Nigeria’s longest serving monarch dies after 64 years on the throne
Joseph Davies-Agba, the traditional ruler of Obudu, is dead. Davies-Agba’s death was announced on Sunday by Kjay Jedy-Agba, his son, in Calabar, Cross River state capital. The late traditional ruler, who was on the throne for 64 years, is widely regarded as the longest serving monarch in Nigeria. “It is with […]
‘You lost presidential poll woefully, stop lamenting’ — Lai tackles LP, PDP
Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture, has asked opposition parties to desist from “bleating” about the outcome of the presidential election. While speaking on Thursday at a meeting with APC governors in Abuja, President Muhammadu Buhari said while the All Progressives Congress (APC) was working hard to retain the presidency, opposition parties […]
Nine ‘IPOB members’ arrested over murder of police officers in Imo
The police command in Imo says it has arrested nine suspected members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) over the murder of five officers and two civilians in the state. On April 21, gunmen killed the officers and a couple identified as Mr and Mrs Nwagu during an attack at Okpala […]
Hadiza Bala Usman: My book was necessary to prove I did not loot NPA
Hadiza Bala Usman, former managing director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), says she authored a book to address rumours that she looted the agency. The book, titled ‘Stepping on Toes: My Odyssey at the Nigerian Ports Authority’, details her experience and the opposition she faced at the NPA up until her removal […]
We won’t negotiate until army respects ceasefire agreements, says Sudan’s RSF
Mohamed Dagalo, leader of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group in Sudan, says his troops will not stop fighting until the country’s army adheres to ceasefire agreements. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Sudan’s military head, and Dagalo have been involved in a violent power struggle that has lasted weeks. At least 512 […]
Newspaper Headlines: Vehicles, beer, plastics to cost more as FG hikes taxes
Reports on the politicking for the 10th national assembly leadership positions and postponement of the census dominated the cover pages of Nigerian newspapers. Source: Top Stories
Five children among 16 burnt beyond recognition in Osun auto accident
Sixteen persons were killed on Friday in an accident along the Ode-Omu highway of Osun state. The state command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said the accident involved a Mazda commercial vehicle and a Lexus jeep. Henry Benamesia, the sector commander, confirmed the incident in an interview with NAN on […]
A census we don’t count on
The national population and housing census, so central to planning in modern societies, is one of the most politically volatile aspects of the Nigerian nationhood. I can safely predict that no matter the outcome of the next census — formerly scheduled for May 3-5 but now postponed indefinitely — it will be hotly disputed. […]
Kano governor-elect will review Sanusi’s dethronement, says Kwankwaso
Rabiu Kwankwaso, presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), says the incoming government in Kano will revisit the dethronement of Muhammadu Sanusi. Abdullahi Ganduje, outgoing governor of the state, dethroned Sanusi, 14th emir of Kano, in 2020, over allegations of insubordination. Aminu Bayero, son of the late Ado Bayero and […]
Melaye: I’ll run Kogi with fear of God and be governor for all ethnic groups
Dino Melaye, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the November 11 Kogi governorship poll, says he would run an inclusive government if elected into office. In a statement released on Saturday by Melaye’s media team, the PDP candidate spoke during a visit to the palace of Abdulrazaq Isa Koto, Ohimege Igu […]