By Janet Bassey (Governance Reporter)

As former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida turns 79 years on Monday August 17, 2020, President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a congratulatory message to him on the occasion of his 79th birthday anniversary.

By Josiah Adebutu (Ogun Correspondent, who was at Ijebu Igbo)

A heavy throng of sympathizers and party supporters, on Sunday, stormed the Ijebu Igbo country home of late Senator Buruji Kashamu who died on Saturday at a Lagos hospital from complications arising from corona virus infection to pay their last respect to him. The sympathizers however defied Covid-19 protocols to grace the interment of the remains of the late former senator.

By Adetutu Adesanya (Politics Correspondent, in Lagos)

Senator who represented Ogun East at the National Assembly between 2015 and 2019, Senator Buruji Kashamu is dead. He reportedly died from Corona Virus complications in Lagos.

By Rose Nwankwu (Awka Correspondent)

The Senior Special Assistant on Security to Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra state, Mr Azubuike Ekwegbalu, was, on Sunday, murdered in cold blood by yet unknown assailants, leaving him dead after allegedly stabbing him with a kitchen knife. The assassins, allegedly stormed his residence in Awka, Anambra State Capital.

By Adango Briggs (Portharcourt Correspondent)

The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC), has expressed concern over governor Nyesom Wike's comment during the handing over of car gifts his government purchased for the state judiciary officers.

By Chinwendu Agoha (MDA Reporter)

A group known as Buhari Media Organisation (BMO), has described the reaction of Ijaw leader, Pa Edwin Clark to President Muhammadu Buhari's decision to name 23 railway stations after some prominent Nigerians as illogical and untenable.

By Adetutu Adesanya (Correspondent, Lagos)

Baring any further change of mind, the Lagos State government has finally resolved to re-open worship centers in the state next week Friday, August 7, 2020.

By Julius Ituma (Ebonyi Correspondent)

Barely four weeks after his self isolation on the recommendation of the NCDC, governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. Dave Umahi, has tested negative for the corona virus infection which he had earlier contracted.

By Janet Bassey (Governance Reporter)

Nigeria's First Lady, Hajia Aisha Buhari, has urged Nigerians to endeavor to always adhere to the Covid-19 protective guidelines against the pandemic to avoid its further spread. She also felicitates with all Nigerians in the Eid-El-Kabir celebration.

By Rose Nwankwu (Correspondent, Awka)

The Anambra state government has mourned with great sadness, the death of one of its illustrious citizen and a retired General of the Nigerian Army, General Sam Momah, who passed-on on Wednesday, July 29, 2020.

By Mahmoud Dogara (Bauchi Correspondent)

A group known as the Legal Defence and Assistant Project (LEDAP), has trained 50 key educators/ officials in Bauchi state in a workshop, on the implementation of the Universal Basic Education Act and Right to Education, as part of efforts to increase enrollment of girls in schools.

By Kingsley Okoro (Crime/Police Affairs Reporter)

As part of efforts to ensure a crime-free Eid-el Kabir celebration in the country, the Inspector-General of Police, Muhammed Adamu, has directed the Commissioners of Police in all the States of the Federation and the FCT as well as their