The Kogi East Zonal Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Suleiman Omika, has passed away. Omika, who took over as zonal chairman a few months ago, died suddenly on Friday, leaving his family, friends, and party members in shock. According to reports, Omika was resting in his Lokoja compound when he began calling for
In the ongoing saga between Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the Kogi Central senator has reiterated her determination to pursue justice despite facing significant backlash. Akpoti-Uduaghan was recently suspended by the Senate for six months following her allegations of sexual harassment against Akpabio, which he vehemently denies. The suspension was justified by
The Oyo Forum in Abuja has extended heartfelt congratulations to Oba Akeem Owoade I following his coronation as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo on Saturday. In a statement issued on Friday, the forum, led by Chairman M. Owolabi, expressed its warmest regards to the newly crowned monarch, wishing him a long, prosperous, and successful reign.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was warmly welcomed to Sri Lanka on Saturday, marking a significant diplomatic visit that highlights Colombo’s delicate balancing act between its two powerful neighbours—India and China. Modi’s arrival in Colombo was met with a 19-gun salute by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, making him the first foreign dignitary to visit Sri
The Nasarawa State Government has launched a comprehensive capacity building program to equip its civil servants with specialized knowledge in Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), as part of strategic efforts to bridge the state’s widening infrastructure gap.During the opening ceremony of the three-day workshop held in Lafia yesterday, senior government officials emphasized that the initiative represents a
Ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election for Anambra State, scheduled for Saturday, Chukwuma Umeoji has announced his decision to step down from the race. His withdrawal leaves six remaining aspirants in the contest for the party’s ticket. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had earlier set the dates for the APC
The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has deployed security personnel across the state in preparation for the political party primaries scheduled for Saturday, April 5. Addressing the Command’s strategy officers on Friday, Orutugu underscored the importance of professionalism as political activities intensify in the state. The CP explained that the officers’
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its dedication to expanding the gemstone and jewellery-making industry in Nigeria, with plans to establish additional training centres across the country. The move aims to promote entrepreneurship within the mining sector and align with the government’s value addition policy to enhance local production. This announcement was made by the Minister
President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Sulaiman Adegunwa, the Asiwaju of Ijebuland, as he marks his 80th birthday. In a statement issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu described Adegunwa as a long-time friend, a highly regarded industrialist, and a philanthropist whose contributions have greatly
In a significant development, the National Judicial Council (NJC) has publicly disassociated itself from the appointment of Justice Theophilus Nnamdi Nzeukwu as the Acting Chief Judge of Imo State by Governor Hope Uzodimma. The NJC clarified that it had not approved this appointment, despite receiving a request from the governor. Justice Nzeukwu, who ranks fourth
