Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the executive governor of Lagos State, has encouraged his opponents in the 2023 gubernatorial race to work alongside him to improve the state. Sanwo-Olu asked the couple to join the progressive government train, pointing out that he and his deputy, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, do not claim a monopoly on ideas. This…
The Supreme Court has upheld Bala Mohammed’s election as governor of Bauchi state in northeast Nigeria. The Supreme Court declared that Bala Mohammed was legitimately elected as governor of the state in the March 18 governorship election. More to come…
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, South-South Nigeria, will host the region’s governors for the BRACED (Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Edo, and Delta) Commission meeting on Thursday. According to Chris Nehikhare, Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, the meeting would be place in Benin City and will be attended by the governors…
Igwe F.E. Ebelendu, traditional ruler of Aguluezechukwu in Aguata Local Government Area; Igwe Onwuamaeze Damian, traditional ruler of Neni in Anaocha Local Government Area; and Igwe Gerald Mbamalu, traditional ruler of Ojoto in Idemili South Local Government Area, have withdrawn the chieftaincy titles bestowed on Senator Ifeanyi Ubah of Anambra South. Christian Aburime, the state…
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed his condolences to his Oyo State counterpart, Engr. Seyi Makinde, and the Oyo State Government, following the Tuesday Ibadan explosion that killed two people and wounded 77 others. He also expressed his profound condolences to the victims’ immediate families and the whole state, particularly Ibadan citizens, following…
Dear Alhaji Ali Nuhu Mohammed. Congratulations on your new role as Managing Director of the Nigerian Film Corporation. With tremendous delight and enthusiasm, we express our deepest congratulations on this wonderful achievement. We are certain that your extraordinary abilities and innovative leadership will usher in a new era for the Nigerian film industry. Your appointment…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) claims to have discovered 83 illicit refineries in the Niger Delta within the last week. The NNPCL announced this on its X account on Tuesday as part of its battle on crude oil theft, adding that 15 illicit pipeline connections were identified within the same time period. “In…
Three suspected armed robbers were killed in a gunfight with a joint security squad on Tuesday at a robbery site in Osogbo, which included police operatives from the Osun State Police Command and personnel of the Nigeria Forest Security Service, also known as hunters. Five members of the gang were also allegedly injured and sent…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested and detained Julius Abure, the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). Abure was detained for suspected fraud in the party’s governorship primary in Plateau State, North Central Nigeria. His detention followed a criminal complaint against him by a gubernatorial contender in the Plateau State 2023…
Samuel Ajibola, a Nigerian actor, has explained why he left the renowned serial series ‘The Johnsons.’ The actor who portrayed Spiff, an imbecilic clown in the soap drama, says he quit the show to pursue his passion. He stated that leaving the soap opera had re-established him as a producer and director. In a recent…
