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The Ogun East Independent Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), on Saturday, paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Chief (Mrs.) Lucia Onabowale Onabanjo, former First Lady of Ogun State and wife of the state’s first civilian Governor, the late Chief Bisi Onabanjo.The delegation, led by the Secretary of the Chapel, Comrade Funmilayo Adewoju Suleodu, conveyed the heartfelt sympathy of the union ...

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Protesters have converged on the entrance of the National Assembly in Abuja for the “Occupy National Assembly” protest.The protest is against the backdrop of the Senate’s position on the electronic transmission of election re...

The Commandant General (CG) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Prof. Ahmed  Audi has issued a stern mandate to officers to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and commitment in the protection of Very Important Persons (VIPs).The CG gave this charge during his keynote address at a three-day VIP lead...

The Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Hon. Dr. Gift Worlu, has identified with victims of the recent fire outbreak in the Oro-Owo community of Rumueme Kingdom, pledging government support and advocating improved housing safety standards to prevent future disasters.Dr. Worlu visited the community on Tuesday to conduct...

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested two suspected kidnappers and recovered a large sum of money believed to be part of ransom paid by victims’ families, following an intelligence-led operation by operatives of the Anti-Cultism Unit, Emohua Annex.The arrest followed the abduction of a female victim and three others on January 19, 2026...

Hon. Naheem Balogun, widely known as “Imòlę Dee,” has officially announced his intention to contest the 2027 Lagos State governorship election under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) platform.Balogun, a former PDP House of Representatives candidate who recently returned to the ADC, made the declaration at a ceremony at De-Echo Event Centre in Egbeda, Lagos, attended by party supporters from Alimo...

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar met privately with Senator Abdulaziz Yari at the latter’s Abuja residence, raising fresh speculation about political maneuvering ahead of the 2027 general elections. The closed-door meeting drew attention from political watchers due to its timing and secrecy.No official statement was released regarding the purpose of the discussion, leaving journalists and observers without cla...

President Bola Tinubu has reportedly stepped in to suspend ongoing impeachment proceedings against Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Mrs. Odu, amid escalating political tensions in the state.The Rivers State House of Assembly had initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Fubara on January 8 over alleged gross misconduct. This marked the third attempt to remove him since his election in 2023. T...