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Fire razed down the popular Kogi Central Market in Kabba today. The fire, which started in the early hours of the morning, left traders and members of the community in shock and sorrow as the flames consumed numerous businesses and sources of livelihood. Sympathizers rushed to the scene to prevent further spread, but despite their […]
Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu has officially declared his ambition to succeed his principal, Governor Godwin Obaseki, as Governor of Edo State in the 2024 election. The announcement comes after weeks of speculation about Shaibu’s plans. Shaibu launched his campaign office in Benin City, the state capital, after the declaration. Recall that last week, the deputy […]
Dele Alake, minister of solid minerals development, has rolled out strategies to ensure maximum security at mining sites across Nigeria. Alake highlighted insecurity as a major challenge hampering the development of the sector. He said plans were ongoing in partnership with the National Security Advisor and the Ministry of Defence to further the process of […]
The Kano state police command has reacted to the planned protests by supporters of both the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) on Friday, November 24 and Saturday, November 25. In a press statement sent to journalists today, the police command advised Kano residents to remain patriotic and avoid engaging […]
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has approved with immediate effect the appointment of Mr. Bakare-Oki Olalekan as the Acting General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). A statement by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transportation, Mr Olawale Musa, noted that the appointment of Olalekan is for better […]
In a decisive move to protest a series of unresolved grievances, the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) in Osun State has declared an indefinite strike action. The union’s action stems from the state government’s seizure of their wardrobe allowance, the suspension of fellow workers, and the Chief Judge’s refusal to lift the embargo on […]
In a significant reversal of fortune, the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has overturned the decision of the Election Petitions Tribunal and reinstated Governor Abdullahi Sule of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the duly elected Governor of Nasarawa State. This decision marks a dramatic turn of events in the ongoing political drama surrounding […]
In a dramatic turn of events, judiciary workers in Osun state have resorted to industrial action, effectively halting all judicial operations in the state. This decision comes after a series of escalating tensions between the workers and the state government, culminating in the use of tear gas by police against protesting workers and journalists at […]
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has addressed the controversy surrounding a letter written by an opposition politician, which raised concerns about the procurement process in the State. The Governor noted the controversy generated by the letter was unnecessary, stressing that the State had nothing to hide in its public expenditure. Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke today while […]
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged Lagosians to actively participate in curbing the issue of building collapse in the state. Speaking at the unveiling of the new office building for the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) in GRA, Ikeja, the governor emphasized the need for collective action to address this pressing concern. […]
