Akinruntan represents Ilaje Constituency 1, while Ogunmolasuyi represents Owo Constituency 1; both are members of the ruling All Progressives Congress. The pair announced their resignations on the floor of the House during Tuesday’s plenary session, which was presided over by the Speaker, Olamide Oladiji. Akinruntan cited the state’s political power-sharing arrangementsas the reason for his […]
The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays to commemorate this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration. This was announced by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement issued on behalf of the Federal Government on Monday. The Minister extended heartfelt congratulations to all Muslims in Nigeria and […]
In a statement released by the spokesman for the state command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, it was stated that the suspects were arrested based on the confession of a detainee in custody. Ikenga said the police operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu carried out the arrest at Agukwu-Nri, Anaocha Local Government Area of the […]
The move came as part of a broader effort to control overcrowding and ensure safety during the annual Islamic ritual. The Interior Ministry stated that the measure targets both foreign nationals and Saudi residents attempting to perform Hajj without authorisation. Fines of up to $5,000 and possible deportation have been imposed on violators. In addition, […]
In a statement released on Sunday, the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed condolences to the Nigerian government and the families of those affected by the disaster. The statement expressed sorrow over the loss of lives and extensive damage caused by the flooding in the Mokwa region. In response to the disaster, President Bola Tinubu […]
He described the nationwide tour, which commenced on Wednesday, as a campaign plea to get a verse from singer Davido after several failed attempts. The singer explained that he has been mimicking Davido for the last five years to get his attention for his music. Announcing the development in an Instagram post, Nasboi shared a […]
The strike has been postponed following the intervention of the Minister of Labour and other stakeholders, who have held a series of meetings with union leaders over the past 48 hours. A statement released on Sunday by Mr Joel Ebiloma, Public Relations Officer of the JUSUN National Judicial Council Chapter, noted that the two-week reprieve […]
State disaster management officials said eight people died in Assam, and nine in Arunachal Pradesh, many of them in landslides as earth loosened by the water slumped into the valley below. Another five people died in a landslide in the neighbouring state of Mizoram, state authorities said. The officials said that six people lost their […]
He stated this on Saturday during a grand civic reception and appreciation ceremony organised by the ‘Oha Isiala Ngwa People’ of Isiala Ngwa North and South Local Government Areas, in recognition of his performance across the state, especially in those local government areas. Amid endorsements and calls for his re-election in 2027, Otti stated that […]
Miami will open the new FIFA tournament on June 14 against Egyptian and African champions Al Ahly, and after a major dip in form, they have found their touch again in their last two MLS games. A 4-2 win over Montreal in midweek, with Messi and Luis Suarez scoring two goals each, eased the tensions […]