King’s College is not for sale -Alausa

Education Minister Dr Tunji Alausa Amid the ongoing protest by the Ministry workers and unions over the concession of King’s College, Lagos, and the closure of some Federal Unity Schools, the Federal Government has declared that the 35-year concession does not amount to the sale of the prestigious high school. Education Minister, Dr Tunji Alausa […]

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2027: INEC promises neutrality, appeals for peaceful conduct

Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has appealed to political parties, candidates and voters to ensure peaceful conduct before, during and after the 2027 general election. Dr Mutiu Agboke, Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, of INEC in Ondo State, made the appeal at a major stakeholders meeting on Thursday at the commission’s offices at Akure South and […]

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Postmortem Report Confirms Journalist Pelumi Onifade Died from Gunshot to Abdomen

Late Journalist Pelumi Onifade Mr Pelumi Onifade, a young journalist with Gboah TV, who was reportedly shot and arrested while covering the #EndSARS protests on October 24, 2020, died from fatal injuries as a result of a “firearm projectile” that entered his body through his lower back, causing extensive damage to his abdomen and massive […]

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Fuel price hike: NLC seeks wage relief, Naira crude for local refineries

As immediate measures to cushion the impact of the rising petrol pump price nationwide, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the Federal Government to ensure crude sale in Naira to local refineries. Besides, it asked for wage relief for workers in view of the hardship imposed on them by the frequent and unpredictable surge […]

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Aiyedatiwa charges new appointees to work for people

swears in new Commissioner, Special Advisers; inaugurates boards, Tutors-General Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Thursday swore in a commissioner, special advisers and Tutors-General, and inaugurated chairmen and members of commissions and boards, charging them to justify the confidence reposed in them through measurable performance. The ceremony, held at the International Centre for Culture and […]

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Aregbesola is ADC South-West Leader – Atiku

calls for unity ahead of 2027 By John Dike, Osogbo The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has affirmed former Osun State Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, as the leader of the party in the South-West, while calling on party leaders across the zone to close ranks ahead of the 2027 […]

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Catholic bishops demand end to insecurity, poverty, ethnic division

reject foreign aid bill call for recovery of lands seized by bandits, free 2027 elections, national prayer By John Dike, Osogbo The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has called on the Federal and state governments to intensify efforts to tackle insecurity, poverty, poor infrastructure and other challenges threatening the dignity and wellbeing of Nigerians. […]

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Obi committed to Nigeria’s good – Salam

Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate in the 2027 election, Mr. Peter Obi By John Dike, Osogbo A member of the House of Representatives representing Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore and Ejigbo Federal Constituency, Hon. Bamidele Salam, has described former Anambra State Governor and 2027 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, as a man of integrity and commitment […]

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Jide Kosoko, Oga Bello, Ayuba, Toyin Abraham, other celebrities make APC Lagos campaign council list

Nollywood and Fuji music celebrities were announced on Thursday as members of the campaign council of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Lagos State. The Nollywood celebrities, led by veteran actors Jide Kosoko, and Oga Bello (Adebayo Salami),  included other stars Saheed Balogun, Bukky Wright, Fathia Balogun, Yinka Quadri and Tayo Sobola, Eniola Badmus, Toyin […]

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