Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has approved the appointment of key officials to head critical agencies in the state. The governor approved the appointment of Abba Junaidu as Chairman of the Katsina State Road Maintenance Agency. This is contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ibrahim Mohamed and made available…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated renowned businessman and philanthropist, Kessington Adebutu, on his 90th birthday.He described him as “a national icon and role model whose life reflects integrity, compassion, and enduring service to humanity.”In a statement released by the State House on Friday,President Tinubu praised Adebutu’s journey from humble beginnings in Iperu-Iremo, Ogun State, to…
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has called on the Federal Government not to focus on port development in Lagos but extend such gesture to other strategic ports.In a post on his verified X handle on Friday, Obi said Nigeria’s infrastructure investment remains excessively concentrated in Lagos, often at the expense of…
An Abuja magistrate court has granted bail to activist, Omoyele Sowore and other persons arrested during Monday’s #FreeeNnamdiKanuNow protest. Nnamdi Kanu’s brother, Prince Emmanuel and one of the IPOB leader’s lawyers, Aloy Ejimakor, were among those granted bail. Sowore was arrested by police on Thursday shortly after leaving the premises of the Federal High…
The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has announced the release and delivery of Certificates of Exemption for the 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream II to corps-producing institutions across the country.The scheme made the announcement in a post on its official X handle on Friday, stating that the certificates have been produced and distributed nationwide.According to the…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has revealed the reason behind the religious harmony in the ancient town,saying the city has deep-rooted culture of understanding, tolerance and unity among adherents of different faiths. Oba Ladoja made the revelation while playing host to a delegation from the Redeemed Christian Church of God…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu As a follow up step to improve the economic fortunes of Ibadanland, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja has put together economic ambassadors to revive the economic and investment status of the ancient town. Oba Ladoja inaugurated the Committee at the Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo, Ibadan, with Olubadan-in-council in attendance. The…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, on his emergence as President of the 2026 Gas Exporting Countries Forum Ministerial Meeting held in Doha, Qatar. Newsmen Online reports that the 27th ministerial meeting was held today, Thursday, in Doha, Qatar. Key items discussed include coordination among member…
CAF has announced a new date for the Champions League second preliminary second leg tie between Rivers United and Mozambican side Black Bulls. The encounter which was initially scheduled for Sunday, 26 November will now take place on Saturday, 25 November. The reason for the change in date was not provided by CAF. The match…
The Nigeria Police Force has explained that the arrest of activist and politician, Mr. Omoyele Sowore, was to ensure fairness in the prosecution of those involved in Monday’s protest in Abuja. Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this on Thursday while addressing journalists in Abuja. He said Mr. Sowore, who allegedly led protesters into…