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Osinbajo prays for Tinubu on his 71st birthday
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has felicitated President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on the occasion of his 71st birthday, praying God to grant him more wisdom and strength in the years to come. In a […]

Buhari to Tinubu: Increase civil servants’ salaries after fuel subsidy removal
The outgoing Buhari-led government in Nigeria has recommended that the new administration of President-elect Bola Tinubu should give public sector workers pay rises after removing a fuel subsidy in June. Labour Minister, Chris Ngige, who […]

Buhari felicitates Tinubu at 71
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the National Leader of All Progressives Congress (APC) and President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as he clocks 71, on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. As history is beckoning on him to […]

How Africa can prosper in an increasingly complex world, by Osinbajo
• Says terrorism in Sahel region a global challenge at King’s College public lecture • Africa can lead revolutionary approach to climate change crisis, VP adds • Sees digitalization as continent’s best opportunity to leap-frog […]

Diya, a distinguished patriot with deep commitment to Nigeria — Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has commiserated with the family of the late Lt. General Donaldson Oladipo Diya, (Rtd), whom he described as a patriot, with deep love, and commitment to Nigeria during and after […]

Chaos in Israel as judicial reform plans draw mass protests
• Ruling party source says PM expected to halt legislation • Sacking of the minister drew tens of thousands of protesters Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition plunged into chaos on Monday, after mass overnight […]
Metro

Former student kills 6 in US Christian elementary school
The 200 young children enrolled at the Covenant School, a private Christian elementary school in Nashville, Tennessee, start each day with chapel and study the Bible twice a week. “The beauty of a PreSchool-6th school […]

Ekweremadu, wife, doctor found guilty of organ trafficking to UK
Ike Ekweremadu, a former deputy president of the Nigerian senate, his wife, and a doctor have been convicted of organ trafficking, in the first verdict of its kind under the Modern Slavery Act. Ekweremadu, 60, […]

Gunmen attack Apostle Johnson Suleman’s convoy, aides killed
By Marvellous Nyang Unknown gunmen have attacked the motorcade of a popular Nigerian preacher, Apostle Johnson Suleiman, but escaped from the scene unhurt. As gathered, Suleman was returning from a foreign trip when the gunmen […]
Politics

Appeal Court affirms Adeleke as Osun governor, fines Oyetola N500,000
By Marvellous Nyang The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has set aside the tribunal judgment that nullified the election of Ademola Adeleke as governor of Osun State. Delivering its judgement on Friday, March 24, […]

APC’s Abiodun defeats PDP’s Adebutu, reelected Ogun governor, says INEC
Governor Dapo Abiodun has been reelected for a second term of four years in Ogun State. Abiodun who is the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was declared the winner by Prof Kayode Adebowale, […]

Seyi Makinde wins, reelected as second term governor in Oyo, INEC declares
The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governor Seyi Makinde has been elected for a second term in Oyo State. He has been declared the winner of the Saturday, March 18, 2023, governorship […]
Sports

Liverpool dismantle Man Utd 7-0 in Premier League historic win, Mo Salah breaks records
As reality checks go, the humiliation Liverpool handed out to Manchester United at a joyous and almost disbelieving Anfield was as brutal as it gets. The statistics speak for themselves. Liverpool’s 7-0 win was a […]

Brazil football legend Pele dies aged 82
Brazilian football legend Pele, arguably the greatest player ever, has died at the age of 82. He is credited with scoring a world record 1,281 goals in 1,363 appearances during a 21-year career, including 77 […]

Messi wins Golden Ball for second time in World Cup
Argentina skipper Lionel Messi has won the Golden Ball at the 2022 World Cup after being named the tournament’s best player. Messi has scooped the 2022 World Cup Golden Ball award after captaining his side […]
Health

New health reform bill underway, says Osinbajo as committee concludes retreat
Pending a full committee report review and a complete policy document appraisal, a new health reform bill that will reposition the country’s health sector for improved delivery of set objectives to Nigerians will be in […]

Buhari inaugurates Nigeria End Malaria Council, appoints Dangote as Chairman
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, in Abuja inaugurated a 16-member Nigeria End Malaria Council (NEMC) with Alhaji Aliko Dangote as Chairman. He said the successful implementation of the Council’s agenda and savings […]

Be like Osinbajo, invest in Nigeria’s healthcare, Peter Obi charges leaders
By Oluwafemi Popoola The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi has urged the Nigerian leaders to invest robustly in the country’s healthcare delivery system by following the examples of the Vice President, Prof […]