Eminent Yoruba patriots converged in Ibadan to advocate returning the country to the regional system of government, as it existed in the late 1950s and early 1960s. The concerned stakeholders met under the auspices of a non-governmental organization, the Yoruba Region Consultative Forum, which is advocating for a regional system within the Nigerian federation. The meeting, which brought together representatives from different parts of Yoruba land, including Kwara and Kogi states, deliberated on the proposed...

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, who holds the traditional title of (Midala Huba), has approved the appointment of substantive District Heads (Hakimai) in 8 Districts of the Huba Chiefdom based on the recommendations of His Royal Majesty, Tol Alheri Bulus Nyako Ph.D, Tol Huba, the President of Hong LGA Traditional Council. According to a statement from the Council, the newly appointed District Heads are Mr. Henry N. Kadiri – Hyema, Idi Maigari – Gashala/Mayolope,...

The Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has unveiled a compendium recording more than 10,000 milestones achieved under his administration across critical sectors in the State’s economy. Unveiling the compendium documenting the policies, projects, reforms, and achievements of Dr. Mbah since assuming office in May 2023, Mbah revealed that the book did not capture some later projects. The compendium, titled ‘A Thousand and One Reasons Why Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah Should Continue as Governor...

The Bauchi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has denied reports that its party structure has collapsed into the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), labelling the claims as complete falsehoods orchestrated by political impostors. The state leadership cleared the air yesterday during a press briefing held at the party’s secretariat along the Maiduguri Bypass in Bauchi. Addressing journalists, the Bauchi PDP Legal Adviser, Yahaya Garkuwa Esq, maintained that the party remains intact, stable, and...

…Seeks Police Investigation The Allied Peoples Movement (APM), has condemned the alleged blockade of the convoy of the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, during his visit to Benue State, demanding an immediate police investigation into the incident. The former Governor of Anambra State, was reportedly on his way to Yelwata on Tuesday to visit families affected by the recent killings in the area when his convoy was allegedly blocked by...

The Federal Government of Nigeria has faulted fresh attacks launched by the Houthis in Yemen against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, describing the development as a serious threat to regional peace and stability. The attacks, which occurred on Monday, reportedly injured scores of civilians and caused damage to civil infrastructure. In a statement by the Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Oluwafemi Adeniyi, on Tuesday, noted that the renewed hostilities posed a threat not only to...