Tinubu morns death of COAS Lagbaja

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday mourned the death of the Chief of Army Staff Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja. Tinubu in a statement by his spokesman Bayo Onanuga said Lagbaja died age 56. "He passed away on Tuesday night in Lagos after a period of illness," Onanuga said. READ ALSO: Tinubu decorates acting COAS Oluyede…

Donald Trump claimed victory and pledged to "heal" the country Wednesday as results put him on the verge of beating Kamala Harris in a stunning White House comeback. His exuberant speech came despite the fact that only Fox News had declared him the winner, with no other US networks having made the call so far.…

House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday offered his congratulations to "president elect" Donald Trump, though the ex-reality TV star had not been widely declared winner of the White House race. "There is hope and morning in America again! Donald Trump is now our President-elect, chosen by the American people for such a time as this,"…

The Adamawa State Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in its crackdown on violent crime and gang activities, arresting two suspected gang members linked to multiple robberies and violent incidents in Yola North.

The House of Representatives Committee on Renewable Energy has directed the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari; Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Uche Nnaji; and Minister of Budget and Economic Planning

A medical doctor has testified that a 10-year-old girl who was allegedly raped bled for three days following the attack.

The mood at US election watch parties shifted significantly as results began to show a swing towards Donald Trump in a number of key states early Wednesday. With networks calling North Carolina and Georgia -- two of seven swing states -- for the Republican candidate, Kamala Harris's path to victory appeared to be narrowing. "I…

The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has said he is leaving office very satisfied having undertaken bold reforms and projects that have transformed critical areas of the state, including education

WITH the addition of two new CRJ 900 aircraft to the fleet of Ibom Air, Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Information, Ini Ememobong, has said the commitment of Governor Umo Eno to ensuring sustainable growth in the aviation sector is unquestionable. Reflecting on the development at the weekend, Ememobong said that Eno’s sustained investment in Ibom Air “is a part of the larger investment in aviation, which aims to make our state an aviation hub.” Last Friday, Eno took delivery of two new Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft for the state-owned airline with assurances that his administration would expedite actions towards achieving optimum returns on investment of public funds and assets within and outside the state. The governor, who received the two aircraft labelled 5N-CED and 5N-CEE, which touched ground at Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, at 2:59 p.m. and 3:06 p.m., respectively, affirmed that the acquisition was funded in full by the state government without any loan or facility from any financial institution. This, he said, was in line with his administration's determination to break the vicious cycle of state government investments existing only to settle debts in favour of financial institutions. , adding that his administration would rather explore ventures that would ensure returns on investment to the state. The House of Representatives Committee on Finance has commended the level of progress and achievements being made by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), promising not to withhold any support needed by the agency.

Political engagements with the Nigerian electorate, once defined by rigorous campaigns and comprehensive manifestoes detailing candidates’ agendas, are witnessing a sharp decline.