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Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has dismissed criticism of his penchant for dancing, insisting that his hobby has never affected his responsibilities as governor.Adeleke made the remarks on Tuesday at the Arise TV town hall meeting for candidates participating in the August 15 Osun State governorship election.The governor, who is seeking re-election, said dancing was part of his personality and family culture, stressing that he was capable of combinin...

The Northern Christian Youth Professionals (NCYP) has condemned the description of Christians as “Arna,” a Hausa term commonly used to denote an infidel or unbeliever, in remarks attributed to prominent Islamic cleric, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, wa...

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of prominent Islamic cleric, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, over what it described as hateful and inciting remarks capable of aggravating religious tensions ahead of th...

…Condemn nationwide grounding, urge unions to return to negotiation tableNigerian diaspora groups have condemned the nationwide grounding of Air Peace operat...

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the appointment of Engineer Kelvin Aigbe as Special Adviser to the Governor on Security.The appointment was contained in a Government Special Announcement dated August...

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the nomination of Hon. Ayewoh Oyakilome as Executive Chairman of the Edo State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB....

Grassroots governance in Edo State is set for a major boost as Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved 4,800 special assistant positions to deepen government presence at the ward level across the state....

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has hinted that payment of its proposed annual ₦200 dues may become a requirement for students seeking mobilisation for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme.The NANS National President, A...

The Chairman of Ijebu Ode Local Government, Dare Alebiosu, has felicitated Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, on the occasion of his 57th birthday.Alebiosu described Senator Adeola, who represents Ogun West Senatorial District and chairs the Senate Committee on Appropriations, as an exceptional leader, statesman and steadfast public servant whose contributions have continued to impact Ogun State and Nigeria.In a birthday ...

Nigeria’s Super Falcons will battle South Africa’s Banyana Banyana on Thursday for a place in the inter-confederatin playoff for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup finals in Brazil.The encounter will determine one of Africa’s two t...