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While no official reason was given, Dawakin-Tofa’s message hinted at “recent developments” being the motivation behind this decision even as the message has raised an eyebrow. The Kano State government under Governor Abba Yusuf’s administration has withdrawn accreditation from 14 journalists who were assigned to cover government activities. Sanusi Bature …

The Federal Government has said that it will review the compensation rates on crops and economic trees for landowners affected by projects to ensure fairness and justice. The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, disclosed this move by the Federal Government on Monday in Abuja. Commercial Playground Equipment …

Former House of Representatives member, Farouk Lawan, has been released from Kuje Prison after serving a five-year sentence for bribery. His release on Tuesday morning was confirmed by the spokesperson for the Nigerian Correctional Service, FCT Command, Samson Duza. “Lawan was released this morning after completing his jail term,” Duza …

Three weeks before the governorship election in Ondo State, the Independent National Electoral Commission assured journalists in the state that their safety during the coverage of the election would be guaranteed. The commission also warned journalists against publishing and spreading fake news before and during the election, which is set …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed fresh 14-count charges against a former Kwara State Governor, Abdulfattah Ahmed, and the Commissioner of Finance under his administration, Mr Ademola Banu, over an alleged N5.78 billion fraud. The case is before Justice Mahmud Abdulgafar of the Kwara State High Court. …

The police said Bobrisky also spent last night in a cell at the police facility, according to a police source. The Nigerian police authorities have confirmed that controversial crossdresser, Okuneye Idris, more commonly known as Bobrisky has been transferred to the Force Criminal Investigation Department Annex. The police said Bobrisky …

    A former member of the House of Representatives who represented Ondo East and West Federal Constituency in the 7th and 8th Assembly, Hon. Joseph Akinlaja has lost his mother-in-law, madam Rachael Olague, who passed away in Benin City on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.   According to a statement …

Like any other venture aimed at success, plantain farming that guarantees profitability requires observing the following procedures. According to the political scientist turned farmer Thomas Adekunle Oyewole whose farm is located at the Government Reserve Farm Settlement 111, Ayedaade Local Government, Osun State, the steps involved in raising successful plantain …

Nigerian author, Dimeji Sodeke spoke at length about his thought-provoking new novel,“Heavens of Immortals”, dishing insights into the deep, spiritual themes that shaped the book. In a recent press conference, Sodeke elaborate on the driving forces behind his ambitious literary work and the inspirations that pushed him to explore themes …

The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe has lauded technology giant, Globacom, for its unrelenting support for Ofala Festival, saying the company’s collaboration had enhanced the profile of the festival. The monarch disclosed that this had gingered the kingdom to make a formal request  to the Ministry of Art, …