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Crises have broken out in Agosasa, Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State, following a violence erupting over who becomes the next monarch of Agosasa town. The throne had become vacant following the death of the first Oja of Agosasa, Oba James Elegbede,…

The nineteen Governors under the aegis of the Northern Governors Forum (NGF) unanimously expressed support for the establishment of State Police in a bid to tackle the activities of insurgents, kidnappers and other criminal activities across the country. The Northern Governors’ stance was…

Sonia Ekweremadu, the ailing daughter of the detained former Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, has appealed to members of the public to donate a kidney to save her life. Chronicling her ordeal using her Instagram handle, @soniaekw, Sonia, a graduate of…

Labour Unions in the aviation sector, on Monday, shut down flight operations nationwide over alleged anti-labour clauses in the new Aviation Bills currently awaiting the assent of President Muhammadu Buhari. The protesting unions are the Air Transport Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN);…

The Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, has warned judiciary officers to be wary of the antics of politicians who use frivolous court injunctions to thwart the smooth running of the poll. A statement by Abiodun’s Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Somorin, noted that the…

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has condemned the attack on Senator Ifeanyi Ubah’s convoy. He also commiserated with the families of the dead victims. The governor stated these in a statement signed by his Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, on Monday. The Senator representing Anambra…

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has approved the appointment of five members for the Standing Tribunal of Inquiry into Chieftaincy Matters. The members are: Honourable Justice O. A. Dabiri (rtd) – Chairman; Chief (Mrs.) Mariam Olaniyi; Chief Adebola Dosumu; Engr. Jimoh…

The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has explained that the failure of its Director-General, Mrs. Aisha Dahir-Umar, to honour a recent invitation by the House of Representatives Committee on Finance was not deliberate. The Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Saidu Abdullahi, had frowned at…

Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities who are Senior Advocates of Nigeria and Professors of Law among others will be defending the union as the case instituted by the Federal Government at the National Industrial Court comes up for hearing…