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Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has begged the government and people of Ondo for forgiveness, following recent attack on their people. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that about 23 people from Ondo passing through Jos were killed on Aug. 14, while 23 were reportedly 23 injured. The comutters were attacked enroute Ondo along Rukuba road in Jos North …

*Osinbajo says Pa Okowa, member of Awo’s party, devoted his life to public service A legacy of faith, character and selfless service to God and man is the ultimate inheritance that can influence communities and the nation for good, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. The Vice President made the remark today during the thanksgiving and celebration of life …

Edo State Government has taken delivery of 76,712 doses of coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines from the Federal Government. Health Educator, Edo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (ESPHDA), Mrs. Irene Uabor, said the vaccines include 65,016 doses of Moderna and 11,696 doses of AstraZeneca vaccines. The health educator, who reassured the government’s commitment to contain the pandemic, said all is set for …

Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has congratulated Prince Utieyinoritsetsola Emiko on his coronation as the 21st Olu of Warri. The governor, in a statement, wished the new Olu of Warri a successful reign on the throne of his fathers, praying that his rule will usher in unity, blessings, and prosperity for the people and Kingdom. Obaseki noted: “On behalf …

A chieftain of the ruling All progressive congress (APC), Patrick Obahiagbon has faulted the notion held in certain quarters that the Governor Mai Mala Buni led caretaker committee of the party is bent on staying put in office till June next year. The Buni led caretaker committee constituted on June 28 last year after the APC National executive committee (NEC) …

Prince Utieyinoritsetsola Emiko has been crowned the 21st Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III. He seems to have derived the title from his father and 19th Olu, Atuwatse II, Godwin Toritseju Emiko. His investiture is ongoing at the Itsekiri Kingdom in Warri, Delta State. According to Itsekiri tradition, this is the dynastic name the new Olu will henceforth be addressed …

The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has asked President Muhammadu Buhari and his government to stop paying lip service to the unending killings in the country. It said the federal government should either “fix the security challenges or throw in the towel.” A statement issued yesterday by the CAN’s General Secretary, Mr. Joseph Bade Daramola said until …

The National President, National Association of Resident Doctors, Dr Uyilawa Okhuaihesuyi and the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige The Federal Government and the Nigerian Association of Residents Doctors are expected to sign a new agreement today in a bid to end the three-week old strike by the doctors. The two parties held a marathon meeting on Friday …

With kidnapping and cattle rustling now a fact of their daily lives, rural communities in Katsina are fleeing their homes to the towns for temporary reprieve from banditry. A PREMIUM TIMES investigation reveals that villagers in many parts of the Northwest state now run to the towns before dusk and return in the morning to their ancestral homes for a …

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says contrary to the misleading report attributed to him, repentant insurgents can be prosecuted. The minister, who spoke in Washington DC on Saturday, said he was misrepresented in the report claiming  “the decision of the Federal Government not to prosecute repentant insurgents was in line with global best practice” The minister …