Clamour for rights of Indigenous people of Abuja, others resurface at NEJII media training
By Shakirudeen Bankole Calls for adequate compensation for the displaced Indigenes of Abuja (IOAs) have resurfaced again, as experts warned that injustice to the group represents a security threat to…
Nigeria Governors’ FForum mourn late Bayelsa Deputy Governor Ewhrudjakpo
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has expressed profound sadness over the sudden passing of Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, who reportedly collapsed while in office on…
FCCPC announces expanded investigations into alleged exploitative air fares
Following public inquiries, the FederalCompetition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) today announced an expansion of the scope of existing investigation into pricing templates behind rates charged for tickets by some…
Ambassador Isola mourns death of Amosun family head
Ambassador Sarafa Tunji Isola, Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom from. 2021–2023 has joined other Egba leaders to mourn the death of the family head of the Amosun clan,…
South Africa is ‘our enemy’, says US senator Kennedy
Republican Senator John Kennedy has labeled South Africa an enemy of the US, as lawmakers increasingly push for Pretoria’s removal from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), Washington’s flagship…
Senate okays Fani-Kayode, Omokri, Ikpeazu, Yakubu, others for ambassadorial positions
The Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs on Thursday approved the nomination of former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, for appointment as ambassador. Other nominees cleared by the committee include former…
Ijebu Ode ruling house rejects Wasiu Ayinde’s membership form, says Fuji star not one of them
The Fusengbuwa Ruling House of Ijebu-Ode has formally dissociated itself from Fuji music legend and Olori Omooba of Ijebu, Wasiu Ayinde Omogbolahan, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, declaring that…
Ondo gov appoints Ara state’s Special Envoy for Creative Diplomacy
Nigeria’s foremost female talking drummer, Aralola Olamuyiwa, popularly known as Ara, has been appointed Special Envoy on Diplomacy and Global Creative Affairs by Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa. Ara confirmed the appointment…
ECOWAS to scrap flight taxes along regional routes
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says it will prohibit air ticket tax with a view to reducing airfares in all airports across the sub-region from Jan. 2026.…
FEC approves N58b for purchase of 200 electric buses
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the procurement of 200 electric buses for the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) at a cost of N58 billion, signalling a…
