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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Regent of Abagana and ex-Presidential Aspirant, Dr. Nwachukwu Anakwenze The Regent of Abagana and a former Presidential Aspirant, Dr Nwachukwu Anakwenze, has advised the new chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof Joash Amupitan, SAN, to work with a deep sense of patriotism in superintending over the sensitive electoral body. Amupitan, a professor […]
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set to verify papers of 8 associations seeking registration as political parties By John Dike, Osogbo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has given an update on the ongoing process for the registration of new political parties in Nigeria, following its earlier announcement on September 11, 2025. In a statement issued on Thursday by the […]
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Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has accused the Federal Government of victimising the state because of political differences. While the All Progressives Congress, APC, controls the Federal Government, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, holds away in Osun. He spoke in Akure, the Ondo State capital on Wednesday during a two-day Southwest Summit on Democracy and […]
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