Akinrun’s Stool Remains Vacant, Appeal Court Didn’t Order Recognition Of Anyone Osun state Government has said that the Court of Appeal has not ordered the installation or recognition of anybody as the Akinrun of Ikirun Land. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Olufemi Ogundun in a statement issued Wednesday said the decision of the Court of Appeal was in sync with the existing position of the Government as contained in the Executive Order, the Chieftaincy Committee Report, and the White Paper. Ohundun noted: “Osun State Government wishes to clarify that the recent position of the Court…
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The federal government has charged Chairmen, Chief Executive Officers and members of the Governing Board of Federal Parastatals, Agencies and Commissions to uphold the principles of good governance, accountability, integrity and effective service delivery.. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, gave the charge during a three-day Induction Programme for Chief Executive Officers, Chairmen and Governing Board Members of Parastatals, Agencies and Commissions on Monday in Abuja. It was organised by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), with support from Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) and the Department of International Development (DFID), now FCDO.…
Growing investor confidence in Abuja’s expanding real estate market has continued to drive demand for the T Pumpy Concept Limited Apo–Waru (Birnin Zamani), as more Nigerians move to secure plots in the fast-growing district due to its affordability, strategic location, and strong potential for long-term value appreciation. In an interaction with newsmen during their visits to the corporate office of T Pumpy Concept Limited in Abuja, prospective investors and subscribers highlighted several reasons behind their decision to invest in the Apo–Waru Burun estate, citing affordability, strategic location, infrastructure development, and confidence in the company’s credibility. One of the subscribers,…
Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have thwarted a major terrorist attack, rescued kidnapped victims and arrested terrorist associates. Its Media Information Officer, Lt-Col. Sani Uba in a statement issued Wednesday explained that troops of OPHK deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB), Gajibo successfully thwarted a coordinated attack by a large number of suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists mounted on motorcycles and armed with support weapons. He said the terrorists were detected as they advanced towards the town from multiple directions. Uba added that troops responded swiftly with heavy firepower, including mortar engagements, forcing the attackers…
The Defence Headquarters has revealed that 175 terrorists have been eliminated in during Nigeria and United States Africa Command joint military operations in North East. Director Defence Information, Maj-Gen Samaila Uba in a statement issued Tuesday recalled that the joint strikes started a few days ago. He added: “As of 19 May 2026, assessments indicate that 175 ISIS terrorists have been eliminated from the battlefield. “The joint strikes have resulted in the destruction of ISIS checkpoints, weapons caches, logistical hubs, military equipment and financial networks used to sustain terrorist operations. “The operations have also resulted in the elimination of…
Manchester City have reached agreement with Enzo Maresca to replace Pep Guardiola st the end of the season. The Italian manager has always been considered as the ideal candidate to replace Pep Guardiola. Maresca will sign an initial three year deal Guardiola who is expected to leave at the end of the season joined Manchester City in 2016 and has since won six Premier League titles, including four successive wins from 2019 to 2024, marking the first time in the history of the English top flight that a team has done so. His first title in his second season…
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has revealed that two suspects have been arrested in connection with the vandalism of Towers T15, T16, and T17 along the Nkalagu–Abakaliki 132kV Single Circuit Transmission Line. The General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah in a statement issued Monday said the arrests were made on May 9, 2026. She noted that the suspects, identified as Obinna Nweke and Monday Ezike, are both indigenes of the Ezza Umuhuali Community in Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. Mbah added that they were apprehended by local youths and members of a vigilante group acting on…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) has secured a final forfeiture order of a Hawker private Jet 125 before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja. TheHintsNews reports that the private jet was linked to fraud, corruption and money laundering regarding the Maiduguri Emergency Power Project (MEPP). The court had earlier granted an interim forfeiture order on November 13, 2025 and directed the Commission to publish the order in a national newspaper for interested parties to show cause why the aircraft should not be permanently forfeited. Following the publication, a company, Valiente Limited whose owner is…
The immediate family members of the former Kaduna state Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai have raised the alarm after the the Department of State Services (DSS) allegedly took the former Governor into custody instead of the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) as ordered by the court. Also, the Senator representing Kaduna Central, Senator Lawal Adamu, among others on Monday protested against his detention at the headquarters of DSS. El-Rufai’s second wife, Asia, who addressed journalists outside the DSS facility, said the family was traumatised by the development and lived daily under the shadow…
President Bola Tinubu has condemned as barbaric the reported killing of one of the abducted teachers from the Esiele community in Oyo State, while the rescue operation is underway. TheHintsNews reports that terrorists invaded the Esiele community in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State last Friday. They abducted staff, students, and pupils of Community Grammar School, Baptist Nursery and Primary School and L.A. Primary School. However, Tinubu in a statement issued Monday by his Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga said security operatives are working around the clock to rescue the victims and apprehend the bandits…