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Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has turned down a request by the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, seeking the release of his international passport, saying that the medical report attached to the application was not signed by its maker. Delivering the ruling, Justice Nwite, however, held that contrary to the submission of the prosecution team, the application was not an abuse of the court process. The defendant had applied for the release of his travel document to enable him to travel to the United Kingdom for medical attention. The judge said counsel to…

Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has sustained minor injuries after being involved in a road accident along the Daura-Katsina Road, while carrying out his official duties. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ibrahim Mohammed, confirmed this in a statement on Monday. He, however, said the governor was in good health and stable condition, with no serious injuries sustained. According to Mohammed, Governor Radda is in high spirits and expressed his gratitude to Almighty Allah for His protection, as well as Katsina citizens and well-wishers for their prayers and concern. “I’m pleased to confirm that I remain in good health and high…

The family of the late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed gratitude to Nigerians for the widespread support shown following his death. Buhari passed away last week at the age of 82 in a clinic in London, United Kingdom. Speaking on behalf of the family, Mamman Daura, nephew of the late Nigerian leader, conveyed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu and his wife, Remi, for their roles before and after Buhari’s passing. Daura, who spoke in a statement signed by Garba Shehu, spokesperson to the former president, said the outpouring of condolences and prayers brought solace during a time of deep sorrow. “It is…

The Senate has asked Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to stay away from its proceedings, saying the suspended lawmaker can’t resume yet. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Yemi Adaramodu gave the warning in a statement issued on Sunday. The female senator had earlier vowed to resume her duties in the Senate on Tuesday. She noted that she had written to the Senate to formally communicate her intention to return to the Red Chamber on that date. “I have pretty much two months more before the six months expire,” Channels TV quoted the Kogi senator as saying.…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid tribute to the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, describing the traditional ruler as more than a father to him. In a statement on Sunday via X, the President honoured the memory of the monarch eight days after his death. Describing the loss as personal to him, Tinubu said the Awujale, whose death coincided with the demise of former President Muhammadu Buhari, was a confidante. “Kabiyesi was more than a royal father to me. He was a confidante, a guide, and a man of truth whose wisdom never failed to steady those who sought it,”…

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday departed Abuja for Ijebu, Ogun State to honour the late Awujale of Ijebu Kingdom, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona. Tinubu’s visit to the South Western state is to participate in the eighth-day Fidau prayer for the Awujale. Accompanied by the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, the President landed at the Gateway International Agro/Cargo airport/Illisan Iperu Ogun State, 12:45pm, on Sunday. The President and his wife, were received by the Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun and his wife, former governor of the state, Olusegun Osoba, Chairman Governors’ Forum and Kwara State Governor, Abdulrazaq Abdulrahman, Governor of Ondo…

The Labour Party (LP) caucus in the senate has condemned comments by Monday Okpebholo, governor of Edo, on the visit of Peter Obi, the party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, to the state.  During a public event on Friday, Okpebholo warned that Obi must not visit Edo without prior security clearance, alleging that violence followed the LP leader’s last visit to the state. “That man who says he has no ‘shishi’ came and dropped N15 million. Where did he get it from? After he left, three people were killed. For this reason, Obi must not come to Edo without security clearance,”…

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on Saturday led a delegation of governors’ wives and top female dignitaries on a condolence visit to former First Lady Aisha Buhari in Daura, Katsina State. The visit was to commiserate with the Buhari family over the recent passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died last Sunday in London

The Senator representing Kogi Central district, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, is insisting she will resume at the Senate on Tuesday, 22nd of July 2025, in line with the judgement of the court, despite the appeal by the president of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio. “I have pretty much two months more before the six months expire. However, I have written to the Senate again telling them that I’m resuming on the 22nd, which is on Tuesday, by the special grace of God,” she said. “I will be there, because the court did make the decision on that. Now, they argue that it’s an…

Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has reaffirmed commitment of the Commission to the holistic development of the Niger Delta region in Nigeria. The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, stated this when he hosted a delegation from the Isoko Ethnic Nationality, led by the President General of Isoko Development Union, Professor Chris Akpotu, at the NDDC headquarters in Port Harcourt. Mr Ogbuku said that the Commission was open to all ethnic nationalities in the Niger Delta region, noting that its mandate was to serve the people and ensure the sustainable development of all communities…