A Nigerian activist, Mr Bishir Dauda, who is on a 50-day celebration road trip across West Africa to mark ECOWAS’ 50th anniversary, arrived in Cotonou, Benin Republic, on Tuesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that ECOWAS, founded on May 28, 1975, to foster subregional economic integration and political unity, is celebrating its 50th…
The National Youth Vanguard of Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected allegations made by Honourable Aminu Sani Jaji, who accused the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Muhammed Matawalle, of orchestrating claims of anti-party activities against him. In a statement issued on Saturday, the group’s National Publicity Secretary, Dr Adeniyi Wale, described Jaji’s…
Gov Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos has advised residents of the state intending to travel for the 2025 Hajj to ensure they are healthy before embarking on the pilgrimage. The governor also urged the residents to continue to give thanks to the Almighty for rebirth, growth and collective development due to the just-concluded Ramadan fast. He…
The Emir of Kano, Malam Mohammad Sunusi II, on Tuesday praised Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State for prioritising education, healthcare, agriculture, and security in the state The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that Sunusi expressed the appreciation while paying traditional Sallah homage to the governor in Kano. “We’ve come to pay Sallah homage…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike has commiserated with the former governor of Benue, Mr Samuel Ortom, over the demise of his younger brother, Mr Bernard Ortom. Wike, in a statement signed by his spokesman, Mr Lere Olayinka in Abuja on Tuesday, described the loss of Bernard as “painful” and…
Th suspended Kogi central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan,has expressed her eagerness to celebrate Eid-el-Fitr with her constituents on Tuesday. She also alleged that any violent acts during the visit should be blamed on Senate President Godswill Akpabio; Usman Ododo, Kogi governor; and Yahaya Bello, former governor of the state. “My dear people of Kogi Central, I…
The Kogi police command has asked Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to cancel her planned Eid-el-Fitr celebration rally in the central senatorial district of the state. Miller Dantawaye, Kogi police commissioner, gave the directive on Tuesday in a statement issued by William Aya, the command’s spokesperson. “Following the intelligence report on security threats in Kogi State and the…
By Abubakar Yunusa The lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Tuesday, announced that she would not back out on her plan to return to her constituency for the Sallah break. The senator also urged her supporters to disregard speculations making the round that she has cancelled her scheduled visit. She disclosed this…
Global Action Against Incinerator Alliance (GAIA Africa) has called for ban on importation of unmanageable second-hand clothing that cannot be reused, repurposed, or recycled in Africa. This is contained in a statement by Carissa Marnce, Africa Communications Coordinator for GAIA Africa, to mark the 2025 Zero Waste Day in Lagos on Monday. The statement said…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Mr Jim Ovia, the founder and chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, on his admission to the prestigious Freedom of the City of London. President Tinubu described the honour as a fitting recognition of Ovia’s exceptional contributions to business, innovation, and technology. He also highlighted Ovia’s significant role in shaping Nigeria’s…
