President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mourned the death of elder statesman, renowned businessman and former Governor of the old Gongola State, Alhaji Bamanga Muhammad Tukur, who died at the age of 90. In a statement issued by the State House, President Tinubu described Tukur’s death as the end of a remarkable chapter in Nigeria’s political…
Ekiti State is set to showcase its agro-tourism potential and investment opportunities at the 22nd Akwaaba African Travel Market, scheduled to hold from September 13 to 15, 2026, at Eko Hotels & Suites, Lagos. The state will participate under the theme, “Ekiti Agro-Tourism, The Farm Is the Destination,” as it seeks to attract tourists, travel…
The Ekiti State Coordinator of Young Professionals for Tinubu (YP4T), Barrister Abimbola Daramola, has unveiled a Back-to-School Initiative targeting 1,500 pupils across Ekiti State ahead of the 2026/2027 academic session. The initiative, launched in Ikere-Ekiti on Saturday, is designed to reduce the financial burden on parents by providing beneficiaries with school uniforms, sandals, bags, notebooks…
Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has reportedly visited the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, in custody. The reported visit, according to sources, was aimed at offering words of encouragement to Kanu, who is currently being held in prison custody.Jonathan was reportedly quoted as telling the IPOB leader: “God…
The Presidency has defended the administration of President Bola Tinubu against claims that little or nothing has changed in Nigeria, saying the country has recorded significant progress since the government assumed office. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made the statement on Saturday while reacting to a post by financial…
Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, has died at the age of 90. Tukur reportedly died on Saturday at his residence in Abuja after a prolonged illness.His family confirmed his death, according to reports. His remains are expected to be buried on Saturday at the palace of the Lamido of…
The Onigbesi of Igbesi Land, Oba Moses Oyinloye Iwedunmoye I, has died days after he was rescued from kidnappers in Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State. The monarch was abducted on August 22 when armed men invaded Igbesi community in the state.He regained his freedom five days later after security operatives launched an operation…
The Federal Government has demanded immediate investigations into the deaths of two Nigerians in South Africa, amid growing concerns over violence against Nigerians and other African nationals in the country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs identified the deceased as Bishop Taiwo Michael Fakunle and James Uchechukwu Nwankwo. Fakunle was reportedly murdered at his residence in…
President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, says shares of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, currently offered at N525 each, could rise to N10,000 in the future.Dangote, who spoke in Hausa during an interview with Abis Fulani, said small-scale investors would be prioritised in the allocation of shares under the refinery’s Initial Public Offering, IPO. He…
At least 23 prisoners have died in Tunisia in recent weeks amid extreme heat, according to the Tunisian League for Human Rights (LTDH), which attributed the deaths to soaring temperatures and harsh detention conditions. LTDH President Bassem Trifi said the organisation documented the deaths through information obtained from doctors, lawyers and relatives of prisoners. He…
