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Northern Senators on Tuesday expressed deep sadness over the passing away of Senator Bello Mandiya at the age of 62. In a condolence message signed by their President, Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’ Adua (Katsina Central), the senators said Mandiya’s death was a painful loss for her family, the people of Katsina State, the people of Katsina South and the nation …

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of pushing Nigerian businesses into dire financial distress as foreign investors increasingly withdraw their funds from the country. Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, made the allegations in a statement released on Tuesday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu. The former …

The Benue State Government has accused the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, of failing to follow established protocols during his visit to the state, following an incident where some youths reportedly obstructed his movements on Tuesday. Benue State Information Commissioner, Solomon Iorpev, said Obi’s failure to officially notify the state government of his visit made it difficult …

In an important and traditional elevation, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Hon. Ladi Adebutu, together with his wife Adenike, were installed as Gbademu and Yeye Gbademu of Owu Kingdom respectively. ​The award ceremony, which took place on Tuesday at the Olowu Palace of Owu Kingdom in Abeokuta, brought together eminent traditional rulers, political …

The Chief Imam of Ilaro in Ogun State, Tajudeen Adewunmi, has explained the circumstances surrounding his decision to return ₦25 million allegedly entrusted to him by the late veteran Yoruba actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo. Adewunmi said the money was given to him for the reconstruction of grandfather Ogogo’s house and was never intended for the construction or …

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A few years ago, on my way to Sokoto, at the level crossing in Tsafe town, Zamfara state, I met a stern-looking road safety officer, who asked for the details of my vehicle, which I promptly handed over. After reviewing the details, he requested a warning triangle and a fire extinguisher, which I provided. Having found nothing amiss, he tried …

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Leading Nigerian carrier, Air Peace, has said its operations into the Togolese capital will ease the hitherto difficulties passengers go through while connecting flights within the West Africa sub-region. Speaking during the launch of the flight into Lome, the airline Safety Manager, Capt. Godfrey Ogbogu disclosed that the latest route increased Air Peace regional routes to eight in less than …