Atiku yet to formally join ADC’

Ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar has not formally completed his move to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) after resigning from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) last week, a close source has revealed. The delay appears to be deliberate, with Atiku reportedly planning to carry out the registration in person rather than through a representative. Speaking in […]

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Adeleke debunks defection rumour

Governor Ademola Adeleke Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has debunked his rumoured planned defection dismissed his rumoured defection from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. There have been speculations that the governor had resolved to join the ruling All Progressives Congress following his visit to President Bola Tinubu in his Lagos home, accompanied by his busimessman […]

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Nigeria spends 50% revenue on debt

Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee chairman, Mr Taiwo Oyedele. Credit: State House Nigeria currently spends less than 50 per cent of its revenue on debt servicing. This was disclosed by the Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Mr Taiwo Oyedele. He spoke as the keynote speaker at PwC’s Executive […]

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Electricity Act fallout: Gencos, Discos rage as states begin tariff cuts

More states have announced plans to reduce electricity tariffs in their jurisdictions after the Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission issued a new tariff order to MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited, revising the electricity cost for Band A customers from N209 per kilowatt-hour to N160/kWh, effective August 1, 2025. This was, however, vehemently opposed by power generation and […]

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Tradition and test of conscience: When culture must evolve

By Olusola Adeyegbe In every society, tradition is revered. It is the thread that ties generations together, the vessel through which a people express identity, continuity, and reverence for the past. But tradition must never become a prison. While it holds beauty and value, it must remain open to refinement. When tradition begins to suffocate […]

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Ondo unveils 10-point blueprint on women, girls, vulnerable welfare

Ondo State Government has unveiled a 10-point blueprint tagged: “10-Point O’Datiwa Women Initiative Blueprint,” as part of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa administration’s efforts at improving the welfare of women, girls and the vulnerable in the state The commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Dr. Oluwaseun Osamaye, who did the unveiling, said the blueprint became necessary […]

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Aiyedatiwa, others join Tinubu on Awujale condolence visit

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Sunday joined President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, to commiserate with the government and people of Ogun on the passing of the Awùjalẹ̀ and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Ọba Sikiru Kayọde Adetọna, GCON. Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, the host, received the team, which also included […]

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Varsity student, boyfriend kidnap selves, demand N10m ransom

A female  student of Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Chinecherem Okonkwu and her boyfriend, Chinecherem Aronu, aged 30, are cooling their feet in police detention They are helping the police to unravel the circumstances surrounding  their alleged self kidnap, and foiled extortion of N10 million they demanded as ransom. Specifically, the lovebirds allegedly […]

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Falana tells Badenoch: ‘You’re ignorant’

A foremost human rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana (SAN), has carpeted UK Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, over her claim that she cannot transfer Nigerian citizenship to her children due to her gender. She had,  during an interview with CNN’s Fareed Zakaria on Sunday,  said, “It’s virtually impossible, for example, to get Nigerian citizenship. “I […]

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Adeleke flags off dualisation of Ila township road

reels out Osun infrastructure milestones By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on Monday, flagged off the dualisation of Ila township road on Monday as part of his administration’s sweeping infrastructure agenda. He said this landmark collaboration  reaffirmed his commitment to delivering impactful projects across the state. In his sppech at the flag-off […]

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