The Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Sunday went for a thanksgiving service held at the Deeper Life Bible Church Camp Ground in Ajebamidele, Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital. He was also at the place of worship with members of the newly-inaugurated Ekiti State House of Assembly. Fayose gave thanks to God for seeing…
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Blast Hits Maiduguri Cow Market
A well-known market in Maiduguri, capital of Borno State, which has come under attacks by terrorists, experienced another bomb explosion on Saturday evening. It was gathered that a suicide bomber struck a popular market in the city, claiming some lives and injuring many persons. However, we could not ascertain of the actual number of people…
I'll Still Publicly Declare My Assets–Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians of his willingness to make his assets known to the public. The President said this through a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by his spokesman, Garba Shehu. Buhari said once the Code of Conduct Bureau, CCB, verifies his assets as filled in the forms he submitted to the…
Buhari Off To Germany For G7 Summit
Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, will on Sunday morning leave the shores of the country to attend a meeting of the G7 holding in Bavaria, Germany. Buhari was invited to the G7 Summit by German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, as an observer, since Nigeria is not a member of the group. He will be meeting with Presidents…
Fuel Scarcity To End Next Week
This piece of news will excite many Nigerians who have been subjected to untold hardship by the lingering shortage in the supply of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, commonly called petrol. On Friday, after a meeting in Abuja between the Federal Government and major oil marketers in the country, it was agreed that an end will…
Wike Appoints Kobani Rivers SSG
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has appointed his former colleague in the immediate past administration’s cabinet, Kenneth Kobani as Secretary to the Rivers State Government. Kobani was the Minister of State for Trade and Investment in former President Goodluck Jonathan’s government, while Wike was the Minister of State for Education. The new SSG was also…
Don't Run Errands For Your Bosses–IG Warns Officers
Newly appointed Aides-De-Camp, ADC, and Chief Security Officers, CSO, attached to state governors in the Federation have been reminded of the need to always remain highly disciplined in their new posts. Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, stressed this while declaring open a two-day induction course for newly appointed ADCs and CSOs held at the…
Police Assure Crime Victims Of Justice
**Arraigns 129 Cult Suspects In Benin The Nigeria Police on Thursday commenced the arraignment of more than 100 persons suspected to belong to various cult groups in Benin City, the Edo State capital. Our correspondent learnt that a total of 129 persons were precisely taken to the Chief Magistrate, Special Grade ‘F’ Court in Benin…
Ekiti Assembly Inauguration In Pictures
The inauguration of the Ekiti State House of Assembly has kicked off and several dignitaries and residents of the state are presently at the occasion. Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State was welcomed into the hallowed chamber amidst loud roar of cheers from the audience. He will be performing the inauguration of the state Assembly…
Ekiti Agog For Lawmakers Inauguration
The atmosphere at the moment in Ekiti State, especially in the state capital, Ado-Ekiti, can be likened to what is experienced during the Christmas and New Year celebrations. Most residents of the state have trooped to the streets to celebrate the inauguration of the 26 lawmakers of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, into the Ekiti…