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Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has banned grazing and rearing of cattle in the State, saying those interested in cattle farming should get their own private cattle ranch and that a bill to make movement of cattle from one location to another criminal in the State will soon be sent to the State House of […]

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, led by Comrade Ayuba Wabba has announced the suspension of its protest over the hike in fuel price. The announcememnt was contained in a communiqué at the end of its congress meeting on Sunday. “NEC after due consultation with its constituents resolved to suspend with immediate effect, the action it […]

The Obaro of Kabba in Kogi State, Oba Michael Olobayo has died, aged 71 years. Announcing the demise of the first class traditional ruler in Kabba on Sunday, the Obadofin of Oweland, Mike Yusuff, said he died on May 21st. News of his death had been making the rounds for sometime. Palace sources said that Olobayo died after about three months […]Read More

The Presidency has attributed the postponement of President Muhammadu Buhari’s planned two-day state visit to Lagos to what it called “scheduling difficulties.” The President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, explained this to journalists on Sunday. Shehu said Buhari needed more time for the Lagos trip as well as a similar one […]

The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, has again assured Nigerians that quality and uninterrupted power supply in the country is achievable but could only happen if citizens cooperated with the government. He said by taking ownership of and protecting the various power supply facilities across the country, citizens would be advancing […]

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has issued a statement dissociating itself from the new militant group in the Niger Delta region, “Niger Delta Avengers” accusing the group of sinister agenda to destabilize President Muhammadu Buhari’s government. MEND said it does not have any plans to associate with the secessionist ambition […]

Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo state has appointed Dr Gbade Ojo and Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin as his Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff respectively. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Yomi Layinka, the Special Adviser to the governor on Communication and Strategy, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have sealed off buildings along Azikoro Road, Yenagoa and other property allegedly belonging to a Former aide of Bayelsa State Governor  Mr. Apere Embelakpo. It was however noted that the sets of exotic shopping complexes and malls allegedly acquired by Dickson’s former Special Assistant on Millennium Development Goals […]

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has warned that there could be reprisal attacks on Fulani herdsmen in the State if they do not desist from invading communities in Ekiti and attacking the people, describing the Fulani herdsmen that invaded Oke Ako in Ikole local government area of the State on Friday, killing two residents of the town and […]Read More

Former militant leaders of the Peace and Cultural Development Initiative, has encouraged the Niger Delta Avengers to cling to peace and stop their irrelevant destruction of pipelines and national valuables. After rising from an emergency All Niger Delta Security Stakeholders Meeting in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital. Reuben Wilson, aka ‘General Pastor’ said this in a […]

The National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday dissolved its National Executive Council, National Working Committee (NWC) and set up a seven-man Caretaker Committee. The motion to dissolve the party’s NEC and NWC was moved by Mr Austin Opara, a former Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives and seconded by Mr Emeka Ihedioha, […]

President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked Mr. John Kennedy Opara as the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission. His sack was announced in a statement issued by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Babachir David Lawal. “The decision was with effect from Thursday, May 19, 2016” Lawal, said. The terse statement read, “His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, […]Read More