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Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Sunday joined President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, to commiserate with the government and people of Ogun on the passing of the Awùjalẹ̀ and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Ọba Sikiru Kayọde Adetọna, GCON. Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, the host, received the team, which also included […]

A female  student of Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Chinecherem Okonkwu and her boyfriend, Chinecherem Aronu, aged 30, are cooling their feet in police detention They are helping the police to unravel the circumstances surrounding  their alleged self kidnap, and foiled extortion of N10 million they demanded as ransom. Specifically, the lovebirds allegedly […]

A foremost human rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana (SAN), has carpeted UK Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, over her claim that she cannot transfer Nigerian citizenship to her children due to her gender. She had,  during an interview with CNN’s Fareed Zakaria on Sunday,  said, “It’s virtually impossible, for example, to get Nigerian citizenship. “I […]

President Bola Tinubu paid a glowing tribute to the departed Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebu land, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, on Sunday, describing him as an exemplary traditional ruler who brought great honour, dignity, and pride to the Yoruba race across the globe. He recounted the contributions and support of the late traditional ruler […]

Activist Omoyele Sowore at the retired police pension protest in Abuja…Photo Credit: Olukayode Jaiyeola Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore on Monday led a protest to the Force Headquarters in Abuja over poor welfare and pension conditions affecting serving and retired police officers. The protest, organised in collaboration with the Nigerian Union of Retired Police Officers, […]

The police pension protest in Abuja…Photo Credit: Olukayode Jaiyeola Amid rain, some retired police officers on Monday staged a protest at the entrance gate of the National Assembly in Abuja. The protesters are demanding their removal from the Contributory Pension Scheme. The demonstrators, comprising elderly ex-police personnel, held placards and chanted solidarity songs as they […]

The passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari has not only stirred national mourning but also reignited political calculations ahead of the 2027 general elections. As tributes poured in, accusations of political exploitation surfaced, exposing the relationship between Buhari and his successor, President Bola Tinubu, and the jostling by various parties to claim the late leader’s […]

The Senate has warned suspended Kogi lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to desist from forcefully resuming her legislative duties on Tuesday until the expiration of her suspension. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Yemi Adaramodu gave the warning in a statement issued on Sunday. While insisting that no valid court order […]

Departed former President Muhammadu Buhari’s family has thanked President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima,the Nigerian public, and global dignitaries for their support during his mourning and funeral rites . Malam Mamman Daura, the most senior member of the Buhari household, on the family’s behalf on Sunday, conveyed their gratitude for the tributes, condolences, and […]

Dangote trucks. Photo: Tribune Less than 30 days to the commencement of the highly anticipated rollout of 4,000 Compressed Natural Gas trucks by the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Limited, industry stakeholders have signalled an alignment with the refinery’s plan to begin direct fuel distribution to marketers and critical sectors of the economy from August 15. […]