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‌The Presidency on Wednesday suspended the proposed establishment of Ruga settlements across the country. The settlements, which was aimed at resolving farmers/herders clashes, had resulted in controversies across the country. Briefing State House correspondents at the end of meeting with Vice President Yemi Osinbanjo, Ebonyi State Governor Dave Umahi, said: “We the NEC committee on farmers/ herders crisis under the ... Read More »

Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, has added his voice to the growing opposition against federal government’s proposal to establish Ruga settlements across the nation for herdsmen. Speaking in Lagos on Tuesday at the launch of United Nations’ Solutions 17 SDG programme, Soyinka berated the federal government for the idea, which will said can cause Nigeria to explode. According to him: ... Read More »

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said that his administration requires a formidable team to deliver his Next Level mandates to Nigerians. The President, who will soon name his cabinet members, made the remark while receiving the Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) led by its chairman, Omoniyi Akinsiju, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The President also insisted his administration will do everything ... Read More »

  Modele, the wife of the embattled founder of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, Biodun Fatoyinbo, has said no one can replace her husband. This comes after Fatoyinbo announced on Monday that he would embark on a leave of absence in light of the rape allegations made against him by Busola, wife of inspirational singer, Timi Dakolo. Busola alleged that the ... Read More »

Rape Allegation: Pentecostal Fellowship Of Nigeria Vows Not To Shield Fatoyinbo, Sympathises With Victims The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria has said that it would not shield pentecostal pastor, Biodun Fatoyinbo, from the pursuit of truth in the rape allegations levelled against him. The PFN made its position know in a statement on Tuesday, signed by its President, Rev. Felix Omobude. ... Read More »

Alleged N6.9bn fraud: ‘Sick’ Fayose re-arraigned, granted leave to travel abroad for treatment The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday re-arraigned former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose for alleged money laundering. The court granted his application for permission to travel abroad for treatment as he said he was sick. It followed the re-assignment of the case to Justice Chukwujekwu ... Read More »

THE OGUN STATE GOVERNOR, PRINCE DAPO ABIODUN HAS SWORN IN MR. OLATOKUNBO TALABI AND ALHAJI SALISU SHUAIB AS SECRETARY TO THE STATE GOVERNMENT AND THE CHIEF OF STAFF RESPECTIVELY, WITH A CHARGE ON THEM TO USE THEIR ACADEMIC AND WEALTH OF EXPERIENCE TO SERVE THE PEOPLE. Prince Abiodun who gave the charge at the conference room of the Governors office, ... Read More »

Justice Ayokunle Faji of a Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday, issued a bench warrant for the arrest and production in court of CEO of Innosson Nigeria Ltd, Innocent Chukwuma and two others, over fraud allegations. Details shortly…..   Read More »

A national newspaper, ‘National Mandate’ hits newsstands today. The paper, whose vision is to be the best newspaper that provides media content and preserves the socio-cultural and entertainment heritage of Nigeria, is published by Mandate Printing and Publishing limited. National Mandate is the brainchild of celebrated and experienced journalist, Dave Agwazim, who is the Publisher/Editor-in-chief and MD/CEO of Mandate Printing ... Read More »

…ranges from N250,000 to N20b Lagos State Government has introduced a new classification and price schedule for public procurement for contractors, consultants and service providers interested in doing business with government. The new price regime is in compliance with the Lagos State Public Procurement Agency Law, economic realities and the ease of business. In a statement issued by the Office ... Read More »