Maryam Abacha, widow of Nigeria’s former military ruler, General Sani Abacha, who died in office on 8 June 1998, has challenged the assertions in a recent autobiography by her husband’s immediate predecessor, General Ibrahim Babangida that the late Head of State orchestrated the 12 June 1993 election annulment, which was won by Chief Moshood Abiola Also read: 12 June: How Abacha planned …

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago has announced a N1 billion donation as relief for Mokwa flood victims in the state, alongside commencing a N7 billion road and bridge project to enhance connectivity and recovery efforts in the affected area Also read: Sallah: Mokwa bridge collapse drives up tomato, pepper price The governor made the announcement during an on-the-spot assessment of the …

A member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Temitope Adewale has praised President Bola Tinubu’s economic progress and steady national development under the current administration. Also read: Nigeria’s economy back on track under Tinubu – Bagudu In a statement on Monday after a private visit to the President in Lagos, Adewale, who represents Ifako-Ijaiye constituency I and chairs the …

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has revealed that the National Identity Number (NIN) registration in the prisons has started and that 59,786 inmates have been successfully enrolled in the ongoing exercise across custodial centres nationwide. Also read:  NIN enrolment hits over 120m as NIMC explains price review In a statement on Sunday, the service’s spokesperson, Umar Abubakar clarified that the figure …

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Abia State Governor, Dr.. Alex Otti has backed President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, which he said are difficult but necessary. He praised President Tinubu’s removal of the controversial fuel subsidy, calling it a bold move to reset Nigeria’s troubled economy. Also read: Marketers praise Tinubu on oil reforms, others Otti made the remarks during a weekend visit from former governor of …

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde used his Eid-el-Kabir address to propose a constitutional amendment for a single five or six-year term for governors, citing distractions of re-election campaigns hindering governance

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assures Nigerians that the nation’s most difficult economic days are over, expressing confidence in a future of renewed hope and prosperity in his Eid-el-Kabir message

Aliko Dangote names the access road to the Dangote Refinery ‘Bola Ahmed Tinubu Road’ in honour of President Tinubu’s support for the private sector and vision for the Lagos Free Trade Zone

Inspector General of Police, Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, commissions 31 new gunboats in Lagos to significantly enhance Nigeria’s maritime security operations and combat crime on waterways