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By Aminu Garko Kano, Nov. 20, 2023 The Police Command in Kano State on Monday alerted the public of plans by some groups of political party supporters to cause violence in the state. According to the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, the groups plan to take to the …

Monday, 20 November, 2023 If I were a politician, my devotion hours would be to the courts instead of pouring oil on INEC and voters, deities of limited powers. If the gods complain, I would ask them where they were when ugly death was killing sinners and saints. The buck …

By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Nov. 20, 2023 The Defence Headquarters has said that troops of 29 Task Force Brigade foiled the attack by terrorists on the convoy of Yobe Governor along Maiduguri-Damaturu road on Saturday. A statement by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, on Monday in Abuja, …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Nov. 20, 2023 The Federal Government has resolved the passport production crisis in the U.S. as the three Missions have resumed passport services. According to a Public Notice posted in the Embassy of Nigeria Washington DC website, all passport applicants scheduled earlier for biometrics are …

In his famous drama, Twelfth Night, William Shakespeare penned one of the most recognisable descriptions of greatness: “Be not afraid of greatness. Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them.” George Oppong Weah of Liberia is one who has achieved greatness in all ramifications. …

November 19, 2023 With my knowledge of the geography and contours of state government operations, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State may have last week fallen victim of one of three sets of advisers that a political power base in government is exposed to. One is a set of competent …

November 19, 2023 National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu, always wears a permanent visor of one who needs to be pitied. Last Monday, however, he advertised far more pity with his pithy speech. The venue was the Chief of Defence Intelligence 2023 Annual Conference in Abuja. His white babanriga fluffing …

Kelechi Iheanacho scored the equalizing goal to rescue Nigeria from defeat by Zimbabwe in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers encounter. The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification matchday-two fixture was played at the Huye Stadium in Rwanda on Sunday, November 19. This was the 8th meeting between Zimbabwe and Nigeria. Prior …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Nov. 19, 2023 The Organisation for the Advancement of Nigerians (OAN) and its 20 partner organisations in New York have urged the Federal Government to quickly address the passport production crisis in Nigeria’s Missions in the U.S.A. Nigeria has three Missions in the United States. …

By Femi Ogushola Abuja, Nov 19, 2023 Dr Kayode Ajulo, a constitutional lawyer has commended the outcome of  the Liberian Presidential Election, describing it as a salute to Africa’s progress. Ajulo, who is also the Chairman, Incorporated Trustees of Egalitarian Mission for Africa (EMA) said  this in a statement in …

By Deborah Coker Abuja, Nov. 19, 2023 Sen. Ned Nwoko (PDP-Delta North), has canvassed the participation of the more than 20 million Nigerians in Diaspora in the country’s electoral process. Nwoko told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja that such participation would enable them to vote …

OSOGBO The government of Osun state has denied news reports that Governor Ademola Adeleke has removed the Chief Judge of the state and appointed an acting Chief Judge, clarifying that the Governor had only forwarded the resolution of the House of Assembly and recommendation for an acting appointment to the …

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), BudgIT and 34 concerned Nigerians have filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu over “the appointment of at least four members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and allies of high-ranking politicians as new Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) for the Independent National Electoral Commission …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Nov. 19, 2023 The Consul-General of Nigeria in New York, Amb. Lot Egopija, has said that the Federal Government is working to boost the passport application processing system in the U.S. and other Nigerian missions abroad. Egopija gave the assurance at a hybrid town hall …

By Aminu Garko, Kano/Adeyemi Adeleye, Lagos Nov. 18, 2023 Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State  on Saturday announced his intention to head to the Supreme Court to challenge Friday’s Appeal Court dismissal of his appeal against his ouster by the Election Petition Tribunal. “I hereby inform the people of Kano …

The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, personnel released on administrative bail by the Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, November 17, 2023 will be charged to court at the conclusion of the ongoing investigation. The officers were released to their Service in strict adherence …

Ikuru Lizzy Port Harcourt, Nov. 18, 2023 Rivers Information Commissioner, Mr. Joseph Johnson, has said that Gov. Siminialaye Fubara was resilient and committed to the development of Rivers. Johnson said this during an interaction with executives of Rivers Correspondents chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), on Friday in …

By Abiodun Lawal Abeokuta, Nov. 18, 2023 Men of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps have arrested a 76-year-old man in Abeokuta for allegedly raping and impregnating a 16-year-old girl. Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development in Ogun, Mrs. Adijat Adeleye, told newsmen in Abeokuta on Saturday that …

By Victor Nwachukwu Owerri, Nov. 18, 2023 The Labour Party (LP) in Imo has alleged that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is delaying its access to Certified True Copies (CTCs) of documents used for the November 11 governorship poll in the state. The party’s allegation is contained in a statement …

It was a season of great joy for Group Captain Stephen Oluwole Daramola (Retired), for his family, relatives, friends and associates, as he celebrated his 80th birthday in grand style in Owo, Ondo State, recently. Many flew in from different parts of the world to be part of the landmark …

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede has called on Civil Society Organizations, CSOs across the country to engage in robust anti-corruption campaigns at the grassroots. He made the call on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at a One-Day Engagement between the EFCC and CSOs …

In celebrating Pan African Committee for Social Communications (CEPACS)’s 50th year anniversary, Catholic Bishops across Africa will gather to promote Synodal church in Africa through digital communications. Speaking at a World press conference held in Lagos, the president of CEPACS and Bishop of Oyo Diocese, Most Rev. Emmanuel Badejo said …

At a Jollof Carnival hosted in Lagos, Nestlé Professional unveiled a new 100g pack size of MAGGI Signature Jollof Seasoning Powder, a convenient and affordable option for out of home users including restaurants, bukas and hotels. With its attractive packaging and unique flavors, the seasoning in the new pack size …

By Joshua Oladipo Osogbo, Nov. 18 , 2023 The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has condemned the removal of the Chief Judge of Osun, Justice Adepele Ojo, by Gov. Ademola Adeleke. The NBA said in a statement issued on Saturday by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Akorede Lawal, that it will …