Petroleum marketers have warned that the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, could exceed N1,000 per litre following President Bola Tinubu’s approval of a 15 per cent ad valorem import tariff on fuel imports. The new policy, which takes effect after a 30-day transition period expected to end on 21 November 2025, […]
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Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has assured that he will win the forthcoming governorship election based on the impressive performance of his administration. He gave the assurance as his party declared that defections of some of its members won’t stop the governor’s reelection. In fact, the governor’s party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP said that […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The All Progressives Congress (APC), in Osun State has told Governor Ademola Adeleke to start preparing his handover notes ahead of the August 8, 2026 governorship election. It advised him thus while reacting to the governor’s purported screening by the national leadership of his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at […]
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As a gesture to improve the welfare of royal fathers and strengthen the traditional institution, Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has given presented new vehicles to traditional rulers statewide. He described the presentation of the royal gifts as a fulfilment of his promise to prioritise the welfare of traditional rulers and promote peace at the […]
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By Abdu Rafiu Love, it is said, conquers all things. The saying was echoed by the Archbishop of Homs for the Syrian Catholics, Jacques Mourad while narrating his harrowing experiences in captivity. He was among several Assyrian Christians in North-East Syria abducted in February, 2015. According to Agency reports at the time abduction occurred when […]
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Governor Peter Mbah’s defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress on October 14 is the latest mockery of democratic ethos and conspiracy against the people’s mandate. Mbah rode to power in 2023 under the umbrella of the Peoples Democratic Party, only to jump ship midstream. Justifying his political adventure, the Enugu governor said, “I think […]
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President Bola Tinubu with the new service chiefs. Photo: State House President Bola Tinubu on Thursday decorated the new service chiefs with their respective ranks at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The ceremony, which began shortly after 2pm saw the President perform the decoration alongside Vice President Kashim Shettima and the spouses […]
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The Enugu defectors to the APC. Photo: Dirisu Yakubu The entire Enugu State caucus in the House of Representatives has formally defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress. The defection was announced on Thursday by the Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, who read the lawmakers’ letters of resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party and […]
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President Bola Tinubu and the service chiefs. Photo: X/HQNigerianArmy President Bola Tinubu on Thursday charged the newly decorated service chiefs to act decisively against emerging security threats, warning that “new snakes must be smashed right in the head before they grow.” Speaking at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja, where the four security […]
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Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has commended the senator representing Imo West senatorial district in the national assembly, Osita Izunaso, for his benevolence to persons with disabilities through the Kpakpando foundation, a non-profit organization he founded 20 years ago. In his speech at the 20th anniversary celebration of the foundation in Owerri, the Imo state […]
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