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To effectively contain the worrisome insecurity rocking some parts of the country, the United States has again deployed some troops to Nigeria. This marks the first official US military presence on the ground since the airstrikes targeted at terrorists in the northern part of the country on the last Christmas Day. The deployment of Nigeria […]

The United States Congress is holding a joint session today to examine concerns over religious freedom in Nigeria, amid warnings that the country risks escalating Christian–Muslim violence. The hearing, convened by the House Subcommittee on Africa and the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, is titled “Defending Religious Freedom Around the World.” Written testimonies released ahead […]

Rivers governor to recognise FCT minister as ‘political leader’ Issue of Fubara’s second term premature, Tinubu tells feuding parties Wike’s candidates to be recognised in state Assembly by-elections President Bola Tinubu has, again, intervened to halt the escalating feud between Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and his predecessor and estranged godfather, Nyesom Wike. The peace […]

Trust deficit, fear behind civil disobedience in South-East IPOB hails compliance Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has declared that the long-standing Monday sit-at-home order in the state has finally ended. He said this yesterday during a walk-through of the Onitsha Main Market to signal the return of normal commercial activities. His visit to the historic […]

The Senate on Tuesday confirmed the nomination of Hon. Justice Joseph Olubunmi Kayode Oyewole, JCA, as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. This followed the presentation and consideration of the report of the Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights & Legal Matters by the Chairman of the Committee, Senator Adeniyi Adegbonmire, APC, Ondo Central. […]

The Abdulrahman Mohammed-led National Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has fixed March 28 and 29, 2026, for its long-awaited National Convention, in Abuja. Also, the Board of Trustees (BoT), at an emergency National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting yesterday, reaffirmed its commitment to constitutional order, party unity and the rule of law. The […]

Seventy nine Nigerians face deportation from the United States as that country cracks down on alleged criminal and illegal immigrants. Already, the 79 have been listed in the worst-of-the-worst’ criminal list of that country’s Department of Homeland Security, which said it would deport them. The department’s website reportedly disclosed on Monday that the 79 Nigerians […]

Despite receiving an estimated N9tn in Federation Account Allocation Committee inflows in 2025, state governors are facing mounting criticism from labour unions, civil society groups and opposition parties over what many describe as a widening gap between soaring revenues and limited improvements in citizens’ welfare. FAAC allocations to states surged by over N2tn in one […]

A total of 7,684 students will graduate at the 10th convocation of the Federal University of OyevEkiti, FUOYE, on Saturday. The number includes 7,396 undergraduate and 288 postgraduate students, according to the outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Prof Abayomi Fasina. He disclosed the figure on Monday during a pre-convocation press conference ahead of the convocation ceremony. A breakdown […]

By Olumide Olugosi As Ondo State marks fifty years of purposeful existence, the Golden Jubilee offers more than celebration. It provides a moment for reflection on leadership, institutions, and the enduring choices that have shaped the state’s development journey. At the centre of this reflection is education, long acknowledged as Ondo State’s most reliable pathway […]