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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid an official visit to the Oba of Lagos, His Majesty, Oba Rilwan Akiolu at the Iga Idunganran palace. The president said that traditional institutions play important roles in the society. “During my visit, Kabiyesi and I engaged in meaningful conversations about the role traditional institutions play in shaping our…

Two police officers lost their lives during a shootout with Lakurawa bandits during an attack on Alhaji Lawal Block Farm and nearby Fulani settlements in Natsini village in Kebbi State. The village is along the Argungu-Kangiwa road, the Kebbi State Police Command said. The police spokesperson, Nafiu Abubakar, disclosed in a statement that the attack…

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi has commended the Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mrs Nkechinyere Iyioku, for embarking on humanitarian services in Ugwulangwu Autonomous Community, Ohaozara Local Government Area. Nwifuru, accompanied by his wife, Mary-Maudline, made the commendation on Friday, while launching an empowerment programme organised by Iyioku’s support groups, called “Women Of Honour…

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has announced plans to subsidise the cost of a litre of petrol at N600 for farmers in communities affected by Boko Haram insurgency. Zulum announced the subsidy on Friday evening in Bama town when he flagged off the distribution of farm inputs to over 5,000 farmers hitherto displaced by…

Gunmen ambushed a Pakistan convoy travelling to bring aid to a region besieged by sectarian fighting on Saturday, local government said, wounding several officials despite a ceasefire announced three days ago. The Kurram region of northwest Pakistan has been wracked by Sunni-Shiite violence for decades, but around 200 people have been killed since a fresh…