Politics
Offa Bank Robbery: Group Tackles ODU On Demand For Further Investigation
A group operating under the aegis of Offa Koya-Offa Kowosi has criticized the leadership of Offa Descendants’ Union (ODU) and its chairman, Chief ...
Politics
Justice Not Fully Served; ODU Seeks Trial of Individuals Mentioned In Offa Bank Robbery Investigation
Offa Descendants’ Union, ODU, has expressed dissatisfaction over the recent judgment by the State High Court where five of the gangs of the ...
Politics
Gov. AbdulRasaq Mourns as 200 feared dead in Kwara Boat Mishap
No fewer than 200 passengers have been reported involved in a boat mishap that occurred in Gwajibo Mudi community in the Kaiama local ...
Politics
Reps Allege Discrimination, Demand GCON Honour For Abbas Like Akpabio
Following the conferment of national honours on the leadership of the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu, the House of Representatives has expressed ...
Politics
#NigeriaAt64: We Are On The Brink Of One-Party Dictatorship – Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has lamented the political situation in the country, warning that Nigeria could slide into a one-party system. Atiku, ...
Politics
FULL TEXT: President Tinubu’s 64th Independence Anniversary Speech
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday addressed the nation during the celebration of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary celebration, saying his reforms are yielding results. ...
Politics
Owa-Onire Community Lauds Gov AbdulRazaq Developmental Projects
People of Owa-Onire community in the Ile-Ire district of the Ifelodun local government area of the Kwara state have appreciated Kwara state government ...
Politics
‘No Going Back’, October 1 Protest Organisers Insist
Orgaisers of the October 1 protest against hardship in the country have insisted they would proceed with the ‘showdown’ despite kicks by the ...
Politics
NSCDC Vows To Prosecute Officer Link With Bandits
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Zamfara State Command has vowed to discipline, dismiss, and prosecute the officer of the command, ...
Politics
Bobrisky: FG Suspends Senior Prison Officials Over Bribery Allegations
The Federal Government has suspended some senior officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service over bribery allegations regarding controversial crossdresser Idris Okuneye, widely known ...
Politics
FG To Toll Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Second Niger Bridge, Others
Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, says the Federal Government will toll all major roads in the country upon completion of construction and renovation. ...
Politics
Kwara NUJ Condemns Arrest of Member by Special Police Squad, Demands Immediate Release
The Kwara State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has condemned the mode of the arrest of Mr Rowland Olonishuwa, a ...
Politics
FG Raises Corps Members Allowance To ₦77,000 Per Month With Effect From……..
The Federal Government has approved the increase of Corps Members’ monthly allowance to ₦77,000 with effect from July 2024. In a statement on ...
Politics
Five Nigerian Police Officers Dead, 11 Others Injured in Road Accident
The police in Kano have confirmed the death of five police officers in a ghastly motor accident at Karfi town in Kura Local ...
Politics
I Regret Not Buying Arsenal — Aliko Dangote
The President and Chief Executive of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has expressed his regret for not buying Arsenal when his interest lies ...
Politics
Ghana Police Arrest 42 At Economic Hardship Protest
Ghanaian police said they had arrested 42 demonstrators in the capital, Accra, after clashes erupted during protests against economic hardship and the government’s ...
Politics
Gov AbdulRazaq Charges New LGA Chiefs On Transparency, People-Oriented Programmes
Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq on Monday sworn-in the newly elected chairpersons and vice chairpersons of the 16 local government areas of the ...
News
INEC Declares APC Candidate Okpebholo Winner of Edo Governorship Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, as the winner of Saturday’s gubernatorial election ...
Politics
Edo Election: INEC To Investigate ‘Wrong Figures’ On PU Result Sheets
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will probe allegations of wrong figures inputted into polling unit (PU) result sheets in Saturday’s Edo ...
Politics
#EdoDecices2024: Police Walk Governor Obaseki Out Of INEC Office
The political atmosphere in Edo State became tense Sunday morning, when the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki was walked out of the premises ...
