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Nigeria has lost another towering figure from its storied past, as Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland, passed away on Sunday at the age of 91. The revered monarch’s death comes just hours after the nation was plunged into mourning following the death of his close friend and former president, Muhammadu Buhari […]
In a bold step towards regional integration and global openness, the government of Kenya has officially removed visa requirements for all African nationals and the majority of Caribbean countries, effective immediately. Under the new policy, citizens from these countries will no longer need to fill out electronic travel authorisations (ETAs), pay visa fees, or complete […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has achieved a sweeping victory in the just-concluded local government elections held on Saturday across Lagos State, securing all 20 local government chairmanship positions and 375 out of 376 available councillorship seats. The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), which announced the results on Sunday, confirmed that the […]
In a decisive move to combat rising insecurity, Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Sunday launched a new security initiative tagged ‘Operation Flush Out Kidnappers and Cultists’. The initiative aims to rid the state of the criminal elements responsible for abductions, cult-related violence, and growing unease among residents. The operation includes the immediate formation […]
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has passed away in London following a prolonged illness, the Nigerian presidency confirmed on Saturday evening. He was 82. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu formally announced the death of his predecessor and immediate past leader of Nigeria, stating that Buhari died at approximately 4:30 p.m. local time at a London […]
The Wife of the Zamfara State Governor, Hurriya Lawal, has disbursed cash grants ranging from N300,000 to N500,000 to 100 women traders across the state as part of efforts to support small businesses and improve household incomes. The disbursement ceremony took place at the Government House in Gusau, where the First Lady reiterated her […]
Investigation has uncovered how black market diversions and conflicts of interest are threatening the success of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (PICNG), launched by President Bola Tinubu to reduce transportation costs after the removal of the petrol subsidy. The weeks-long investigation involved field reporting, analysis of public records, and interviews with […]
In a stunning upset, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has broken the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) long-standing dominance in Lagos State by winning the councillorship seat in Ward D of Yaba Local Council Development Area (LCDA). The PDP candidate, Babatunde Dosunmu, a former APC member, defeated his former party’s candidate in a hotly contested race […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has achieved a sweeping victory in the just-concluded local government elections held on Saturday across Lagos State, securing all 20 local government chairmanship positions and 375 out of 376 available councillorship seats. The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), which announced the results on Sunday, confirmed that the only […]
Muhammadu Buhari, a towering figure in Nigeria’s political and military history whose leadership reflected the nation’s enduring struggle between strong-handed governance and democratic ideals, has died at the age of 82. The former president passed away in a private clinic in London following a brief illness, marking the end of an era in Nigerian public […]
