The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D, on Tuesday, as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary and his 59th birthday, reached out to some Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) at Kabusa community in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Tajudeen, who led a delegation comprising the Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu; Chief Whip, Hon. Usman Bello Kumo, and other members of the House to the IDPs’ camp, said...

The New Nigeria Peoples Party  (NNPP) has charged opposition parties to support the Federal Government in building the country. The party also kicked against inciting statements and unverified criticisms, saying that opposition parties should contribute their quota through viable submissions and suggestions to get Nigeria to greater heights. Speaking at the NNPP Independence Day Anniversary stakeholders meeting on Tuesday in Lagos, the Founder, Dr Boniface Aniebonam said that unguarded criticisms alone wouldn’t lift Nigeria from its challenges....

Foremost Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) has condemned the position of the Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele on regionalism, saying the lawmaker has lost the trust of the people he’s representing. It will be recalled that Senator Bamidele had at the National Assembly hearing on constitutional review rejected the bill to return Nigeria to regionalism saying if the lawmakers should allow regional system in Nigeria, it would automatically give the Easterners...

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has extolled the role of security agencies for maintaining peace and order in the state. Fintiri gave the commendation in his message on the occasion of the 64th independence anniversary of Nigeria’s nationhood. The Governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Humwashi Wonosikou explained that his administration’s peace initiatives are aimed at promoting harmony and understanding among citizens. He urged the people not to compromise the...

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa while exercising his ‘prerogative of mercy’ has granted pardon to 117 inmates serving various sentences in the state’s correctional facilities in the spirit of Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan in a statement said the governor’s initiative aligns with Sections 212 (1) and (2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended). According to the statement, among the beneficiaries are,...

Anglican Bishop of Nnewi Diocese, Bishop Ndubuisi Obi, has expressed deep disappointment over the conduct of the Local Government and Councillor elections held on Saturday, condemning the electoral process as a failure. In a statement shared on his official Facebook page, Bishop Obi criticised the manner in which the elections were conducted, particularly lamenting the involvement of a Professor in overseeing the flawed process. He expressed his dismay at the inability of a scholar of...

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has granted pardons to 117 convicts serving various prison sentences in the state’s correctional facilities. The announcement was made on Monday in Akure by the Governor’s spokesperson, Mr Ebenezer Adeniyan. According to the statement, 19 inmates will be released, while others who were on death row will have their sentences commuted to prison terms. It was further explained that several inmates would have their sentences reduced to create opportunities for...

The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and socio-political organization, Afenifere, has commended Nigerians for their enduring spirit, expressing optimism that things would soon be better. The organisation also called on governments at all levels and political players to ensure they contribute to improving the security and welfare of the people. The remarks were contained in the message by the leader of Afenifere, Chief Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, as released by the National Publicity Secretary of the organisation, Comrade Jare Ajayi...