Politics
KWSIEC Declares Council Elections Result In Kwara, See Details Per LG Areas
The Chairman of the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWSIEC) Mohammad Baba-Okanla, has announced the winners of the Chairmanship and Councilorship elections held ...
News
Imo LG Election Records Low Voter Turnout
Late arrival of materials and low voter turnout were some of the challenges recorded in the the local government election in Imo State ...
News
Imo LG Election Records Low Voter Turnout
Late arrival of materials and low voter turnout were some of the challenges recorded in the the local government election in Imo State ...
Politics
Politicians Bought Votes With Bread, ₦5,000 At Edo PUs — CSOs
A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room (NCSSR), has observed voter inducement at polling units (PUs) in ...
Politics
LG Poll: Gov AbdulRazaq Commends Turnout, As KWASIEC Explains Delay In Some Areas
Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara state has commended the turn out of electorate for the local government elections held today Saturday, saying that ...
Politics
I Didn’t Come To Look For Money, I Came To Work – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration is focused on delivering tangible results and making a positive difference in the nation’s ...
Politics
LG Poll: Police Restrict Movement In Kwara
LG Poll: Police Restrict Movement In Kwara Warn Armed Security Officers Against Escorting VIPs To Polling Boots, Releases Phone Numbers For Security Alert ...
Politics
Why I Said Edo Election Is A Do Or Die Affair – Obaseki
The governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, says he does not regret saying that Saturday’s governorship election in the state is a do ...
Politics
I Serve The People Not Bigwigs Of Benue – Gov Alia
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State says his government is concerned about providing good governance to the people and not to a few ...
Politics
Ex-Governor Yahaya Bello Remains Wanted, Not In Our Custody — EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says embattled former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, is not in its custody. In a statement ...
News
5 Political Parties To Participate in Kwara LG Poll, As KWASIEC Chairman Give Details
The Chairman of the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWASIEC), Mallam Mohammed Baba-Okanla, has confirmed the readiness of five political parties, namely APC, ...
Politics
FG Issues Flood Alert As Cameroon Releases Water From Lagdo Dam
The Federal Government on Tuesday alerted Nigerians to the release of water from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon. In a statement, the Director ...
Politics
Dangote Refinery Petrol To Be Sold At N950-N1,019 Across Nigeria – NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPC Limited has released estimated pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS also known as petrol, obtained ...
Politics
LG Poll: Ilorin East APC Rounds Off Campaign In Grand Style
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council for Ilorin East local government area of Kwara State on Saturday rounded off it’s campaign ahead ...
News
SERAP Sues Tinubu’s Govt Over Hike In Fuel Price
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued President Bola Tinubu, alleging his government’s “failure to reverse the increase in the pump ...
Education
Kwara Govt Lauds Olesin Foundation Consistent Contribution To Educational Development
The Kwara State Government at the weekend commended the Founder of ‘Tajudeen Olesin Foundation’ Ambassador (Dr.) Ibrahim Tajudeen Olesin for his consistent contribution ...
Politics
Court Grants N10m Bail Each To #EndBadGovernance Protesters
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted N10 million bail on each to the ten members of the #EndBadGovernance protesters who ...
Politics
NiMet Warns Of 3-day Thunderstorms, Rains Across Country
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms and rains from Wednesday to Friday across the country. According to its weather outlook released ...
Politics
Police Headquarters Names Alleged Killers Of Kwara Poly Student
The Police Headquarters in Abuja has revealed the identities of policemen involvement in the alleged killing of a student of Kwara State Polytechnic, ...
Politics
Governor Makinde Makes Fresh Appointments
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has announced a series of new appointments following his return from vacation. The governor, who returned from ...
Politics
Just In: IGP Orders FCID To Take Over Investigation On Slain Kwara Poly Student
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has ordered the homicide section of the FCID Abuja to take over the investigation ...
