…35 suspected cultists were also arrested during an initiation rite at a hotel in Bakassi LG, including a native doctor who prepares “criminal charms” for them, while 14 females were part of those arrested as fresh initiates of the secret cult.

…Says NASS commission can’t determine lawmakers’ remuneration The Federal High Court in Lagos in a landmark judgment today ordered the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to fix the salaries and allowances of the 469 members of the National Assembly– 109 in the Senate and 360 in the House of Representatives to reflect the […]

By  Ozioruva Aliu   NIGERIANS in Italy yesterday described attempts by some citizens against efforts of the officials of the Nigeria Embassy towards a seamless procurement of International travelling passports as unpatriotic and sabotage aimed at disparaging officials of the Embassy.     They were reacting to a viral post on face book bearing the nameb Sunday Ogieva […]

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE paramount ruler of Igarra/Akuku Clan in Akoko-Edo local government area, HRH Oba Adeche Saiki II has lauded the victory of Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State at the Supreme Court which dismissed the allegation of forgery against him.  A congratulatory letter titled “Congratulation to an icon” personally signed […]

The Onion Producers and Marketers Association of Nigeria (OPMAN) has given reason for suspending its supply to the Southeast.

The national football team, Super Eagles, will try out new things with the friendly against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in Vienna, Austria, scheduled for 7:30p.m., today, Friday.

By Dayo Johnson, Akure The All Progressives Congress, APC has expelled two governorship aspirants in the 2020 Ondo governorship election for alleged anti-party activities. They include the daughter of the late sage and civilian governor of Ondo state, Mrs Jumoke Anifowose-Ajasin, and Dr. Nath Adojutelegan. Addressing newsmen in Akure, the state Publicity Secretary Alex Kalejaye […]

Chief Patrick Ukah served as the State Commissioner for Information in the first term of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and was appointed in the second term as Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education.

As the world grapples with climate change, the NiMET and IFAD-VCDP, Thursday, signed MoU to boost farmers’ food production along…

By Ikechukwu Amaechi THERE are times that try men’s souls, British-American philosopher, Thomas Paine, once wrote. Nigeria is in the throes of such debilitating times, more so for Ndigbo. It has never been this bad since the end of the civil war in January 1970. A leader with empathy, who inspires, and uplifts, is needed […]

By Dirisu Yakubu, Abuja As skeletal preparations begin for the processes leading to the 2023 Presidential election, eminent leaders from the South and Middle-Belt recently declared their support for a President of Southern extraction. Speaking under the aegis of the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum, SMBLF, they argued that the North would have had […]

King Biobelemoye Josiah polled 64 votes to defeat Admiral Victor K. Ombu with 5 votes and Chief (Arc). Baratuaipre Edoghotu with 2.

…We’re ready to defend Yorubaland —Hunters By Dapo Akinrefon & Ola Ajayi LEADER of the pan-Yoruba Socio-Political organisation, Afenifere, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, yesterday, called on South West governors to take proactive steps to ward off invasion of the South-West by foreign Fulani herdsmen because war is imminent. Chairman of the Oyo State Security Network, tagged […]

DELTA State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, Friday, approved the appointment of Chief Patrick Ukah as Secretary to the State Government.

…Task govt on infrastructural investment, others By Elizabeth Adegbesan Experts in the  financial sector of the economy said the adoption of digital technology to carry out agricultural processes will improve food production in Nigeria and Africa. They, therefore, tasked the government to partner with the private sector in building strong infrastructural investments to aid the […]