The Oyo State House of Assembly has approved the request by Governor Seyi Makinde to proceed on his annual leave, paving the way for his deputy, Bayo Lawal, to assume leadership in an acting capacity during the period.
The approval followed the formal transmission of a letter from the governor to the Assembly, notifying lawmakers of his intention to embark...
Fish farmers in Ogun State have appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the state governor, Dapo Abiodun, for urgent assistance following devastating floods that reportedly wiped out fish stocks worth over N700 million.
The farmers, operating across several communities in the state, said the disaster has left them grappling with heavy financial losses, disrupted livelihoods, and uncertainty about the...
A former deputy national publicity secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has dismissed claims that a recent letter allegedly written by former United States President Donald Trump to Nigeria’s President,...
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has disclosed that no fewer than 600 cases of human rights violations were recorded in Borno State, raising fresh concerns over the protection of fundamental rights in...
The family of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has distanced itself from a viral letter purportedly addressed to the leadership of the African...
Africa’s largest industrial conglomerate, the Dangote Group, has resumed the sale of premium motor spirit (petrol) in naira, while simultaneously increasing the pump price by N140, a development that is expected to have far-reaching...
A former governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, has revealed that he did not own a personal house throughout his eight-year tenure in office, a statement that has sparked fresh conversations about leadership,...
Nigeria’s correctional system is facing mounting pressure as over 80,000 inmates remain held in custodial centres across the country, with a significant number awaiting trial amid prolonged judicial delays. The situation has raised...
South Africa’s parliamentary inquiry into the controversial Phala Phala affair is set to enter a critical phase, as the Section 89 Committee prepares to...
An unexpected inspection by the Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, has exposed lapses in attendance and discipline among top government officials, following his...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially announced the commencement of its 2026 recruitment exercise, inviting qualified Nigerians to apply for various positions...
