President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the winners of Saturday’s by-elections held across 16 constituencies in 12 states of the federation. In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President praised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for conducting what he described as largely hitch-free polls, […]
Continue ReadingThe departed Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona The Adeyemi ruling house of the Anikilaya dynasty has faulted their exclusion from the Anikilaya ruling house, one of the ruling houses producing candidates for the stool of Awujale of Ijebuland in Ijebu Ode area of Ogun State. Recall that the Anikilaya ruling […]
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pledges to mobilise help to develop Alma mata By John Dike, Osogbo The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has called on the alumni of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, to rally behind their alma mater to elevate its status among Nigeria’s top institutions of higher learning. Oba Ogunwusi, himself an alumnus of the polytechnic, made […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Omoluabi Progressives has raised an alarm over alleged coordinated attempt to politically and physically eliminate the former Interior minister and ex-Osun State Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Arebesola. The group, in a statement signed by its spokesperson and Organising Secretary, Oluwaseun Abosede, expressed deep concern over what it calls a disturbing escalation of […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nana Nandap, has described the death of Assistant Comptroller General (ACG) Joseph Olutayo Dada as a monumental loss to the Service and the nation at large. In a condolence message to the widow, children, and family of the departed officer, Nandap […]
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The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has shared his humble beginnings, recalling how he walked barefoot through secondary school and came from a village once absent on Nigeria’s map. Speaking at the 50th anniversary celebration of the All Christians Fellowship Mission (ACFM) on Friday in Abuja, Adeboye […]
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The Court of Appeal in Sokoto has upheld the seizure of over 40 official vehicles from former Zamfara State governor, Bello Matawalle, dismissing his appeal challenging the action. In a unanimous judgment delivered on August 8, 2025, Justice A.M. Talba ruled that Matawalle failed to provide credible evidence to prove ownership of the vehicles recovered […]
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Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress, APC, has debunked the viral report that a Canadian court labeled it as a terrorist organisation. In a statement by its spokesman, Felix Morka, CON, the party said: “The attention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been drawn to media reports about a decision of a Canadian […]
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Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack As the 2027 general election draws nigh, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoS), Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, has issued a stern warning to civil servants against engaging in political activities while in service. Speaking in Abuja on Friday during the Quarterly Stakeholders and Citizens Engagement interactive session, […]
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and other marketers have reduced the pump prices of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) following Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s cut in ex-depot prices. From as high as N950 per litre on Tuesday, petrol now sells for as low as N865 per litre, depending on the location. Checks on Friday confirmed that […]
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