Anambra Governor Charles Soludo has advised the political class and other Governors to be sensitive to the events in the country and prune down long convoys following the removal of fuel subsidy. He said this while addressing newsmen after the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting at the Council Chambers of the State House in Abuja […]

At least 64 people currently face execution in Saudi Arabia, including nine who were minors when they were charged, a rights group said on Friday. The report published by the European Saudi Organisation for Human Rights (ESOHR) is the latest criticism of Saudi Arabia’s continued use of capital punishment, which critics say undermines its bid […]

INEC chairman Mahmood Yakubu speaking at the first in the series of 2023 Post Election Review Meetings with Electoral Officers from 36 States, the FCT, and Transport Unions in Abuja… Photo: Twitter/INECNigeria The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday met with collation and returning Officers as it continues to review the 2023 general elections […]

The National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT) said it had detected a new virus disease attacking Okra plants across Nigeria. This is made known in a statement issued by NIHORT management and made available to newsmen on Friday in Ibadan. The institute said that reports were being received from farmers across Nigeria concerning the new and […]

Credit: EFCC /Twitter A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has adjourned the N7.9bn fraud case involving a former minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah till October 17, 2023, for the commencement of trial. Oduah and eight others on Friday pleaded not guilty to an N5 billion fraud charge preferred against them by the Economic and […]

This year’s pilgrimage to Mecca is one of the most expensive in recent times. Yet, also one of the most disappointing for several faithful. And from the sob stories of pilgrims, it was a logistic nightmare from start to finish. But beyond the Saudi authorities’ pledge to refund as compensation, stakeholders are unanimous that the […]

Chairman of the Progressive Governor’s Forum/Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma (middle), surrounded by his colleagues during a media briefing on the outcome of their meeting on how to mitigate the hardship of the people following the removal of fuel subsidy among other issues in Abuja…yesterday. Credit: Philip Ojisua * Okay resignation of Adamu, Omisore […]

• Senate dismisses talk on Ministerial list, sets up committee on NASS internal security • Senators stop TCN from obtaining $155m World Bank loan to manufacture meters, seek protection for domestic manufacturers • Implement 35% affirmative action, include women in cabinet, Reps tell Tinubu After raising hopes, it was an anti-climax yesterday as the Senate […]