Ondo State Government is expanding access to HIV prevention and treatment services across the state. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa gave this assurance on Monday in Akure, during the flag-off of a health walk marking the 2025 World AIDS Day. Represented by his deputy, Olayide Adelami, the governor described the commemoration as “a moment of reflection, renewal […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo One Alhaji Fatai Pedro has been reportedly shot dead in an attack on his son at Obada-Oko, in Ogun State. It was learned that the deceased was violently attacked at his son’s residence at about 10:35 a.m. on Sunday. Security sources said that a group believed to be associated with the […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Amotekun Corps in Osun State has reaffirmed its commitment to effective security partnership aimed at strengthening community policing and improving rapid response to security challenges across the state. The Corps Commander, Dr. Adekunle Isaac Omoyele, gave the assurance in his New Month of December Message, marking the final month of the […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Barely 24 hours after the announcement of the demise of the traditional ruler of Igbajo and former Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Oba Adegboyega Famodun, the state government has imposed a 24-hour curfew on the community. Reports indicated that the government’s decision followed credible intelligence from […]
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The Peoples Democratic Party has condemned the list of ambassadorial nominees submitted by President Bola Tinubu, describing the selections as “reprehensible and scandalous.” President Tinubu had sent the names of 32 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation, days after submitting the first batch of three names. Among the nominees are a former Chairman of […]
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Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Foreign Affairs and Protocol, Ademola Oshodi, has defended the President’s latest ambassadorial nominations, insisting that the selections reflect the President’s judgment of what is best for his administration and for the country. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s programme, Morning Brief, on Monday, Oshodi said political […]
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The Association of Resident Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory Administration has suspended its indefinite strike after 30 days of industrial action. The President of ARD-FCTA, Dr. George Ebong, disclosed this in a message to our correspondent on Monday. The strike, which began on November 1, 2025, was suspended following the approval of their demands […]
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited is burdened with crude-backed loan obligations estimated at N8.07tn, according to an analysis of its 2024 financial statements and capital-commitment disclosures. The liabilities stretch across multiple forward-sale and project-financing arrangements that are expected to be serviced through substantial crude oil and gas deliveries. The commitments have become a major […]
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Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has dismissed suggestions that he may run as a vice-presidential candidate with the former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, or be part of any joint presidential ticket in the 2027 elections. Amaechi declared that he is running for the presidency and will not be a running mate to anybody. His […]
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Amid rising killings, mass abductions, and growing security failures across Nigeria, several state Houses of Assembly have begun moves to consider the creation of state police, a long-debated reform that President Bola Tinubu last week urged the National Assembly to legalise as part of sweeping constitutional amendments. Nigeria has recently witnessed a resurgence of violent […]
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