In a strongly-worded statement, the House of Representatives minority caucus has condemned the senseless killings of 16 hunters in Uromi, Edo State. The victims, who were traveling from Port Harcourt to Kano for Eid-el-Fitr celebrations, were mistaken for kidnappers due to their traditional hunting tools and subsequently lynched by an irate mob.The minority leader, Kingsley
A bitter war of words has erupted between two prominent Ogun State senators, Ibikunle Amosun and Olamilekan Adeola, over allegations of project diversion. Amosun, a former governor of Ogun State, has accused Adeola of diverting funds meant for the Ake Pavilion project to a library project in Abeokuta.According to Amosun, the library project facilitated by
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has formally declared his intention to contest for the senatorial seat he previously held in the upcoming 2027 general elections.The announcement came during Sani’s Eid-el-Fitr message delivered at his residence in Kaduna on Sunday, where he outlined his political ambitions while emphasizing certain conditions that would influence his final
The Delta State Government has provided clarification regarding the status of its previously announced N1 billion soft loan program for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), assuring stakeholders that the funds will be accessible soon.Mr. Olisa Ifeajika, Executive Assistant to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Public Enlightenment (Projects and Policies), addressed concerns about delays during a
US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Yemen’s Houthi rebels, declaring that American military operations against the group will continue until they no longer pose a threat to international shipping routes.In a message posted on his Truth Social platform Monday, Trump delivered an ultimatum to the Iran-backed militants: “Stop shooting at US
The suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has vowed that his administration will not allow “enemies” to deny the people of Rivers State their means of livelihood amid the ongoing political crisis in the state.Speaking during an Eid-el-Fitri Sallah visit by Muslim leaders from 20 Islamic-based groups at his private residence in Port Harcourt, Fubara
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has urged civil servants in the state to recommit to their duties and maintain loyalty to his administration’s policies and programs. This call was made during a reception hosted by the state government to mark the end of Eid el-Fitr festivities at the Government House in Damaturu. Representing the
A high-powered delegation led by Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has paid a condolence visit to the Kano State Government and the families of the 16 travellers who were allegedly killed in unclear circumstances. The Edo governor was received at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport by the Kano State Deputy Governor before proceeding to
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to restoring security and ensuring citizens live without fear. He acknowledged the challenges of insecurity, particularly banditry, which have threatened peace and stability in the state. Despite many families suffering losses and communities living in fear, Lawal assured residents that his administration is working
International airlines operating in Nigeria pay a staggering N25 billion annually for the towing of their aircraft due to the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria’s (FAAN) inability to import and install already procured aero bridges. In developed nations, aero bridges facilitate swift and easy embarkation and disembarkation of passengers. However, in Nigeria, airlines are forced
