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The Action Peoples Party (APP) has described the just concluded Osun State governorship election as a major boost to Nigeria’s democratic development, declaring that the exercise...
The federal government has commenced moves to compensate property owners whose houses, structures and other assets are affected by the construction of the Cross River-Ebonyi-Benue-Kogi-Nasarawa-Abuja Superhighway.Minister...
Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has described Governor Ademola Adeleke’s victory in the Osun State governorship election...
Blessing Agbebaku, speaker of the Edo state house of assembly, has resigned from his role amid alleged moves by members of the assembly to impeach him....
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has expressed profound sadness over the death of prominent Niger state political figure, community leader and philanthropist, Alhaji Ibrahim Wali, the Garkuwan Kontagora. A statement Sunday by special assistant on media to the minister, Rabiu Ibrahim, noted that the Idris described the late Wali as a close associate, trusted friend and distinguished son of Niger state whose life was marked by generosity, loyalty and an abiding commitment to the progress of his people. “I have received with profound sadness the news of the passing of my dear friend and brother, Alhaji Ibrahim Wali, the Garkuwan Kontagora. His death is a deeply personal loss to me and a painful one for the people of Kontagora Emirate and Niger state,” the minister said. Idris said the late Garkuwan Kontagora distinguished himself through years of service to his community, using his influence and resources to support people and advance causes that improved lives of people. “Alhaji Ibrahim Wali was a man of the people in the truest sense. He understood that privilege and influence carried a responsibility to uplift others. He touched many lives through his philanthropy, support for education, empowerment of the less privileged and commitment to the development of his community. “As Garkuwan Kontagora, he carried his traditional responsibility with dignity and devotion. He remained deeply connected to the aspirations of the people and was a respected voice on matters affecting Kontagora Emirate and Niger state. “I will personally miss his friendship, his counsel, his warmth and his remarkable ability to build bridges across different segments of society. We have lost a dependable friend and a patriot who genuinely desired the progress of his people,” said Idris.
The natives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) under the auspices of Abuja Original Inhabitants Youth Empowerment Organisation (AOIYEO) has called on the federal government to...
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Independent Corrupt Practices and...
The federal government has explained why prices of meat, milk, eggs and other animal-source protein are likely to remain high, while blaming the country’s low-productivity livestock...
A coalition of eight political parties in Zamfara state have dissociated itself from a recent press conference held by what it described as a few members...
The federal government has been urged to subject religious organisations and initiatives promoting peace and national cohesion to evidence-based scrutiny, while ensuring that no individual or...