By Ade Oyeyemi The Joint Action Committee of unions in Ondo State-owned tertiary institutions has suspended its indefinite strike, directing workers to resume duty on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. The decision brings an end, for now, to the industrial action that disrupted activities at the state-owned universities since September 2. JAC-ODSTI said the suspension followed […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed October 13, 2026, for the hearing of an application by former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress to amend their suit challenging President Bola Tinubu’s eligibility to contest the 2027 presidential election. Justice Inyang Ekwo adjourned the matter on Monday after counsel […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi The Rivers State House of Assembly has thrown its weight behind the proposed constitutional amendment seeking to establish state police in Nigeria. The lawmakers’ position followed the transmission of the 1999 Constitution (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, by the National Assembly to the 36 state Houses of Assembly for consideration. The proposed amendment […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Nigeria after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York. Shettima had left Abuja on September 20 to lead Nigeria’s delegation to the high-level international meeting, where he participated in a series of diplomatic and economic engagements. During the […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi Tension is reportedly mounting within the Ondo State Executive Council over the alleged failure to implement a salary increase said to have been approved for political appointees in the state. The proposed adjustment was reportedly discussed at a meeting of the State Executive Council and approved by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, with the […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi Preparations have commenced in earnest for the 2027 edition of the annual USE Festival, a significant cultural celebration that continues to embody the identity, heritage and enduring unity of the people of Ogosi-Afa in Okeagbe community, Ondo State. The festival, which has over the years provided a platform for the people to […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi The President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, has begun moves to reconcile lawyers divided by the association’s recent presidential election, saying she is determined to lead a united Bar. Badejo-Okusanya said she would not limit her administration to lawyers who supported her during the election, stressing that her mandate […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi Two seven-year-old boys, Oloyede Ayo and Clinton Koleola, have died after they were reportedly electrocuted by a live electric wire that fell on a shop in Idanre, Ondo State. The incident occurred on Saturday, September 26, along Apefon Road in the town, throwing residents into confusion. The boys were reportedly inside the […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi The Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has rejected a reported arrangement by the Rainbow Coalition to support President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election while backing candidates from other parties for legislative seats. The ruling party said it expected anyone supporting Tinubu’s presidential bid to also support APC […]
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At least 18 residents have been bitten by a dog suspected to be infected with rabies in Garko Local Government Area of Kano State. The Nigerian Forest Security Service, Garko Division, has consequently launched a search for the suspected rabid dog and two other dogs believed to have been exposed to the infection. The incident […]
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