Politics
Updated: DSS Arrests, Detains NLC President Joe Ajaero
The Department of State for Security (DSS) has arrested the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero. Ajaero was arrested at ...
Crime
Slain Kwara Poly Student: Police Sympathise, Vow To Bring Fingered Officer To Book
The Kwara State Police Command has condoled with the family of Qoyum Abdulyekeen Bamidele who was allegedly killed in Ilorin by an officer ...
Politics
‘Hard Decisions For Development’, Tinubu Speaks On Petrol Price Hike
President Bola Tinubu has broken his silence on the increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol. Tinubu ...
Politics
State Police: NEC Gives States Deadline To Make Submissions
The National Economic Council (NEC) has given all states until September 9, 2024, to make their positions known on the establishment of State ...
Economy
Economic Challenges: Don’t Despair, Be Resilient – SMEDAN Tells SMEs
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has advised those proposing to float small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) to ...
Economy
Inflation: Nigerians To Spend 54.9% Income On Food In Next Six Months, Says CBN
The rising inflation rate will force Nigerian households to spend the largest amounts of their earnings on food in the next six months, ...
Politics
‘Slash Legislators, Executive Salaries By 30/40 Per Cent’, Electoral Committee Proposes
The Joint Committee on Electoral Matters has proposed a slash in salaries of legislators and executive members by 30 and 40 per cent ...
News
LG Poll: KWASU Chancellor In Strategic Meeting With APC Chairmanship Candidates, Stakeholders In Kwara South
Kwara South stakeholders in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC ) have mapped out strategies to win convincingly in the forthcoming local government ...
Politics
Kwara Police Parade Suspected Killer of Offa Health Tech Student, 5 Accomplices
….Driver For Alleged Killing of His Boss in Omu-Aran The Nigerian Police Force, Kwara State Command on Friday paraded Adebayo Joshua Happiness, who ...
Politics
LG Poll: Ilorin East APC Flags Off Campaign, Seeks Support For Candidates
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ilorin East local government area of Kwara State on Friday officially launched its chairmanship and councillorship campaign ...
Education
FG Jacks Up SUBEB Matching Grants To N3.5bn
The federal government has approved an upward review of statutory allocation of Universal Basic Education matching grants accessible by state governments for infrastructural ...
News
FG Okays 50% Electricity Subsidy For Public Hospitals
Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Tunji Alausa, announced this on Thursday at the National Neo-Psychiatric Hospital in Barnawa, Kaduna State.
Politics
10th Senate and the Nigerian People
By Anietie Ekong In the face of the current economic reality and the attendant hardship on the masses, what has been the role ...
Economy
MAN Laments Difficulties Caused By Government Policies, Proffers Solutions To Improve Economy
By Kayode Abdul The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has expressed concern over the challenges its members are facing due to government policies. ...
Politics
Tinubu Appoints Mohammed NIA DG, Ajayi As DSS Boss
President Bola Tinubu has appointed new Directors-General for the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Department of State Services (DSS). In a statement ...
Politics
Oyo Gov’t Commences 60-day Building Permit Amnesty For Property Owners
The Oyo State government has commenced a 60-day Online Building Permit Amnesty (OYBPA) program, aimed at regularizing buildings that were constructed without proper ...
Education
Underage Candidates Won’t Write NECO, WAEC Exams — Minister
Education Minister Tahir Mamman says underage candidates will no longer be allowed to sit for secondary school leaving examinations. The minister stated this ...
Politics
Irepodun Stakeholders Laud Gov AbdulRazaq’s, Developmental Projects
…Canvasses Support For APC Chairmanship Flagbearer Ahead of LG Poll By Abdul Kayode The stakeholders from the Irepodun Local Government area of Kwara ...
Politics
President Tinubu Swears In Kekere-Ekun As Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the Acting Chief justice of Nigeria pending senate approval. Her swearing-in followed President ...