Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has appointed Nollywood actresses Rachel Okonkwo and Eucharia Anunobi as aides. A public announcement issued on Monday by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia contained the appointments. Altogether, the governor approved the appointment of 101 aides in three categories including seven Special Advisers, six Senior Special Assistants […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has said the recent Court of Appeal judgment declaring Ibrahim Magu’s prolonged tenure as acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission unlawful has vindicated the position taken by the eighth Senate under his leadership. Saraki stated this on Tuesday in a post on his X […]
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President Bola Tinubu has extended his working vacation by a few days and is expected to return to Nigeria at the weekend, the Presidency announced on Monday. Tinubu departed Nigeria on August 30 for London to begin the vacation before travelling to Paris, France, where he met French President Emmanuel Macron and businessman Vincent Bolloré. […]
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FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike TFederal Capital Territory minister, Nyesom Wike, on Monday dismissed concerns by some governors of the All Progressives Congress that the proposed Rainbow Coalition could undermine the ruling party ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking on TVC’s Journalists’ Hangout, Wike said the coalition primarily aimed at mobilising support for President Bola Tinubu’s […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the appointment of Oyinkansola Aroloye as Chairman of the Ondo State Micro Credit Agency. The governor also sanctioned the appointment of another set of Senior Special Assistants and Special Assistants, with the latest appointments constituting the second batch of aides approved by his administration. The […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a N1bn fundamental rights suit filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over a search of his Abuja residence by operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related […]
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commends service to humanity By John Dike, Osogbo The Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, has felicitated the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on her 66th birthday, describing her as a woman whose life has been dedicated to service, compassion and the advancement of humanity. This was contained in […]
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Two residents have been killed after suspected bandits attacked Dukura community in Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State, where the assailants also reportedly rustled livestock and stole motorcycles. The attackers reportedly struck on Monday morning, blocking the road linking the affected communities to Tambuwal market and preventing residents from moving freely. Sources said the […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi The National Union of Electricity Employees has threatened to shut down electricity operations nationwide over the alleged assault and detention of some of its members by personnel of the Nigerian Air Force in Bauchi State. The union’s Deputy President, Rilwanu Shehu, issued the warning on Monday during a peaceful demonstration by electricity […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke and the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the August 15, 2026 election, Alhaji Bola Oyebamiji, have felicitated Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on her 66th birthday. Adeleke, in a congratulatory message issued by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, described the First Lady as […]
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