The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has been nominated by the Federal Government to lead the Nigerian delegation to the 60th International Art Exhibition (Biennale Arte) organised by La Biennale di Venezia in Italy. The governor and others are expected to be in the Veneto region of Italy fromContinue Reading
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has vowed to remain persistent in expressing his deep concerns about the 2024 budget, citing its critical importance to the lives of citizens, especially the poor. In a statement via X on Tuesday, Obi argued that the budget’s numerous negatives have far-reachingContinue Reading
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has called on the Police, particularly the Inspector General, Kayode Egbetokun, to weed out bad officers from the force. This was as he pledged the full cooperation and support of the National Assembly for better policing of Nigeria. Akpabio said this at the maiden editionContinue Reading
The air component of Operation Hadarin Kai (OPHK) has executed a precision airstrike on the hideouts of ISWAP terrorists, killing over 30 of their fighters within Kolleram village along the shores of Lake Chad. In a statement signed by the Director, Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force on TuesdayContinue Reading
Students from the Faculty of Dental Science at the University of Jos took to the streets on Monday, protesting the delayed accreditation of their programmes by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria. The root cause, according to the students, was the shortage of lecturers in the faculty. Bearing placardsContinue Reading
Israel launched a “diplomatic offensive” against Iran on Tuesday, calling on 32 countries to impose sanctions against the Revolutionary Guards and their missile programme. Late on Saturday, Iran carried out an unprecedented direct attack on Israel, using more than 300 drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles, in retaliation for aContinue Reading
Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo has ordered the arrest of one Mr Itoro Monday Uko in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area of the state for contempt of court. Itoro Uko is said to have abandoned his wife and only child, a two-year-old girl, in the village toContinue Reading
Families and friends of the traditional ruler Ewu Kingdom in Delta State, Clement Ikolo, are said to be in the dark about his whereabouts for about a month since he was detained by the Nigerian military. A statement by the Secretary of the Ewu-Urhobo Traditional Council of Chiefs, Abizor Henry,Continue Reading
The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, on Monday, received 22 students and staff members of the Federal University of Gusau in Zamfara State rescued on Sunday. Bandits had on September 2023 invaded the institution and abducted over 30 students and staff members. Seven of the students were rescued while twoContinue Reading
The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas, has called on the National Assembly to consider the speedy passage of the endangered species bill to address the negative impact of wildlife trafficking in Nigeria. Represented by the Deputy Director, Forestry, Federal Ministry of Environment, Rasak Kolawole, the minister maintained that outdated lawsContinue Reading