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The Kano State Government is set to organise a mass wedding ceremony for no fewer than 2,000 couples. This initiative is part of efforts to promote social welfare, strengthen family values, and curb social vices across the state. It will be recalled that the state government earmarked N2.5 billion in its 2025 fiscal budget to fund the … Continue reading “Kano govt set to organise mass wedding for 2,000 couples”
The National Council of State has approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). This was disclosed in a statement by the Special Assistant to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday. He said that President Bola Tinubu presented … Continue reading “Council Of State Approves Amupitan As New INEC Chairman”
Ten days after the death of Somtochukwu Maduagwu, news anchor and producer with Arise Television, the police authorities have announced the arrest of 12 suspects in connection with the robbery incident. Somtochukwu, popularly known as Sommie, died in the early hours of September 29 when armed robbers invaded her residence in the Katampe … Continue reading “Police Arrest 12 Suspects Over Death Of Arise TV Anchor”
Nigeria’s foremost broadcaster, diplomat and elder statesman, Dr. Christopher Kolade, has passed on at the age of 93. He died peacefully on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, according to a statement by his family. Born on December 28, 1932 in Erin-Oke, Osun State, Dr Kolade had a distinguished career as a diplomat, academic, advocate for … Continue reading “VIDEO: Amazing African, Christopher Kolade (1932–2025)”
Justice Maryann Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory High Court has adjourned hearing in the alleged money laundering case instituted against the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, to November 12 after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) called its sixth witness. At the resumed hearing of the case on Thursday, … Continue reading “Alleged Money Laundering: Court Adjourns Yahaya Bello’s Trial To Nov 12”
President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of former Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Dr Christopher Kolade, describing the late diplomat as the “finest of men.” The veteran broadcaster and elder statesman died on Wednesday, he was aged 92. In a statement on Thursday, Tinubu paid glowing tributes to Kolade, saying … Continue reading “‘He Was Among Finest Of Men,’ Tinubu Mourns Christopher Kolade”
Renowned Nigerian statesman Dr Christopher Kolade has died aged 93, his family announced in a statement. “We are thankful for his incredible life of faith and service; and are grateful for God’s abundant blessings,” the statement read in part. The statement said the late broadcaster died peacefully on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Born on … Continue reading “Revered Statesman Christopher Kolade Dies At 93”
The Lagos State Government has issued a two-week ultimatum to property developers and owners at the Trade Fair Complex, Ojo, to obtain proper building approvals and regularise their operations in line with existing physical planning regulations. During the stated time frame, they are expect to approach the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development … Continue reading “Trade Fair: Lagos Govt Gives Developers Two Weeks To Obtain Building Approvals”
It was a typically theatrical moment for the man who loves to publicly boast of being the “peacemaker-in-chief.” Donald Trump’s top diplomat interrupted a televised meeting at the White House to hand the US president a note and whisper in his ear that a Gaza deal was imminent. Shortly afterwards he announced the agreement … Continue reading “How Donald Trump Pulled Off His Gaza Deal”
The National Council of State has approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). This was disclosed in a statement by the Special Assistant to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday. He said that President Bola Tinubu presented … Continue reading “UPDATED: Council Of State Approves Tinubu’s Nominee Amupitan As New INEC Chairman”