El-Rufai explained that his sojourn into politics was driven by his desire to serve the people and not to amass wealth or embezzle public funds.

He expressed optimism that Nigeria can get better, rule the world and conquer corruption through enhanced commitment, passion and drive of every Nigerian.

The Israeli military said its forces, backed by air strikes and artillery, carried out "targeted ground raids" on Hezbollah positions along the border.

Adeshina listed controversial issues such as insecurity and the rising cost of living, saying they were opportunities that Nigerians could tap from to earn a fortune.

The governor, however, called on all Nigerians to support the Federal Government’s initiatives to strengthen democracy by tackling what he described as “judicial terrorism”. He also other people to ...

Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said 21 people escaped from the blaze but 23 are still unaccounted for and likely to be dead.

The programme with speakers from diverse fields aims at shaping the minds of people, and pushing progressive frontiers.

In an address by the governor on Tuesday, he said the move was the Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery (SAfER) scheme.

He urged Nigerians to reflect on the struggle and sacrifice of the founding fathers of the 64-year-old nation.

The demonstrators had gathered in the Utako area of the Federal Capital Territory before they were dispersed by security agents.

Tinubu’s reassurance that the federal government was winning the war against insecurity follows reports of rising insecurity in the country.

Governor Diri also assured of the provision of pipe-borne water in Yenagoa, the state capital, and environs in his second term in office.