Ondo State Deputy Governor, Dr Olayide Adelami, and Health minister Prof Ali Pate at the ceremony now FUTA Teaching Hospital Ondo State Overnment on Thursday, transfered the Akure Teaching Hospital complex of the state-owned University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED) to the Federal Government, in the presence of all stakeholders. Now christened the Federal University of […]
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Convener, Nigeria Workstation, Mr. Kennedy Ikantu Peretei Prominent opposition politicians across party lines in Ondo State, under the umbrella of the Nigeria Workstation, have finalised arrangements to decamp to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. This was confirmed in a statement on Thursday by High Chief Olutope Adebambo, the Director of Mobilisation, Nigeria Workstation. The […]
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President Bola Tinubu on Thursday urged the newly appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Joash Amupitan, to defend the integrity of Nigeria’s elections, describing credible polls as the bedrock of any democracy. Speaking at the State House in Abuja shortly after administering the oath of office to the new INEC boss, Tinubu […]
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IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu in court on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Photo: Channels Television Kanu Agabi, former Attorney-General of the Federation and lead counsel to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, on Thursday, applied to withdraw his representation in the ongoing terrorism trial before the Federal High Court in Abuja. […]
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The new INEC Chairman, Prof Joash Amupitan (SAN), arrives at the Council Chambers ahead of his swearing in by President Bola Tinubu. Photo: Stephen Angbulu/Punch The newly confirmed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Joash Amupitan, has arrived at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, for his formal swearing-in by President Bola Tinubu. Amupitan, dressed […]
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Activist and publisher, Mr Omoyele Sowore, was on Thursday arrested within the premises of the Federal High Court in Abuja by armed policemen, shortly after he appeared in solidarity with the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. Sowore, who has been at the forefront of calls for Kanu’s release from detention, […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state of being haunted by the failures and maladministration that have allegedly defined the Governor Ademola Adeleke-led government. it said the PDP’s record in governance has been nothing short of an abysmal […]
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With about three weeks to the elective convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) coming up in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, Busola Oworu writes on preparations for the historic event, pulse of party faithful and some emerging issues. Ibadan is set to host thousands of leaders, elders and other loyalists of the Peoples Democratic […]
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Niger State Government during the distribution of medical supplies for the victims…Photo Credit: Government House Niger State Government has conducted a mass burial for victims of the petrol tanker explosion that occurred in Essa village, Katcha Local Government Area, and has approved comprehensive free medical treatment for survivors of the tragedy. This was disclosed in […]
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File: Fela Anikulapo-Kuti Former US President Barack Obama has paid tribute to legendary Afrobeat artist, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, describing him as a unique figure in musical history who mixed art with activism. He described Fela as “a musical genius from Nigeria” who fused funk, jazz and soul into what became known worldwide as Afrobeat. Obama […]
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