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National assembly moves resumption to May 6

The National Assembly has officially extended its resumption date for plenary sessions from Tuesday, 29 April to Tuesday, 6 May 2025. The announcement was contained in a memo dated 21...

Boko Haram: Borno is losing ground, says Zulum

Governor Babagana Zulum has broken his silence, insisting that the renewed Boko Haram attacks and kidnappings in many communities almost on daily basis without...

Kwara shortlists 1,800 for teaching jobs

The Kwara State Teaching Service Commission has shorlisted 1,800 applicants for teaching appointments in the state. This is contained in a statement issued by the...

PROFILE: Meet the new Alaafin of Oyo Oba Owoade

Oba Abimbola Owoade has been crowned the 46th Alaafin of Oyo. He succeeded the 45th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, who died on April...

Brazil to invest about $8bn in Nigeria’s agribusiness

The Federal Government has signed the Green Imperative Project agreement with Brazil which will see the South American country invest about $8 billion in...

Tinubu overrules Akande panel, backs Obasa to remain Lagos Speaker

President Bola Tinubu has resolved the leadership crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly, backing the return of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker, despite...

We gave you time,’ Wike orders demolition of houses in FCT

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday ordered the demolition of houses in the right of way of the ongoing...

Tinubu appoints Jega as special adviser on livestock reforms

President Bola Tinubu has appointed former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Muhammadu Jega as Special Adviser and Coordinator of...

I don’t have to consult Tinubu to become Lagos Gov – Jandor

Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, says he doesn’t have to consult with the strongman of Bourdillon, President Bola Tinubu, to become the governor...

Zamfara winning war against banditry — Gov Lawal

Governor Dauda Lawal has informed the World Bank that his administration is gradually winning the war against banditry in Zamfara State. The governor was on...

Ogun government warns Portable against assault of its officials

The Ogun State Government has warned Hip-hop artiste, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable against what it described as his habit of assaulting government...