As Nigerians mark Democracy Day, goodwill messages have been pouring in from political leaders across the country. The President, Governors and other leaders are showing solidary with their citizens and urging for more commitment to the dictates of democracy. In a morning broadcast, President Muhammadu Buhari admonished Nigerians never to forget the sacrifices of the heroes of democracy. “Their patriotism …

Eleven more victims of the Abuja-Kaduna train attack were released on Saturday by their abductors, more than two months after their nightmare started on 28th March. There were six females among the freed victims. This was confirmed by Alhaji Tukur Mamu, the negotiator and media consultant to controversial cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi. But one of the relatives of the victims, …

 …”Go get your PVC, next move is to elect Tinubu as President” Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu returned to base on Saturday after the success recorded by his candidate in the presidential primary of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Governor was received by a mass party faithful, who thronged the presidential wing of the Murtala …

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has described 12th June as a special opportunity for Nigerians to recall the great patriotic contributions of the country’s past heroes, and also renew their commitment to democratic ideals, In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Yomi Odunuga, the Senate’s No 2 emphasised that the …

Last Sunday’s dastardly attack on worshippers at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Owo might be a calculated attempt to provoke massive crisis in Nigeria and all security agencies must work together in investigating it, Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has said. Reacting to the sad incident through a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and …

Former Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki has commiserated with the people of Owo Kingdom, the Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Ogunoye, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, the government, and people of Ondo State on the sad incident of the terrorist attack which happened on Sunday during a service at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo. He also urged the security …

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commiserated with his Ondo State counterpart, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi SAN and his government over the attack and killings of worshippers at St. Francis Catholic Church at Owa-luwa Street, Owo by gunmen on Sunday. Sanwo-Olu, who described the attack as “callous, inhuman and despicable”, also sympathised with the people of Ondo State, especially the residents …

Iya Olumo, the custodian of the deity of popular tourist centre, Olumo Rock died on Wednesday aged 137 years. Real name, Chief (Mrs) Sinatu Aduke Sanni was the mother goddess of the reversed tourist destination located in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Her son, Solomon Adio, who confirmed her death, said his mother died at her Itoko residence in Abeokuta after a …

The Society for Professional Background Screeners (SPBS) is set to commence its activities as an independent non-profit trade association of professional background screeners in Nigeria. The association aims to promote ethical business practices, foster awareness of background check as a security risk imperative, and establish acceptable and evidenced-based standards for background screening professionals in Nigeria. According to a statement by …

Nigerian biker and Rotarian, Kunle Adeyanju who embarked on a London to Lagos adventure in April this year, has reached his final destination amid jubilation from his fans all over the globe. Adeyanju, who tagged himself “Lionheart” before commencing the journey, declared that his journey was to create awareness and raise money to kick out polio. The global celebrity will …