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The Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has endorsed Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s demand for the posthumous recognition of Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola as a former President of Nigeria. This renewed advocacy comes in response to former military president, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida’s

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, on Sunday, expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu would complete eight years as Nigeria’s leader. Speaking at a stakeholders meeting on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Phase 1 at the Eko Hotel in Lagos, the minister said

Senate spokesman, Yemi Adaramodu, on Friday, faulted the action of his colleague, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, over a seating arrangement row in the hallowed chamber. Natasha, who represents Kogi Central under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) had on Thursday, refused to use the seat

The Minister of State for Agriculture, Aliyu Abdullahi, says contrary to fears expressed in some quarters, Nigeria is not close to being at risk of food scarcity. He said that President Bola Tinubu understands the importance of food security which prompted him