2027: Nigerians angry, hungry for change — Dickson

A former Governor of Bayelsa State and Senator representing Bayelsa West, Henry Seriake Dickson, on Monday said many Nigerians are increasingly frustrated with the current state of affairs in the country and are eager for political change ahead of the 2027 general elections. He stated this in Abuja during the unveiling of the digital membership […]

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UK MPs urge Starmer to engage Tinubu on Christian killings

Members of the United Kingdom’s Parliament have called on the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, to confront President Bola Tinubu over the killing of Christians in Nigeria during the Nigerian leader’s upcoming state visit to the UK. President Tinubu, accompanied by his wife, Oluremi Tinubu, is set to be hosted by the King and Queen […]

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Almajiris influx sparks security, welfare concerns in Akure

Rising security and welfare concerns have emerged in Akure, the Ondo State capital, following the increasing number of Almajiri children, both boys and girls, roaming major streets, markets and residential areas without supervision. Rising security and welfare concerns have emerged in Akure, the Ondo State capital, following the increasing number of Almajiri children, both boys […]

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Elzade University VC urges govts to prioritise competence in appointments

The Vice-Chancellor of Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State, Prof Philip Gbenro Oguntunde, has called on government at all levels to prioritise competence and professionalism in appointing individuals to key and strategic positions, warning that political patronage often undermines effective governance and institutional performance. He spoke while receiving the executive members of the Nigerian Institute of […]

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‘Odun n lo sopin’ singer Fasoyin alive, son dismisses death rumour

orede Fasoyin, son of renowned Christ Apostolic Church gospel singer, Mrs Deborah Fasoyin, popularly known for the song “Odun n Lo Sopin,” has debunked viral reports claiming that his mother is dead. Fasoyin, son of the veteran singer, dismissed the claim on Monday, saying the reports circulating on social media were false. The rumour had […]

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Tinubu swears in Oyedele as minister of state for finance

President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Prof. Taiwo Oyedele as the Minister of State for Finance at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. His appointment followed his nomination by the president to replace Doris Uzoka-Anite, who was recently redeployed to the Ministry of Budget and National Planning, marking her third portfolio in the current administration. Before […]

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Probe SUNEB chair over planned rigging of Osun poll – APC

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on security agencies to investigate the Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Mr. Ibukun Fadipe, popularly known as IBK, over an alleged plot to arm political thugs ahead of the August 15 governorship election in the state. […]

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Tinubu directs nationwide rice distribution for Ramadan, Lent

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, a political support group backing his administration, to distribute rice across Nigeria to support citizens observing Ramadan and Lent. The directive was disclosed by the Director-General of the group and Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, in a statement issued on Saturday. According to Uzodinma, […]

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