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Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a lawsuit challenging President Bola Tinubu’s proclamation of emergency rule in Rivers State, ruling that the plaintiffs lacked the legal standing to bring the case forward. The suit, filed by Belema Briggs and four others, sought to invalidate…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that over 6.2 million Nigerians have successfully completed their online pre-registration for the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, as the country gears up for the 2025 general elections. According to data released by INEC on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, a…
He urged the people of Benue not to grieve excessively, stressing that Ogbeh had lived a fulfilled life dedicated to service. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to the late former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Audu Innocent Ogbeh, describing him as a “patriot and statesman whose…
Former governor of Oyo State, Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has been formally installed as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The historic coronation took place on Monday at Mapo Hall, Ibadan, where Governor Seyi Makinde presented the staff of office and instrument of authority to the new monarch at exactly 3:08 p.m.…
Former Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Prof. Bola Akinterinwa, has suggested that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s absence from this year’s United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) could be a calculated decision to avoid potential embarrassment from US President Donald Trump. Tinubu was represented at the 80th UNGA…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, to attend the official installation of Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The President’s convoy pulled into the historic Mapo Hall venue around 2:25 p.m. on Friday, where he was warmly received by Governor Seyi…
Former Governor of Oyo State, Rashidi Ladoja, has been officially crowned as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland in a grand traditional ceremony held at the historic Mapo Hall, Ibadan. The installation of Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the new Olubadan of Ibadanland marks a significant chapter in the ancient city’s royal…
According to the NUJ, some of these groups have circulated flyers announcing press conferences at the secretariat but fail to show up, further exposing the fraudulent nature of their activities. The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council has warned the public, government agencies, and corporate organizations to…
Former Nigerian President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has emphasized the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation in politics, stating that he holds no grudges over past political actions taken against him. He made the statement on Wednesday evening during a requiem mass in Abuja in honour of the late Chief Audu Ogbeh,…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly criticized the federal government for what he termed as “misplaced priorities,” lamenting that authorities continue to celebrate revenue milestones while Nigerians lose their lives to unchecked violence and insecurity. Atiku made the remarks in a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle…
