Former President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has expressed shock over the passing of Brigadier General Jones Oladeinde Arogbofa (Rtd), his former Chief of Staff, who died at the age of 72. Jonathan in a condolence message to the Arogbofa family and the people of Ondo State described him as a dedicated and loyal Nigerian who served the nation and humanity to the best of his abilities. The former President further noted that Gen. Arogbofa was a...

The Ekiti State Ministry of Health and Human Services has sent an advisory to residents urging them to take appropriate caution with current inclement weather and energy (light) situation, which can pose serious health risks. A press statement on Tuesday signed by Dr. Oyebanji Filani, Commissioner for Health and Human Services, noted that to ensure the safety and well-being of our community during such extreme weather events, the government advised the following measures: “Stay Hydrated:...

The Federal Government has tackled Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for comparing Nigeria’s economic challenges to that of Venezuela. The Minister of Information & National Orientation, Mohammed Idris in a press statement on Tuesday noted that the Governors owe Nigerians an account of increased allocations The statement read, “We welcome their call for a bipartisan approach to solving our nation’s economic and security problems. “As critical stakeholders and leaders...

Senator Ned Nwoko, the lawmaker representing Delta North senatorial district, wants the Senate to amend the existing law that prohibits Nigerians from bearing firearms for self-defence. The Firearms Control Act No. 32 of 1959 provides that no person shall have in his possession or under his control, any firearm or ammunition except such person has a license from the President or the Inspector General of Police. With the alarming escalation of attacks, abductions for ransom...

Under order 14 rule 107 subsection 1 of the Enugu State House of Assembly standing orders, the bill for a law to amend the Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission Law Cap 59 Revised Laws of Enugu State 2004 HB. 3, 2024, on Tuesday was considered, read for the 3rd time and passed by the Speaker Rt. Hon. Uche Ugwu. Introducing the executive bill to the House, Minority Leader Iloabuchi Aniagu, member representing Nkanu West Constituency...