The completion of the Opobo axis of the Ogoni-Andoni-Opobo Unity road has been declared top priority by the Rivers State Government in order to attract development to Opobo kingdom.
The declaration was made by Governor of the State, Nyesom Wike at a ceremony to mark the 150 years anniversary of...
President Muhammadu Buhari warmly felicitates with veteran journalist and author, Oloye Lekan Alabi, the Agba Akin Olubadan of Ibadanland, on his 70th birthday, October 27, 2020, joining friends and family to celebrate with the renowned writer, whose contributions continue to inspire.
The President salutes the foremost journalist, who served five...
Arrested on the claims of public disturbance on the eve of the new year, publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore has regained his freedom after an Abuja Magistrate Court in Wuse Zone 2 granted him bail at N20million on Monday.
Alongside four other – Peter Williams, Sanyaolu Juwon, Emmanuel Bulus...
Best graduating students of the Undergraduate and Masters programmes of the Lagos State University has received cheques of N5 million each presented by the Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for their outstanding academic performances.
Governor Sanwo-Olu during the presentation on Friday stated that the gesture is part of "our promise...
There are indications that out of 1.72 million persons that are eligible to vote in the Sept. 19, Edo governorship polls, 483,796 eligible voters will not participate in the election, records at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) reveals.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), an INEC document...
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has carried out an on-the-spot assessment to the site of gas explosion which occurred in Baruwa area of the state on Thursday.
Speaking at the site of the incident, Hamzat said the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu-led Lagos State Government would not tolerate any form...
Tola Oyediran, eldest child of late Premier of Western Region, Obafemi Awolowo, is dead.
Echotitbits gathered that Oyediran passed on around noon on Friday at the age of 79.
She was billed to celebrate her 80th birthday anniversary on December 1.
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Oyediran, until her death, was the Chairman, Board of Directors...
The ongoing #EndSARS movement has assumed a violent dimension in Edo State as people posing as protesters attacked facilities of Nigeria Police Force.
The protesters were accused of security facilities at Ugbekun Police Station, Oba Market Police Station and Idogbo Police Post in Benin, Edo State capital.
Describing the incident as...
Timi Frank criticizes DSS as Buhari seeks Senate's approval for Data Protection Bill.
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) refutes claims of telephone tracking and leakage made against it in the media.
According to Reuben Muoka, NCC's Director of Public Affairs, the commission has been receiving numerous inquiries from the media...
Almost 48 hours after Nigeria was under fire and the infamous Lekki Toll Gate shooting at unarmed peaceful protesters Tuesday night, Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari will now address the nation at 7pm on Thursday, October 22, 2020.
Presidency spokesman, Femi Adesina disclosed this in a statement Thursday evening, stating that...