archiveApril 2022

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), has sued President Muhammadu Buhari “over the failure to unblock the phone lines of over 72 million telecommunication subscribers barred from making calls on their SIMs.” Joined in the suit as Respondents are the Minister of Justice and the Attorney General of the...

The wife of Nigeria’s president, Aisha Buhari, has urged political parties to always consider women as running mates to candidates contesting elections for various positions across the country. Aisha Buhari was speaking on Saturday night when she hosted Presidential Aspirants from various political parties for an Iftar at the State...

Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has disclosed that he would continue to pray for the success of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo’s bid for the country’s presidency. The monarch spoke while receiving Osinbajo Youth Organisation (OYO), led by Tukura Kwayi, at his palace in Ile-Ife. According to the monarch, the...

A delegation of the Oyo State Government on Saturday paid a condolence visit to family members and associates of the late Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lamidi  Olayiwola Adeyemi III. The delegation, led by the state's Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Chief Bayo Lawal, described Alaafin's...

The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has described the passing of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi lll, as a great loss to the Yoruba people at home and in the diaspora, and to Nigeria as a nation. Lawan condoles with the Government and people of Oyo State and the...

Former President Goodluck Jonathan may soon declare his interest to reclaim the exalted seat of the presidency in the 2023 poll. Jonathan dropped the hint while addressing hundreds of youths from across the country, who trooped to his foundation’s office in Maitama to clamour for his return to power. His...

  declares readiness for credible 2023 polls despite insecurity The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has asked political parties to submit copies of their membership register to the commission before their primary elections. The commission said the directive was in compliance with the new Electoral Act 2022, and mandatory requirement...

Justice S. D. Pam of the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has convicted and sentenced an internet fraudster, Ochei Andrew, to two years imprisonment for impersonation. He was jailed on Thursday April 21, 2022, after pleading "guilty" to the two count charges preferred against him by...

  commended by Lagos State Sports Commission Fearless energy drink brand from Rite Foods has donated gymnastics equipment to Lagos State Weightlifting Association (LSWA) as part of its resolve in promoting sports development that ensures physical fitness among youths. The market leader that has been the hallmark of uniqueness in...

    *VP adds: President Buhari gave me every opportunity to serve   *Describes Oba Balogun Ali-Iwo Okunmade II a great gift to Ibadan, Nigeria   _*Olubadan to VP: In God’s name, you will be President of Nigeria   Nigeria needs leaders who deeply care about the common man and...