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The last surviving female twin to be rescued by Mary Slessor, a Scottish Missionary in Arochukwu Ancient Kingdom of Abia, over a century ago, Madam Malinda Mgbafor Okereke, otherwise called Mama Nsu Bekee, is dead. A statement issued on behalf of the family by the only surviving son of the...

Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc (DSR) has announced that its Chairman, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, will retire from the Board effective June 16. The announcement, made through a corporate disclosure to the Nigerian Exchange Ltd., stated that the decision aligns with principles of good corporate governance and succession planning. It reads, “Alhaji...

The publisher of Ovation magazine, Dele Momodu, has been advised to desist from what has been described as persistent and unwarranted attacks on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. In a statement issued by Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to...

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has said that while the current administration has recorded notable achievements in its two years in office, much more needs to be done to accelerate Nigeria’s development. Speaking on Thursday during his vote of thanks at a joint session of the National...

The family of the acclaimed winner of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, late Bashorun MKO Abiola, has called on the National Assembly to pass enabling legislation that would permanently enshrine June 12 as a significant part of Nigeria’s democratic history. Speaking on Democracy Day in Abeokuta, Hameen Abiola, a...

President Bola Tinubu said the ruling ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is very receptive to accepting FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike into the party should be decide to defect from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and be part of the progressive family.Tinubu said this Wednesday when he inaugurated the Arterial Road...

Ms Garba said the increase reflects the commission’s determination to match policy with tangible resource backing. The Universal Basic Education Commission has announced an increase in the allocation for quality assurance from 2 per cent to 5 per cent of the matching grant provided to states. The Executive Secretary of...

Air Peace has condemned Senator Oshiomhole’s conduct at Lagos airport, describing his actions as disruptive after missing his early morning flight. Nigeria’s leading airline, Air Peace, has issued a strongly worded statement condemning what it described as the “unruly conduct” of Senator Adams Oshiomhole, after he reportedly disrupted airport operations...

…as lawmakers vow scrutiny, support The Rivers State Sole Administrator, Mr. Ibok-Ete Ibas, on Wednesday presented the proposed 1.48 trillion 2025 budget for the state before the House of Representatives, revealing a bold fiscal framework to restore infrastructure, improve social services, and drive inclusive development under the ongoing state of...

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup fast approaching, the list of qualified countries is beginning to take shape, generating excitement among football fans worldwide. After a series of intense regional qualifiers across different confederations, several nations have officially secured their places in what promises to be one of the largest and most...