Ganduje’s resignation, part of party’s evolution – APC govs

Ganduje The All Progressives Congress governors, under the aegis of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, have acknowledged the resignation of the party’s National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, describing it as a natural step in the party’s ongoing evolution. In a communiqué issued after their two-day strategic meeting in Benin City, Edo State, on Saturday, the governors […]

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Fubara-Wike peace deal: Gov’s supporters reject terms

The peace deal ending the protracted feud between the suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the FCT minister, Nyesome Wike has been rejected by the governor’s supporters. Indeed, they described the truce, which was mediated by President Bola Tinubu, as fragile and a surrender by the governor to the minister. The President, on Thursday […]

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Amotekun begs Osun politicians: ‘Don’t drag us into politics, we’re neutral’

Amotekun Corps in Osun State has begged politicians not to drag it into partisan controversies, as it affirmed its neutrality in all its operations. It made the appeal following recent allegations by the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) against the Corps of harassment, brutality, and politically motivated arrests. The corps in a statement by its spokesman, […]

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Oyo to enforce QR code jacket policy for Okada riders

Following a surge in criminal activities involving unregistered operators, Oyo State Government has resolved to enforcing the QR code-embedded jacket policy for commercial motorcycle (Okada) riders, This was in a statement on Saturday by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, Oyelade quoted the Chairman of Oyo State Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA), Major […]

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Ibadan poly alumni, students reject renaming

Students and alumni of The Polytechnic, Ibadan have rejected the renaming of the institution after the departed Governor Omololu Olunloyo, by Governor Seyi Makinde. The students, in a statement on Friday in Ibadan, by the Students’ Union Government (SUG) President, Oladipupo Olamide, expressed disappointment over the move. According to the statement, “We strongly believe that […]

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Common entrance exam holds tomorrow in Ondo

The Common Entrance Examination into public secondary schools in Ondo State will hold tomorrow, Saturday, 28 June, 2025. The examination, also known as Placement Examination will take place simultaneously at designated centres across the 18 Local Government Area of the state. This was announced n a statement by the Director, Information and Media, Mr Olaoluwa […]

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Now is time to restructure Nigeria, create state police, Afenifere tells Tinubu

The pan-Yoruba socio political organisation, Afenifere has told President Bola Tinubu that the unsettling developments, arising from the escalating cases of frightening bloody security breaches claiming many casualties across the country, are the strongest indications that now is the time to restructure Nigeria into a balanced federation. Restating its longstanding advocacy for restructuring, the body […]

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