President Muhammadu Buhari has honoured Emeka Anyaoku, a former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, with a national award. Anyaoku was bestowed with the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger. Significant others who received awards include Bisi Akande, a former Governor of Osun; Olusegun Osoba; Mamman Daura; and Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele, who received …
Daniel Bameyi, captain of the Flying Eagles, Nigeria’s U-20 national team, has assured supporters that the team will bounce back following their recent defeat to Brazil’s Young Selecao. In their last group game at the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup in La Plata, Argentina, the Nigerian team suffered a 2-0 loss against Brazil on Saturday …
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The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has implored President-Elect Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu to champion a new era of transparency by publicly divulging specifics of his assets, income, investments, liabilities, and interests and to inspire his Vice-President-Elect to follow suit. The organisation further pleads with the president-elect to swiftly uphold human rights, media freedom, …
A high-stakes search is underway in Ogun State as law enforcement races against the clock to apprehend a four-member gang responsible for an audacious armed robbery. The group reportedly earned $11 million in Abeokuta, the state capital. Emerging reports describe thieves donning black T-shirts, jeans, and face masks, leaving their identities in mystery. The unfortunate …
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The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) remains unyielding in its determination to contest for critical roles in the 10th National Assembly (NASS), undeterred by mounting opposition. The group’s position comes in response to comments from the Secretary of Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC), Bunmi Fasehun, who warned northern politicians against exploiting the situation for leadership roles …
The Anambra State Government has brought two fraudulent medics into custody and ordered the closure of their health facilities in Alor, Idemili South Local Government Area, and Adazi-Enu, Anaocha Local Government Area. Dr Afam Obidike, the State’s Health Commissioner, security officials and members of the Anambra Joint Enforcement Team (ANJET) stormed the sites on Friday …
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The Minister for Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, is uniquely distinguished within President Muhammadu Buhari’s cabinet – the most sued minister. Mohammed disclosed this at a farewell dinner in Abuja, celebrating his tenure as the Buhari administration nears its conclusion. The minister clarified that he stands as the most legally armed minister except for …
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As the end of President Muhammadu Buhari’s tenure draws near, Professor Greg Ibe, former Abia State Governorship candidate under the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), appeals for the liberation of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the arrested Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). He encourages this as a symbolic parting gift to Ndigbo. Having been …
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Following the assassination of traditional rulers in the Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State, the Coalition for True Governance condemned the act and called for a state of emergency. The group accused Governor Hope Uzodinma of failing to secure lives and property in the state. The group further urged the government to investigate the …
Members and leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State have endorsed and reaffirmed the state’s immediate past governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, as the party leader. Party members from the Ijesa-South Federal Constituency explained that the APC constitution clarifies the leadership position within the party. Johnson Ajilore, a former Vice Chairman, stated that while …
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