Ondo State Governor and Visitor to AAUA, Lucky Aiyedatiwa – Asks Ondo govt to provide enough hostel accommodation spaces Following the killing of three students of The Alumni Association of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Ondo State has condemned the spate of killing of the institution’s students. It described the development as unfortunate and […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Osun State has petitioned President Bola Tinubu, international and diplomatic communities over a declaration by Marine and Blue Economy minister, Gboyega Oyetola of an alleged plot to rig the state’s coming governorship election. It described the “brazen declaration” as an “intent to undermine democracy and […]
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The endorsement rally, Photo: State House Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has thanked the people of the state for lovingly endorsing his reelection bid for a second term in office.. He thanked them for their Monday’s turn out for his endorsement campaign. The endorsement campaign for Oyebanji and President Bola Tinubu’s reelection, in Ado Ekiti, […]
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Marine police on rescue mission in the flood affected areas in Yola, Adamawa on Sunday…Photo Credit: Adamawa Police Command Death toll from the flood that ravaged parts of Adamawa State has risen to 25. This was confirmed to The Punch on Tuesday by the executive secretary of the Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency, Dr. Celine […]
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Families of the deceased and injured police officers in Bauchi…Photo Credit: Bauchi Police Command The Nigeria Police Force has presented cheques worth over ₦24 million to families of officers who died or were injured in the line of duty, in Nasarawa State. Commissioner of Police, Nasarawa State Command, Shettima Mohammed, presented the cheques. A statement […]
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The Federal Government may sell the 11 power distribution companies through a re-privatisation process if the Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025, currently before the National Assembly, becomes law. The National Assembly has already initiated a legislative process to enforce sweeping reforms that could see core investors in electricity distribution companies lose their stakes if they […]
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The Presidency has defended the national honours and financial rewards splashed by President Bola Tinubu on the Super Falcons following their victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Its spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, in a post shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, lambasted critics, who claimed the rewards were either […]
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By John Dike, jOsogbo Nurses under the banner of the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) have started a seven-day warning strike, beginning om Tuesday,July 29. This followed the expiration of a 15-day ultimatum issued to the Federal Government, demanding urgent improvement in nurses’ welfare, fair allowances, and conducive working conditions across federal […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Some civil society organisations in Osun State have declared support for Senator Ajibola Basiru’s governorship ambition, urging the people of the state and the All Progressives Congress (APC) to rally behind his candidacy ahead of the 2026 election. The coalition, comprising the Centre Against Injustice and Domestic Violence (CAIDOV), and WorkBond […]
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Maruf Adediran emerges new chair, promises inclusive, accountable leadership. . By John Dike, Osogbo The outgoing Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Osogbo Branch, Mr. Saheed Olayemi Abiona, has said that online voting will deepen democracy in Nigeria. He described the branch’s successful online election as a bold step toward the country’s’s democratic advancement. […]
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