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 […]
Rivers State Sole Administrator, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has summoned suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Dr Ngozi Ordu, to appear before him at the Government House in Port Harcourt. The special announcement which is contained in a statement issued and signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibibia Worika. The statement directed Governor Fubara to present comprehensive documentation and records related to appointments made while […]
The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 18, and Monday, April 21, 2025, as public holidays to mark Good Friday and Easter Monday. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this in a statement released to newsmen in Abuja where he felicitated Christians on the joyous occasion. The Minister called on Nigerians to use the holiday period to pray for the peace, unity, and stability of the nation. He […]
A Fuji Star, Okunola Saheed, popularly called Osupa, has withdrawn his case against controversial musician, Badmus Okikiola, also known as Portable. The Kwara State police had arrested Portable over alleged criminal defamation against Osupa. The singer was remanded in a correctional facility after failing to meet bail conditions of 1 million naira and two sureties, one of whom must be the Chairman of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN). […]
