues across the country. This comes as the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress Governors Forum and Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, stated that both the Progressive Governors Forum and the Nigeria Governors’ […]

The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Dr. Ahmed Audi, has condemned the recent killing of civilians in Benue State, describing the attack as barbaric and unjustifiable. His on-the-spot assessment visit followed last Friday’s massacre in Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, which saw around 200 people killed. According to a statement signed by the NSCDC spokesperson, Afolabi Babawale, on Thursday, the […]

Oyo State Government, on Thursday, declared that anti-open grazing law is still in force in the state. The state Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Olasunkanmi Olaleye, announced this during an inter-ministerial press briefing held in Ibadan, the state capital. He said more than 58 cows have been arrested in the last two years, while many erring herdsmen were charged to the court for violating the law. Olaleye warned that […]

There was panic at the Mokola area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital yesterday as armed robbers attacked some shops in the bustling city. Shooting sporadically into the air to scare away innocent people, the operation was said to have lasted barely five minutes. According to reports, at least three individuals sustained gunshot wounds during the incident, which occurred near the Mokola Bridge. Eyewitnesses stated that the victims were attacked […]

The Nigerian Senate has expressed deep frustration over the recurring bloodshed in Benue, Borno, Plateau, and other parts of the country, declaring that lawmakers are exhausted from offering condolences while lives continue to be lost in droves. At a press briefing held Tuesday at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, condemned the ongoing cycle of bloodshed and […]

It was a gathering of intellect, admiration, and deep reflections at the Requiem Symposium tagged “Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo: Legacy of Uncommon Brilliance”, organised by the Initiative for Information, Arts, and Culture Development in Nigeria. The event drew dignitaries from various walks of life who came together to honour Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo,a man described as a walking encyclopedia, mathematical genius, and a political puzzle-master. In his keynote address, Chairman […]

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has allocated ₦63.48 billion for the comprehensive renovation of the Government House, less than two years before the end of his second term in office. He also earmarked the sum of ₦131,751,530 to employ professional gardeners for the maintenance of green areas and other designated places of the Government House. These decisions were approved by the State Executive Council, as confirmed in a statement […]

President Bola Tinubu has visited persons recovering from last Friday’s attack by armed herders on Yelewata, in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. The attack claimed over 100 lives. During his visit, the President met with survivors who are currently receiving treatment at the Benue State University Teaching Hospital. Tinubu arrived at the Nigeria Air Force Base Airport in Makurdi at about 12:58 pm on a condolence visit to […]