Northern governor advises retirees not to marry more wives with retirement benefits

Gov Radda Katsina State Governor Malam Dikko Umar Radda has cautioned retired civil servants against marrying new wives, advising instead that they invest their money wisely. The governor made the remarks while addressing retired civil servants at the launch of the disbursement of N41 billion in accrued benefits for both state and local government retirees….

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Marabout arrested after taking €33,500 to guarantee Mali AFCON victory

A self-styled marabout, who allegedly collected €33,500 after promising to secure Mali’s victory at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), has been arrested for fraud following the team’s elimination from the tournament. Mali were knocked out of the competition on Friday after losing 1–0 to Senegal in the quarter-finals. Shortly after the defeat, anger erupted…

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Former Edo Gov, Obaseki calls on security agencies, civil societies to investigate attack on Don Pedro

Former Gov, Obaseki The immediate past governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has called on human rights organisations, civil society groups, and all well-meaning Nigerians to lend their voices and speak out against the attack on Dr. Don Pedro Obaseki by youths on Sunday. The former governor said the assault was was an injustice and…

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Jubilations as Uzanu installs Mohammadu Adamu as Oliola – king

It was a prolonged celebration; expression of joy, as men and women of the Uzanu community of Uneme-Uzanu clan, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, installed Muhammadu Osiregbemhe Adamu, a substantive Oliola (king) of Uzanu-Uneme clan. In an atmosphere of peace, the people had trooped to the streets, during and after the installation…

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Henry Baro celebrates Olorogun Barr. Ese Gam Owe on his re-relection as UPU President-General

By: Amb. Eki David Greg Hon. Henry Baro, the Asiwaju of Delta State and Director, Corporate Services, Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), has extended his warmest congratulations to Olorogun Barr. Ese Gam Owe, who has been re-elected as *President-General of the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU). He also congratulated the newly elected Executive members of the…

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Tribute to Timeless Leader: Hon. Henry Baro Congratulates Orodje of Okpe Kingdom on Birthday

As the revered King and the Orodje of Great Okpe Kingdom, HRM, Major Gen. Felix Mujakperuo (Rtd.), CFR, Orhue 1, celebrates another milestone birthday, Hon. Henry Baro, the Asiwaju of Delta State, has extended his warmest congratulations. In a goodwill message, Baro extolled the Orodje’s exceptional leadership, describing him as “a highly respected custodian of…

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Details emerge from two-day northern govs, traditional rulers’ meeting in Kaduna

Northern governors on Monday issued a strong warning that the region risks losing its future to worsening insecurity and deepening poverty unless leaders take urgent and decisive action. Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) and Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, delivered the warning at a joint meeting of the Forum and the Northern…

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