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THE First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, says economic empowerment of women in the country will achieve the Sustainable Development Goals( SDGs) targets. Mrs Tinubu stated this on Saturday at the distribution of deep freezers, grinding machines and gas cookers to 500 women in Akure. The First Lady who was represented …

The North-Central Renaissance Movement (NCRM), a political pressure group, has appealed to the major political parties to consider zoning their 2027 presidential ticket to the North-Central. Prof. K’tso Nghargbu, the NCRM Chairman, made the appeal on Saturday in Abuja, saying Nigerians should discard the habit of low expectations from the …

Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has called for caution and restraint following reports of rising tensions between the Itsekiri and Urhobo communities in Warri South Local Government Area. In a statement on Saturday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Festus Ahon, the governor appealed to residents and stakeholders in …

The Young Progressives Party (YPP) candidate in the Nov. 8 Anambra governorship election, Mr Paul Chukwuma, has protested against alleged excesses of the state vigilance group. Chukwuma, who also leads Make Anambra Great Again (MAGA), a Non-Governmental Organisation, made this known on Friday at the Police Command Headquarters in Awka …

Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State says true development must go beyond statistics and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures to focus on improving citizens’ lives and building a sustainable future. Mohammed, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Aminu Hammayo, in his keynote address, said this in Lagos …

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians in the diaspora not to abandon home, stressing their expertise and resources are vital for building a stronger nation. He made the call on Thursday during an interactive session with Nigerians in Japan at the Kahala Hotel, Yokohama, on the sidelines of TICAD9. Presidential …

The Ogun government says safety concerns informed its decision to introduce entry fees at the renovated Olumo Rock Tourist Complex. Free entry to the site, which began after its relaunch, will end on Saturday, Aug. 23. This is contained in a statement on Thursday by Mr Kayode Akinmade, Special Adviser …

President Bola Tinubu departed Yokohama, Japan, on Thursday night for Brazil, where he will begin a state visit on Sunday, Aug. 24. Presidential spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, said in a statement that the President would make a stopover in Los Angeles before proceeding to Brasília, the Brazilian capital. The trip …

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the nomination of Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The approval was a sequel to a meeting between the Oyo State Government delegation and Ladoja, as well as members of the Olubadan Advisory Council, in Ibadan, the state capital, on Wednesday, …

Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Bagudu, says bold economic reforms by the Federal Government are beginning to yield early results and will bring lasting prosperity. Bagudu, who was represented by Mr Felix Okonkwo, Director of Macroeconomic Analysis, the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, said this …