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On his first day in office, President Biden issued a sweeping executive order making it clear that gay and transgender people are protected against discrimination in schools, health care, the workplace and other realms of American life. The executive order outlines a broad interpretation of last year’s landmark Supreme Court …

A high court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting at Jabi, on Thursday, admitted more exhibits in evidence against the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Babachir Lawal. Trial Justice Charles Agbaza admitted the exhibits which the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, tendered through its second …

OPC threatens to mobilise militant groups in support of Akeredolu Director-General of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), Dr. Salihu Lukman, has supported Governor Rotimi Akeredolu for asking herdsmen to vacate Ondo State forest reserves within seven days.He argued that the objective was to ensure that the forest reserves were not …

REFLECTIONS FROM A WREATH LAYING CEREMONY There’s no year I attend the Wreath Laying Ceremony marking the Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration that I don’t shed a tear or two. Secret tears. Yes, secret, as men don’t want to be seen giving way to emotions in public. But why not? …

Gov. Umahi Surprises Villagers, Orders Engineers To Commence Work At Akadoro Bridge (Photos) Governor David Nweze Umahi of Ebonyi State, on Thursday, surprised the people of Ezza North Local Government Area of the State when he paid unscheduled visit to the area and ordered engineers to commence work at Akadoro …

Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, yesterday, alerted President Muhammadu Buhari to growing feeling of frustration, disappointment and despondency among Yoruba people caused by nefarious activities of Fulani herdsmen, bandits and kidnappers, which, if not immediately addressed, could lead to other serious national catastrophes and security challenges. The revered monarch, …

President Muhammadu Buhari has explained that his administration has been borrowing money to finance the economy and development as a result of dwindling revenues. Speaking, virtually, on Thursday at the First National Tax Dialogue held at the Conference Hall of the State House in Abuja, President Buhari, however, tasked the …

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the death of Muhammadu Gambo Jimeta, a one-time Inspector General of Police whose transition was announced Thursday evening. President Buhari in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu in Abuja last night, conveyed the condolences …

The administration of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, has intensified its proactive response footing to healthcare-related emergencies in the state for the safety and wellbeing of the residents. Speaking when he led a delegation of some members of the State Executive Council (EXCO) on inspection tour of eight ( hitherto …

Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity on Thursday said it is unfortunate that some idle and indolent wailers made issue out of the Armed Forces Remembrance Day ceremony where pigeons released by President Muhammadu Buhari refused to fly. In his weekly article titled ‘ Reflections …