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Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu Buhari “over his failure to probe allegations that N106bn of public funds are missing from 149 ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs), and to ensure the prosecution of those suspected to be responsible, and the recovery of any missing public funds.” The suit followed the grim allegations by …

Bandits have released 15 more students of Bethel Baptist school, Kaduna State.  This was confirmed by the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev Joseph Hayab in an interview with Tribune Online on Sunday.  He said the students are already being released and would be handed over to their parents any moment from now. ‌ Recall, 121 students were abducted on 5th …

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has rejected the new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) presented by the Federal Government. The NARD National President, Dr Okhuaihesuyi Uyilawa, said this while addressing newsmen at the end of a closed-door meeting with the federal government and other relevant stakeholders on Sunday in Abuja. Reports have it that the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) …

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) recorded 1,064 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday as the deadly scourge continued its renewed surge in the populous African nation. The public health centre, in its verified website monitored on Sunday, said that 13 deaths were recorded on the date under review. It attributed the recent surge in infections to the spread …

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 …