Day: February 13, 2025

The Peoples Democratic Party on Thursday affirmed that a 10-member caretaker committee, led by Tony Aziegbemi, is the legitimate leadership of its Edo State chapter. This was stated in a release issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr Debo Ologunagba. The statement read in part: “The attention of the national leadership of the Peoples
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The Peoples Democratic Party on Thursday affirmed that a 10-member caretaker committee, led by Tony Aziegbemi, is the legitimate leadership of its Edo State chapter. This was stated in a release issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr Debo Ologunagba. The statement read in part: “The attention of the national leadership of the Peoples

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A Special Anti-Cultism Court sitting in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Thursday, sentenced 35-year-old Timileyin Afolayan to 10 years imprisonment for unlawful possession of firearms and another seven years for belonging to a secret cult. Afolayan, who resides at No. 26 Bajomo Ijaye Ojokoro, Lagos State, was convicted on a two-count charge of membership of an
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A Special Anti-Cultism Court sitting in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Thursday, sentenced 35-year-old Timileyin Afolayan to 10 years imprisonment for unlawful possession of firearms and another seven years for belonging to a secret cult. Afolayan, who resides at No. 26 Bajomo Ijaye Ojokoro, Lagos State, was convicted on a two-count charge of membership of an

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Zamfara Governor, Dauda Lawal, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to persistently pursue bandits until they are all effectively defeated, destroyed, and subdued. A statement by the Lawal’s spokesman, Sulaiman Idris, on Thursday, disclosed that ‘Operation Safe Corridor’ for disarmament, deradicalisation and integration of repentant bandits back into society has been launched. Idris added that the
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Zamfara Governor, Dauda Lawal, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to persistently pursue bandits until they are all effectively defeated, destroyed, and subdued. A statement by the Lawal’s spokesman, Sulaiman Idris, on Thursday, disclosed that ‘Operation Safe Corridor’ for disarmament, deradicalisation and integration of repentant bandits back into society has been launched. Idris added that the

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The Senator representing Niger East Senatorial District, and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, Senator Sani Musa, has said that the country can take care of its budget without putting pressure on oil. Recall that the Senate on Thursday approved the 2025 Appropriation Bill, passing a total budget estimate of ₦54.99 trillion. Among the
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The Senator representing Niger East Senatorial District, and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, Senator Sani Musa, has said that the country can take care of its budget without putting pressure on oil. Recall that the Senate on Thursday approved the 2025 Appropriation Bill, passing a total budget estimate of ₦54.99 trillion. Among the

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The National Assembly has passed Nigeria’s 2025 national budget, amounting to N54.99 trillion. This represents a 99.96% increase from the 2024 budget of N27.5 trillion, marking the largest annual jump in recent years. President Bola Tinubu initially proposed a budget of N49.7 trillion but later requested an increase to N54.2 trillion before the National Assembly
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The National Assembly has passed Nigeria’s 2025 national budget, amounting to N54.99 trillion. This represents a 99.96% increase from the 2024 budget of N27.5 trillion, marking the largest annual jump in recent years. President Bola Tinubu initially proposed a budget of N49.7 trillion but later requested an increase to N54.2 trillion before the National Assembly

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Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce won 3-0 at home to Anderlecht in the first leg of their Europa League knockout phase play-off tie Thursday, while Real Sociedad triumphed 2-1 away to Midtjylland. Former Premier League duo Dusan Tadic and Edin Dzeko scored in the first half for Fenerbahce before Morocco international Youssef En-Nesyri headed in a third
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Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce won 3-0 at home to Anderlecht in the first leg of their Europa League knockout phase play-off tie Thursday, while Real Sociedad triumphed 2-1 away to Midtjylland. Former Premier League duo Dusan Tadic and Edin Dzeko scored in the first half for Fenerbahce before Morocco international Youssef En-Nesyri headed in a third

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The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board on Thursday concluded the sale of Hajj seats for the 2025 pilgrimage, ensuring that intending pilgrims from Kano State are well prepared for the spiritual journey. The Director-General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Lamin Danbappa, confirmed the payment during a crucial meeting with Local Government Hajj
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The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board on Thursday concluded the sale of Hajj seats for the 2025 pilgrimage, ensuring that intending pilgrims from Kano State are well prepared for the spiritual journey. The Director-General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Lamin Danbappa, confirmed the payment during a crucial meeting with Local Government Hajj

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The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board on Thursday concluded the sale of Hajj seats for the 2025 pilgrimage, ensuring that intending pilgrims from Kano State are well prepared for the spiritual journey. The Director-General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Lamin Danbappa, confirmed the payment during a crucial meeting with Local Government Hajj
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The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board on Thursday concluded the sale of Hajj seats for the 2025 pilgrimage, ensuring that intending pilgrims from Kano State are well prepared for the spiritual journey. The Director-General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Lamin Danbappa, confirmed the payment during a crucial meeting with Local Government Hajj

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The Ogun State Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service has apprehended 25 illegal immigrants working as farm labourers in the Odogbolu Local Government Area of the state. The migrants were arrested at their hideout following credible intelligence. It was gathered that the individuals, all male Beninese nationals, were engaged in farm labour without proper documentation.
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The Ogun State Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service has apprehended 25 illegal immigrants working as farm labourers in the Odogbolu Local Government Area of the state. The migrants were arrested at their hideout following credible intelligence. It was gathered that the individuals, all male Beninese nationals, were engaged in farm labour without proper documentation.

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