Governor Yusuf described Mahmoud Baffa Yola as a patriotic leader whose legacy of selfless service continues to inspire generations. The governor further directed the Ministry of Health to immediately mobilise to implement the already approved renovation of the hospital and examine the requirements of medical equipment…

…that she has neither received any return on the investment nor recovered the principal amount invested. "Till date, I have not received any return on investment from the defendants. I have not equally received the principal sum that I invested," she said. Justice Akpan subsequently adjourned the matter until July 1, 20…

…it was a straightforward decision by the referee, although it took a considerable amount of time to reach that conclusion.” Despite missing the penalty, Lionel Messi delivered a pivotal performance, scoring twice to lead Argentina to a 2-0 victory over the European team on Monday evening. This outcome allowed the forme…

…Federal Government securities, with both instruments attracting subscriptions above the amounts offered. The 2035 bond recorded an oversubscription of N105.22 billion, while the 2037 bond was oversubscribed by N108.27 billion. Investor participation also strengthened significantly during the month. Total bids rose to 3…

…and taken for forensic checks as investigation continues. He urged residents to ignore rumours of rising insecurity in Lagos, saying such reports were false. The police boss also repeated the command's promise to protect lives and property across the state and warned criminals to stay away from Lagos. Also speaking, th…

…Muharazu, a commercial driver from Kaya village, said motorists and commuters faced enormous challenges before the bridge was reconstructed. "Whenever the rains came, transporting passengers and goods to the major market in Giwa became a nightmare. In many cases, we had to travel through Sabuwa and Funtua in Katsina St…

…and displaced persons should not be viewed solely as victims but as individuals with enormous potential who deserve dignity, opportunities and support to contribute meaningfully to society. He also revealed that efforts are underway to expand the National Social Register to accommodate more vulnerable persons, includin…

…economies. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Climate Group on Monday in London during the 2026 London Climate Action Week, marking the state's admission into the global coalition. The move reinforces Lagos State's commitment to climate leadership and sustainable development whi…

…bordering on alleged criminal breach of trust, misappropriation and diversion of funds amounting to N15.6 billion following the filing of additional proof of evidence. At the resumed proceedings, prosecution counsel, Abba Mohammed, SAN, informed the court that the amended charge and supplementary proof of evidence had…

The Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr Mariya Mahmoud, has denied any connection to the appointment of seven advisers reportedly announced by Bin Usman Rano, who allegedly identified himself as her media aide. In a statement released on Monday by her Special Assistant on Media, Austine Elemue…

…said the current investment pattern by major International chocolate companies amounts to an exit strategy from African farmers. He said: "If there are resources to invest in growing cocoa in a bioreactor, then the claim that there is no money for farmer welfare programmes, disease-resistant seedling distribution or li…

…restricting their movement with the hostages. It was further gathered that, following mounting pressure and the likelihood of capture, the terrorists have reportedly resorted to desperate tactics, including the recent gruesome killing of one of the abducted teachers, apparently in an attempt to blackmail authorities an…

…economy remain excluded from essential social security programmes despite their enormous contribution to the nation's economy. According to the organisation, more than 93 per cent of Nigeria's working population earn their livelihoods in the informal sector, yet most lack access to pensions, health insurance and other…

…raising a voice in support. My mind raced back to British jurist, Lord Denning who famously declared in 1964: "Justice has no place in darkness or secrecy. When a judge sits on a case, he himself is on trial… If he is suspicious, biased, or unfair, then the judge is the one who is condemned in the eyes of public opinio…

…Wole Oluyede and African Democratic Congress, ADC, Ambassador Dare Bejide.'' Be magnanimous in victory, Tinubu tells Oyebanji President Tinubu, yesterday, commended the people of Ekiti State for their peaceful and orderly conduct, and for reposing their trust in Governor Oyebanji. The President, in a statement by his S…

…be measured solely by regional GDP. He maintained that Igbo entrepreneurs drive enormous economic activity across Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Port Harcourt and other parts of Nigeria and that their influence extends far beyond the five South-East states. He further argued that GDP figures do not adequately capture commercial n…

…made the remarks in a post on his Truth Social platform yesterday, as Starmer faces mounting political pressure at home. "Keir Starmer will resign as Prime Minister of The United Kingdom. He failed badly on two ` very important subjects - immigration and energy (OPEN NORTH SEA ` OIL!). I wish him ` well!" Trump wrote.…

…announcement it had again closed the Strait of Hormuz. The talks in the Qatari-owned mountaintop resort of Buergenstock in Switzerland were the first to be held under the terms of a memorandum of understanding, MoU, agreed a week ago. The MoU calls for the strait to be reopened and a halt to all hostilities, including…

Governor Mohammed noted that throughout his service in the State House of Assembly, Nr Zaki distinguished himself through diligence, maturity, and patriotism

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…their shops, with goods destroyed by the rain. "We lost several goods, mostly grains, amounting to hundreds of thousands of naira. "We are calling on the government to come to our aid. "We depend on what we make from our petty trading in this market to fend for our families and pay our children's school fees. "We will…

…of jungle justice, lawlessness and the dangerous spread of mob violence fueled by rumours and misinformation. The deceased, an Islamic teacher and mother of more than five children was said to have travelled from the New Maraban Jos area to attend an Islamic lecture reportedly organised at a local school in the old Mar…

…The party asserted that Ogun residents are ready for a new direction and that no amount of propaganda can “stop the winds of change already blowing across the state.” This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Ogun PDP Youth Leader, Comrade Lukman Ejalonibu. Ejalonibu insisted that the recent comments by…

…through technological means, stressing that the integrity of elections remains paramount. “We want to emphasise unequivocally that the people of Osun State will not tolerate any form of technical rigging or manipulation that compromises the democratic process. “The people of Osun State are watching closely, and we will…