Associates, political leaders, and statesmen yesterday night paid glowing tributes to elder statesman and former Minister of Information, Prof. Jerry Gana, as he marked his 80th birthday. Reporter reports that they spoke at the unveiling of a book entitled “Jerry Gana, Stewardship and Integrity,” written by Mr Simon Musa in Abuja to mark the former…
By Babantunde Tiamiyu The Senior Citizens Age 50 plus Support and Development. Foundation has called on federal and state governments to engage senior citizens in policy and decision making processes. In a press release signed by its President and Chief Executive Officer , Comrade Gbenga Ogunlaru , the foundation stated that it was committed to…
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State on Monday imposed a 24-hour curfew on Igbajo, Boluwaduro Local Government Area of the state, following a breakdown of law and order in the community. The state government said the unrest, which started on Sunday night and continued into the early hours of Monday, was linked to tensions arising…
The Association of Resident Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory Administration has suspended its indefinite strike after 30 days of industrial action. The President of ARD-FCTA, Dr. George Ebong, disclosed this in a message to our correspondent on Monday. The strike, which began on November 1, 2025, was suspended following the approval of their demands…
Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Foreign Affairs and Protocol, Ademola Oshodi, has defended the President’s latest ambassadorial nominations, insisting that the selections reflect the President’s judgment of what is best for his administration and for the country. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s programme, Morning Brief, on Monday, Oshodi said political…
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has disclosed that the Federal Government will soon reveal the identities of individuals and networks responsible for financing terrorism in the country. Speaking during an interview on a programme on Television Continental yesterday, Dr. Bwala said the president Tinubu administration is already taking…
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, yesterday assured wounded-in-action soldiers of the best medical care, saying that their sacrifices to the nation would never be in vain. The Chief of Administration, Army Headquarters, Maj.-Gen. Isah Abdullahi delivered the Army chief’s message to the wounded-in-action soldiers during a working visit to the 44…
By Michael Adeyemo Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to working with traditional institutions towards the progress and development of all towns and communities in the state. Governor Makinde gave the assurance at the Iganna Community Development Council’s 2025 Omo Aloba Fiesta, held at the Baptist Primary School Field, Oke Afin,…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has described the recent military takeover in Guinea Bissau as more painful to him than his loss to former President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2015 presidential election. Jonathan, who spoke in a video interview obtained by the newsmen, said the development was particularly troubling because of his long-standing involvement in restoring…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has explained why he returned to Nigeria aboard an Ivorian aircraft following the recent political unrest in Guinea-Bissau, saying President Bola Tinubu had also prepared to dispatch a jet before Côte d’Ivoire secured an earlier landing permit. Jonathan, who was in the country as head of the West African Elders Forum…