Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that it is not fair to blame only the Igbo for attempting to secede from Nigeria. This is as the former Nigerian leader said the country’s three major ethnic nationalities had at one time or another attempted to break up the nation through secession. He said he usually felt bad […]

The Jigawa State Government has acknowledged the pledge of N1.448 billion in donations from state governments, private, and corporate bodies as support for the victims of the recent tanker explosion in Majia town. State Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sports, and Culture, Hon. Sagir Musa, disclosed this while briefing newsmen after the Executive Council Meeting, chaired […]

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced his government’s readiness to pay a new minimum wage of N85,000 to workers in the state. Sanwo-Olu disclosed on Wednesday while featuring on Politics Today, an interactive program on Channels TV. “I’m glad to let you know that the minimum wage for Lagos, which we’ve discussed with our […]

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu has sympathised with the government and people of Jigawa State over a petrol tanker explosion in Majiya town, Taura LGA, that has left over 90 people dead. The President’s wife through a statement on Wednesday, prayed Almighty Allah to grant Aljanah Fridaus to the departed and comfort all those affected […]

Billionaire Elon Musk has donated almost $75 million to the political action committee he founded to support Donald Trump’s US presidential campaign, according to filings made late on Tuesday, illustrating the Tesla founder’s growing commitment to the Republican cause. Musk, estimated to be the world’s richest man, has taken an increasingly visible role in Trump’s […]

Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, wrote to the State House of Assembly, notifying the Lawmakers of his intention to proceed on two weeks vacation from Monday 7th October 2024.The Governor’s letter was read at plenary by the Presiding Officer and Speaker of the House, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor. Oborevwori in the […]

Delta State Executive Council (EXCO) has approved the construction of Utagba-Uno/Ndemili Road phase 1, and Eweshi – Utagba-Uno Road, both in Ndokwa West Local Government Area. Commissioner for Information in the state, Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza, made the disclosure on Wednesday while briefing journalist after the state EXCO meeting which was presided over by Governor Sheriff […]

Former US President and Republican candidate in the November 5 presidential election, Donald Trump, has cancelled a television interview on CBS channel.CBS programme, ’60 Minutes’, disclosed this in a statement on its X handle on Wednesday. The campaign spokesman of the Republican, Steven Cheung, denied that the former President had agreed to participate in the […]

President Bola Tinubu is billed to commence a two-week vacation. Tinubu departed Abuja for the UK yesterday , Wednesday. His trip was disclosed by his Special Advisor on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, via a statement. According to Onanuga, Tinubu’s UK trip is part of his annual leave. “He will use the two weeks as […]

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, on Tuesday, visited the Maximum Correctional Centre, Makurdi, and granted pardon to six inmates serving at the facility. The governor said that all the pardoned inmates were recommended by the Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy headed by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice and Public Order, Mr Fidelis […]