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"I was assured of succession for four years" - Kogi ex-deputy gov reflects on Yahaya Bello's last-minute withdrawal

Nigeria, Sept. 14 -- Edward Onoja, the former Deputy Governor of Kogi State, recently revealed that ex-Governor Yahaya Bello had assured him for four years that he would be his successor. In a surpri... Read More


2027: Southern ex-legislators declare support for Tinubu's second term

Nigeria, Sept. 14 -- The Southern Summit of Former Legislators has formally endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office, citing his economic reforms and commitment to nation-build... Read More


Sokoto-Badagry superhighway to transform regional transportation, trade - Minister

Nigeria, Sept. 13 -- In a recent inspection of the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway, the Minister of State for Works, Muhammad Goronyo, commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his unwavering commitment t... Read More


Covid-19 fraud: Osun govt vows to address succession crisis after jailing of traditional ruler

Nigeria, Sept. 13 -- The Osun State Government has pledged to take action regarding the situation involving the jailed Apetumodu of Ipetumodu, Oba Joseph Oloyede. This decision follows a directive is... Read More


Rukayat Shittu pushes electricity reform, invites citizens to public hearing

Nigeria, Sept. 13 -- The youngest lawmaker in Nigeria, Hon. Rukayat Shittu has called for citizens' participation in an upcoming public hearing on the Kwara State Electricity Power Sector Bill, 2025. ... Read More


Gov AbdulRazaq mourns slain vigilante in Isin, announces N10m support for family

Nigeria, Sept. 13 -- Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has hailed the courage of vigilantes in Isin Local Government following a deadly clash with armed criminals at Eleyin community. In ... Read More


Otunba Oyabambi felicitates Kwara PDP chairman, Babatunde Mohammed, on birthday

Nigeria, Sept. 12 -- Otunba Adetunji Oyabambi, a philanthropist and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has extended warm felicitations to the Chairman of the Kwara State chapter of the P... Read More


Burkina Faso removes visa fees for African nationals to strengthen continental solidarity

Nigeria, Sept. 12 -- Burkina Faso has officially announced the elimination of visa fees for all African nationals, a strategic move designed to bolster Pan-African solidarity and enhance the free move... Read More


Kano Gov declares war on same-sex marriage, other immoral practices with new bill

Nigeria, Sept. 12 -- Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has taken a significant step by approving a bill aimed at prohibiting same-sex marriage and what he terms "immoral practices" in the state. T... Read More


Two years after breaking world's record of longest cooking hours, Hilda Baci begins attempt to cook biggest pot of jollof rice

Nigeria, Sept. 12 -- Chef Hilda Baci is on a mission to achieve another remarkable culinary feat-cooking what she claims will be the "world's largest pot of Nigerian jollof rice." The much-anticipate... Read More