Tinubu greets Ogala at 65
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has felicitated with Babatunde Kwame Ogala, SAN, a distinguished legal luminary and committed party stalwart, on his 65th birthday, describing him as a patriotic Nigerian whose career has been defined by professionalism, integrity, loyalty, and selfless service. He acknowledged Ogala’s remarkable contributions to advancing democratic governance and the growth of […]
Gbajabiamila urges youths to champion national development
Nigerian youths have been urged to embrace responsibility, uphold unity and place national interest above personal ambition, with a call to prioritise service, sacrifice and purposeful action in advancing the country’s development. The charge was contained in a goodwill message by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, to participants at […]
Lawyers say wig, gown equivalent of legal practice licence
Some Lagos-based lawyers on Monday described the wig and gown as the equivalent of a practising licence issued after enrolment. They said only persons called to the Bar and enrolled as Solicitors of the Supreme Court of Nigeria were qualified to wear the regalia. The lawyers spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]
Man demands N530,000 from divorce seeking wife
A woman, Aisha Yunusa, on Monday, dragged husband, Idris Yaqub to a Shari’a Court at Magajin Gari, Kaduna, seeking divorce. The complainant through her lawyer, Abubakar Ishaq, said she was no longer in love with her husband and cannot stay in the marriage, and prayed the court to dissolve the marriage through Khul’i. […]
Nigeria, U.S. to strengthen partnership
The Federal Government of Nigeria and the United States (U.S.) have reaffirmed commitment to strengthening the long-standing strategic partnership between them. Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Sola Enikanolaiye, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday by the Spokesperson of the ministry, Kimiebi Ebienfa. The statement is against the backdrop of […]
Parents’ association hails suspension of proposed increase in SSCE registration fee
The National Parent-Teacher Association of Nigeria (NAPTAN) has described as commendable, the Federal Government’s immediate suspension of proposed increase in Senior Secondary Certificate Examination registration fee. The Chairman, Board of Trustees of NAPTAN, Mr Adeolu Ogunbanjo, made the commendation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos. He […]
Tinubu greets Soyinka at 92
President bola Tinubu has sent a message of congratulation to the Nobel laureate Prof Wole Soyinka on his 92nd birthday on July 13, 2026. In a personally signed tribute, the president described the respected writer and polemist as a “a global icon and our nation’s literary star.” He added that men like Soyinka come […]
Makinde pledges govt’s commitment to recovery, rehabilitation of rescued victims
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has pledged his government’s commitment to the recovery and rehabilitation of the rescued pupils and teachers from Oriire Local Government Area (LGA). He said this on Saturday when he led some members of his cabinet on a sympathy visit to the victims, who are being treated at the […]
Senator hails Tinubu-Shettima 2027 ticket
Sen. Sani Musa has praised President Bola Tinubu for retaining Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election. Musa, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, made his position known in a statement he personally issued on Saturday in Kano. The lawmaker described the decision as a significant political […]
Yusuf congratulates Shettima over nomination
Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima following his confirmation as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate for the 2027 presidential election. In a statement issued on Saturday the governor conveyed his goodwill following a Friday night visit to Aguda House, Presidential Villa, Abuja. The statement, signed by the governor’s […]
