Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday led an outpouring of tributes in honour of his wife, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, describing her as a woman whose life has been defined by compassion, integrity, humility, and an unwavering commitment to the service of humanity as she celebrated her 60th birthday.
The Nigerian Army has cautioned its personnel against the misuse of social media, warning that irresponsible online activities could compromise military operations and national security. Maj.-Gen. Emmanuel Emekah, General Officer Commanding (GOC), 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt, gave the warning on Wednesday, while declaring open the Third Quarter Social
The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Thursday, validated the Guidelines of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC on the conduct of the 2027 general election. In a unanimous decision, the court set aside the judgment of the Federal High Court which nullified part of guidelines. The appellate court voided
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has urged African Pentecostal leaders and scholars to develop practical solutions to Nigeria’s insecurity. Adeboye, represented by his Special Adviser on Administration, Prof. Dele Balogun, stated this on Thursday, while declaring open the International Conference on African
The Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Mr Dotun Oyelade, has said the two surveillance aircraft procured by the government would arrive in the state by the end of July. Oyelade, in a statement issued on Thursday in Ibadan, said that the two DA 42 MNG Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance aircraft
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Prince Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, SAN, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, on his 67th birthday and celebrates a distinguished legal career defined by excellence, integrity, patriotism, and unwavering service to Nigeria. Tinubu, according to a statement by his spokesman Bayo
A group of indigenous youth organizations in Plateau State has said that no fewer than 50 people have died, and hundreds have been displaced from their homes due to a wave of attacks that occurred in various parts of the state over the past week. These young leaders, hailing from
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), says the pilots involved in the recent Asaba airport incident have been suspended from operating in Nigerian airspace, pending investigations. Capt. Chris Najomo, Director-General of the NCAA, said both the pilot-in-command and the second-in-command have been banned from flying in the Nigerian Airspace and
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday ordered the final forfeiture of 48 properties, including a university, linked to Mr Abubakar Malami, former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), to the Federal Government. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, in a ruling, held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) had been
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate dropped slightly to 15.91 per cent in June 2026, from 15.93 per cent in May, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The NBS said this in its Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation Report for June 2026 released in Abuja on Wednesday. The report
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