By Charly Agwam – Bauchi Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has said that the Northern Elders Forum endorsement of his presidential ambition does not hamper other northern contenders from contesting for the position under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Governor Bala Mohammed and former Senate President, Bukola Saraki were reportedly nominated by the Northern Elders’ […]

By Luminous Jannamike, Abuja His Grace Most Revd Ignatius Kaigama, the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, on Saturday, called on President Muhammadu Buhari and the 36 Governors to urgently address the lingering insecurity, economic hardship and industrial action by university lecturers in the country. Kaigama, who made this call while speaking at the maiden general congress […]

By Ademola Adegbite, Ibadan Following the transition of late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, to the great beyond, the head of the Oyomesi, Basorun of Oyo, High Chief Yusuf Akinade Ayoola, is expected to take over the affairs of the palace, pending the appointment of a new Alaafin. Basorun, historically, has the final […]

By Dayo Johnson, Akure The Chairman of the South West Governors’ Forum and Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has described the passage of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, as a big blow to the Oyo Kingdom; Yoruba race; and the country at large. Akeredolu in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, […]

…royal father commends military for swift response to distress call …sympathizes with injured soldier By Peter Duru, Makurdi The number of casualties of Thursday’s attack on communities in Kwande and Gwer West Local Government Areas, LGAs, of Benue state by armed herdsmen has risen from 20 to 22. Recall that 20 persons were reportedly killed […]