The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, on Wednesday received 119 stolen Benin artefacts from the Netherlands, marking a major moment in the ongoing repatriation of cultural treasures looted during the colonial era. The artefacts, which include royal bronzes, plaques, and other sacred objects, were originally taken from […]
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has declared that his administration has not borrowed any money since assuming office, despite reports suggesting the state recently acquired new debt. Speaking during a recent interview and in an official statement through his Chief Press Secretary, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the governor said the ₦14.26 billion attributed to Zamfara […]
The Federal Government on Wednesday closed its case against the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, after presenting five witnesses before the Federal High Court in Abuja. The prosecution, led by Senior Advocate of Nigeria Adegboyega Awomolo, informed the court that it had concluded its case following the testimony of its […]
Veteran entertainer and activist, Charles Oputa, popularly known as CharlyBoy, has marked his 75th birthday with a heartfelt reflection on his life’s journey, declaring that he has no regrets about the choices he made—even those that set him apart from the powerful legacy of his father, the late Justice Chukwudifu Oputa of the Supreme Court. […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State has expressed deep concern over the recent arrest of Gabriel Dewan, the former Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, describing the move as a calculated attempt to destabilize the state’s democratic institutions. Dewan, a member of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), emerged as Speaker in […]
The Oba of Lagos, His Royal Majesty Rilwan Akiolu, has called on the Lagos State Government to fully enforce its compulsory health insurance policy, describing it as a vital step toward building a healthier and more resilient population. Speaking at a recent public event in the state, Oba Akiolu threw his weight behind the government’s […]
In a decisive move following the deadly June 13 attack on Yelewata village in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered a comprehensive response to address the deepening security crisis in the region. The attack, reportedly carried out by suspected herders, claimed the lives of over 100 people, sparking […]
Security has been beefed up across key locations in Akwa Ibom State ahead of a high-profile political event on Saturday, where President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Senate President Godswill Akpabio are expected to officially welcome Governor Umo Eno into the All Progressives Congress (APC). The event, which is scheduled to take place in Uyo, […]
The Lagos State Government has ordered the immediate and indefinite closure of the Oko-Oba Abattoir in Agege over persistent environmental violations and unhygienic practices. The shutdown was enforced after a joint inspection led by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, alongside officials from the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred the national honour of Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) on Colonel Abubakar Dangiwa Umar (Rtd), a prominent advocate of democratic governance and key figure in the June 12 struggle. The announcement was made during the commissioning of a 300-bed hospital and vocational training institute […]
