Okpebholo hails Oshiomhole’s leadership legacy at 74
BENIN CITY: Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has paid glowing tribute to former Edo State governor and senator representing Edo North, Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole, as he marked his 74th…
Easter: IGP deploys special forces, 250 tactical personnel to secure Benue
Makurdi: The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olatunji Disu has deployed 14 units of specialised forces and 250 tactical personnel to reinforce the Benue Police Command. DSP Edet Udeme, the command’s…
I’m not vying for election in 2027- Ortom
Makurdi: The immediate past governor of Benue, Chief Samuel Ortom, said on Saturday that he is not vying for any elective position in the 2027 general elections. Ortom made the…
Forgiveness key to peaceful living, Anglican Bishop tells Christians
Ilorin: The Bishop of the Diocese of Kwara, Anglican Communion, Rt. Rev. Sunday Adewole, has urged Christians to embrace forgiveness as a way of life in order to promote peaceful…
Insecurity: Experts want government to tackle ethnic profiling, stereotyping
Abuja: Some security experts have called on the government to support peace building recommendations aimed at addressing ethnic profiling and stereotyping in security discourse and operations across West Africa. The…
International Friendlies: Super Eagles to play Poland & Portugal in June
Fresh from defeating one FIFA World Cup-bound team (Iran) and drawing with another (Jordan) in the city of Antalya, Turkey, three-time African champions Nigeria are looking forward to a very…
Labour Party to Hold Presidential Primary on April 28
Abuja: The Labour Party has fixed its Presidential primary for April 28, State congresses April 25, Local Government Area and Ward congresses for April 24 and April 23 respectively. This…
ADC crisis is a matter of law, not outside manipulation – Lawyers
AABUJA: Two Nigerian lawyers have attributed the ongoing leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to procedural legal issues and binding court rulings, dismissing claims of external interference. The…
Why Tinubu met Plateau victims, stakeholders at Jos airport — Presidency
Abuja: The Presidency has explained President Bola Tinubu’s decision to meet Plateau killings victims and stakeholders at the Yakubu Gowon Airport, Jos, citing logistical and operational constraints. Presidential Spokesperson, Mr…
FCT residents opt for modest Easter celebration amid rising costs
Abuja: Some residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) say they have scaled down their Easter celebrations in response to rising economic pressures. The residents spoke in separate interviews with…