Okene Anglican Diocese explains ‘ban’ on immediate burials
…Says resolution does not apply to all By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — The Diocese of Okene, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), has clarified its recent resolution setting a minimum two-week period before burial arrangements are concluded, saying the directive does not apply to families of deceased persons whose children are “truly incapacitated.” In a rejoinder […]
‘Man of big ideas’ – Tinubu mourns elder statesman, Bamanga Tukur
President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the death of elder statesman, renowned businessman, and former governor of the old Gongola State, Bamanga Tukur.
Tinubu mourns elder statesman, Bamanga Tukur, described him as man of bold ideas
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the death of elder statesman, renowned businessman, and former Governor of the old Gongola State, Alhaji Bamanga Muhammad Tukur,.He died at 90 years. President Tinubu described the passing of Alhaji Tukur, the Tafidan Adamawa, as the end of a remarkable chapter in Nigeria’s […]
INEC unveils final list of presidential candidates for 2027 election
The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has released the final list of candidates for the Presidential and National Assembly Elections scheduled for January 2027, featuring 18 political parties and their presidential and vice-presidential candidates.
Atiku aide faults Onanuga over subsidy response
A media aide to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, Eta Uso, has faulted the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, over his response to Atiku’s recent proposal on production subsidy. Uso, in a statement on Saturday, said the Presidency’s response focused more on references to Atiku than on the substance of […]
Ondo govt links naming ceremonies to 29 deaths from ‘Monkey Tail’ consumption
By Dayo Johnson Akure The Ondo State Government has confirmed that 29 people died from the consumption of local herbal alcoholic mixtures, commonly called “monkey tail” in Odigbo council area of the state. Health Commissioner, Dr Banji Ajaka, said weekend that there were 60 suspected cases linked to two naming ceremonies. He said the fatality […]
