The presidency has declared that the 15 per cent approval of import duty on diesel and premium motor spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, is a bridge and not a burden. President Bola Tinubu had conveyed the approval in a letter dated October 21, 2025, following the Federal Inland Revenue Service’s (FIRS) request that the […]
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Weeks after her dramatic return from a six-month suspension, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) has extended an olive branch to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, inviting him and other lawmakers to the inauguration of constituency projects in Kogi State. The move, seen by many insiders as a significant thaw in their frosty relationship, came through a […]
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Human rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana (SAN), has criticised the recent presidential pardon saga, describing the exercise as embarrassing and poorly handled. The controversy over the presidential pardon began in October when President Bola Tinubu approved clemency for 175 inmates under the constitutional prerogative of mercy. The list, reportedly compiled by the Presidential Advisory Committee […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has charged members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State Council, to remain neutral, apolitical, and uphold the ethics of the journalism profession in the discharge of their duties. Speaking at the 2025 NUJ Press Week and Award Ceremony held on Thursday at the […]
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Party members accuse minister of nepotism By John Dike, Osogbo Tension has erupted within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State as former Governor Gboyega Oyetola faces allegations of nepotism and bias over his perceived support for former Finance Commissioner Mr. Bola Oyebamiji as his preferred candidate ahead of the 2026 governorship election. In […]
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The United States has explained why it revoked the visa of the Nobel laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka. According to that country’s consulate in Lagos, visas granted to foreign nationals are a privilege and not an entitlement. It gave the clarification on Thursday in response to inquiry about the revocation of Prof Soyinka’s visa. However, the […]
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Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has declared that no opposition candidate stands a chance against him in the 2026 governorship election, citing his administration’s achievements and strong popularity among the people. Speaking before the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship Screening Committee in Abuja on Thursday evening, Adeleke expressed confidence that his record in office has […]
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The calls for a new constitution for Nigeria have become increasingly strident. The 1999 Constitution is a military-imposed document, so its piecemeal amendment by the National Assembly will do little to capture the true aspirations of citizens. In reality, the country operates a unitary constitution garbed in the borrowed robes of federalism. A true federal […]
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Agency Report The Police Command in Ondo State has commenced investigation into an alleged arson attack at a warehouse in Okitipupa that destroyed prepaid electricity meters worth over ₦10 million. Spokesperson for the command, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, made this known in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday. He said that […]
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Eight political associations have completed the initial stage of the political party registration process, while six were disqualified, the Independent National Electoral Commission said on Thursday. The National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, confirmed this development in a statement. The commission held its regular meeting on 30th October […]
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