Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York and high-level engagements in Germany. The vice president’s aircraft touched down at the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, in the early hours of Thursday, where…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Group Chief Executive Officer, Bashir Ojulari, has lamented the crude and gas production losses resulting from the three-day strike carried out by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria. In a letter written to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority and Nigerian Upstream Petroleum…
A coalition of young leaders and stakeholders gathered in Abuja to unveil the Future Is Now Project, a bold national initiative aimed at l increasing youth participation in political leadership across the country. Participants noted that young Nigerians are not merely the leaders of tomorrow, but are the leaders of today, rejecting any form of…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has granted amnesty to 36 convicts serving sentences at the Nigerian Correctional Service centres in Ilesa and Ile-Ife to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. The announcement was made on Wednesday in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Mr Olawale Rasheed in Osogbo. The statement said, “Governor Adeleke exercised the…
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC has debunked an online report by a human rights activist, Mr Okoye Chuka Peter of the Centre for Human Rights Advocacy and Wholesome Society, CEHRAWS titled, FRSC’s Ubakala Mobile Court: Where justice is missing but fines are not.” FRSC also denied imposing arbitrary fines on offenders or acting outside…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu His Imperial Majesty Oba Rasidi Ladoja has approved the elevation of members of Olubadan In – Council in Otun Olubadan Chieftaincy Title Line The elevation exercise took place at Olubadan Palace,Oke Aremo, Ibadan on Monday Those elevated are Oba Eddy Oyewole from Osi Olubadan to Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Biodun Kola…
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has assured that visa and passport services will continue, despite the partial shutdown of the US government. In a notice issued via its official social media handle, the embassy stated, “Due to the lapse in appropriations, this social media account will not be updated regularly until full operations resume,…
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has vowed that bandits and kidnappers will find no hiding place in the state, following Sunday’s bloody attack on Oke-Ode community in Ifelodun Local Government Area. Gunmen had reportedly ambushed local vigilantes and a traditional leader in the area, leaving several people dead and residents gripped with fear. In a…
Nigeria’s sporting journey has been defined by unforgettable triumphs, historic breakthroughs and moments that continue to inspire generations, As the country marks its 65th Independence Day. Nigeria’s Super Eagles entered the 1980 Nations Cup final as host and top bet to claim their first title and on hand to witness the memorable occasion was over…
Human rights activist, Mahdi Shehu, has described the Federal Government’s decision to cancel the Independence Day parade as a move that reflects deeper fears and uncertainties in the country. Speaking with the newsmen, Human rights activist Shehu said the action might be “a self-preservation or concealment strategy,” stressing that Nigerians cannot always run away from…