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The Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, has ordered the arrest of the traditional rulers of Umuogodoakpu-Ngbo and Ohankwu communities in the  Ohaukwu and Ikwo local government areas of the state. The order came over the missing of a naval officer and the killing of a 70-year-old woman in both communities. The governor also ordered the…

The Ondo State Governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, has lamented the influx of people from other states despite the ban on inter-state movement. Speaking through his Special Adviser on Special Duties, Dr Doyin Odebowale, who visited the state boundaries on Sunday, alleged that the police were frustrating the effort of the government at containing the spread…

Sen. Nicholas Tofowomo, the Lawmaker representing Ondo South Senatorial District at the National Assembly, has greeted the body of Christ on Easter celebration, urging them to pray for Nigeria especially against COVID-19 that is presently ravaging the country. Tofowomo gave this charge on Sunday in his country home at Ileoluji, the headquarters of Ileoluji/Okeigbo Local…

The Nigerian government appears to have ignored the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria in its latest pardon of prisoners in the country. On Thursday, Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, said the government was freeing 2,600 inmates in various prisons in a bid to curb the spread of Coronavirus in the country. According to…

Following the reported maltreatment of some Nigerians living in China, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has demanded an end to the inhumane treatment of Nigerians living in the Asian country. He said this when the leadership of the House met with the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Zhou Pingjian on Friday. Gbajabiamila…

The Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Mohammed, has tested negative for coronavirus (COVID-19). He confirmed his health status in tweets posted via his verified Twitter handle on Thursday. Governor Mohammed announced his recovery from the disease about two weeks after he tested positive for COVID-19. He thanked the people of the state, as well…

The Directorate of State Security (DSS) in Osun State, has arraigned a 34-year-old man, Quadri Abiodun Akande, at Osogbo Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged impersonation. Akande who allegedly presented himself as the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of one Optimal Care Clinic and is facing a five count-charge, bothering on impersonation and forgery pleaded not guilty…

The Lagos state government has denied reports on the minimum age requirement for admission into Junior Secondary School, JSS 1. In the report that went viral on social media, it was claimed that the state government had pegged the minimum age for admission into JSS 1 to be 12. According to a statement issued on…