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By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Chieftain of New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Ogun State, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has asked Nigerians to submit to people God Almighty placed in leadership positions. Oguntoyinbo, who is also the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bullion Records, advised Nigerians to submit themselves "to those God has shown mercy, so as to pave the way" for themselves too. He stated these in a statement on Monday, March 10, to herald the third series of Ramadan Lectures that one of his firms organizes annually. The 2025 edition is to be delivered by Fodhilat Sheikh Abdul Basit…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Mrs Nkechinyere Mbah, wife of Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has pledged to sustain policies and programmes geared towards the development of women, girls and other vulnerable groups in society. Mrs Mbah gave the assurance during the celebration of this year's International Women's Day at the Michael Okpara Square, Enugu, South-East Nigeria. Mrs Mbah, who was represented by the wife of Speaker, Enugu State House of Assembly, Mrs Chinyere Ugwu, stated that since the inception of the present administration in the State, it had continued to map out policies and programmes to enhance the welfare of…

"As a member of the SDP, I am committed to fostering a unified democratic platform to challenge the APC in upcoming elections." With these words, former governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, quit the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) today, Monday, March 10 -an act likely to spark massive political consequences across board in the country. For one, he has thrown his hat in the ring, clearly expressing his intention to oust President Bola Tinubu and APC from power in 2027. Explaining why he left APC, El-Rufai pointed to irreconciliable differences with the present leadership. A central figure in…

By Rosemary Ameh, Sokoto Excitement filled Sokoto as Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, and the founder of Renewed Hope Youth Initiative, Seyi Tinubu, on Sunday, March 9, visited the North-Western State to break the ongoing fast with some Muslim youths. Seyi is President Bola Tinubu's son. Speaking during the visit, the Minister said it was to identify with youths in the state during the period of Ramadan. Olawande noted that a group of select youths would be empowered during the trip, to enable them become self-reliant. He further explained that the youth are pillars and future leaders of…

By our reporter The late Gen. Sani Abacha's family members have returned the accusing finger over the controversial annulment of the June 12,1993 presidential poll,to then Head of State, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, popularly called IBB. They described his narrative that it was their now-late patriarch, General Sani Abacha, who annulled the election, as a "deliberate distortion of historical facts." Abacha was Defence Minister in the IBB regime at the time. He was later to become Head of State from November,1993 to July, 1998. In a statement on Sunday, March 9, the Abachas stated that Babangida, and not their father,…

By Okerafor Athanasius, Jalingo A socio-cultural group in Taraba State which is under the aegis of Takum Chamba Socio-cultural Development Association, has applauded the pronouncements made by the Appeal Court over a chieftaincy dispute in Takum Local Government Area (LGA). The socio-cultural group said the court's decision to order a retrial of the appeal filed by the Kuteb against the Taraba state government and the Chamba ruling clan of Takum,was a welcome development. The group through a press statement issued to journalists in Jalingo, the state capital, by its spokesperson, Sawariga Dauda, lauded the decision made on March 5, 2025,…

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has appealed to the people of Kwande Local Government Area (LGA), particularly the women who have taken to the streets to register their grievances about the security situation in the LGA, to remain calm as his government works unrelentingly to bring peace to the area. A statement by Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the governor, Tersoo Kula, said the governor expressed worry over the incessant attacks on Kwande communities by armed herders and wondered why Kwande and Ukum have received the attention of these attackers now that relative peace is…

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna The family of Elder Jatau Danladi Bako has announced his passing on. The family said he died in the early hours of Friday, March 7, 2025, in Kwoi, Jaba Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State. Details surrounding his death remained unclear as of press time, but the news has sent shockwaves through the community and among those who knew him. Elder Bako was a revered figure known for his unwavering faith, wisdom, and dedication to his family and society,the family noted, adding that the passing on marks the end of an era for many who…

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Suspected bandits have again abducted six persons, including a relation of the Bishop of Sokoto Catholic Archdiocese, Bishop Hassan Kukah. They were kidnapped from Anchuna village, Ikulu Chiefdom, Zangon Kataf Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State,North-West Nigeria. The abduction which occurred last Wednesday night, according to a local source, has sparked apprehension in the area. Recall that Yohanna Kukah, the paramount ruler of Ikulu Kingdom and brother to Bishop Kukah, was also kidnapped on January 2, 2018 at his residence in Anchuna village, but regained freedom after spending nine days in the kidnappers' den. In…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan A federal lawmaker, Representative Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, has raised the alarm that armed herdsmen have invaded Ogunmakin, Gambari Reserve, and surrounding communities within the Oluyole federal constituency (her constituency) in Oyo State. The lawmaker spoke at the weekend in Abuja, alleging further that the herdsmen had embarked on a destruction spree of farm produce, intimidating local farmers, and using weapons such as guns and cutlasses to instil fear in Ogunmakin residents. Her media aide, Olamilekan Olusada, on Saturday, March 8, quoted Rep Akande-Sadipe as saying that this had jeopardised the livelihood of farmers, exacerbating the economic crises…