Tribunal to deliver judgment same day on Atiku, Obi, APM’s election petitions

•Reserves decision on suit seeking Tinubu’s, Shettima’s sack The Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) on Friday announced that it had scheduled for the same day delivery of its judgments on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)/Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi/Labour Party (LP), and Allied Peoples Movement (APM) petitions against the election of President Bola Tinubu. The Presiding […]

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Nigeria, others affected as UK hikes visa fees, health surcharge

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak, has announced an increase in visa application fee paid by immigrants. He also said the surcharge paid for the state-funded National Health Service (NHS) by immigrants will “increase significantly”. The announcement is coming a few weeks after the United States embassy said it is increasing fees […]

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Waste to Wealth: Oyo educates citizens on recycling

says ban on street trading in good faith In a move to inspire a more responsible citizenry on sustainability practices, the Oyo State Government, has appealed to youths in the state to venture into recycling plastics and wastes. Speaking on a bi-weekly programme, ‘Head of Service Speaks’ on the Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism […]

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Oyo demolishes illegal structures at Olunloyo GRA, Ibadan

Oyo State Government, on Thursday, demolished some structures at Omololu Olunloyo GRA, Ring Road, Adeoyo, Ibadan, over alleged illegal acquisition of land, unlawful entering into the GRA, and non-compliance with physical planning rules and regulation by occupants. This was contained in a statement by the Director of Press & Public Relations, of the Ministry of […]

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Plot to suspend Aregbesola from APC leaks

A plot to suspend the immediate former Interior Minister and ex-Osun State Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, from the All Progressives Congress, APC, has leaked. The party’s factional youth leader in the state, Abosede Oluwaseun, alleged in a statement that the plot is being orchestrated by Aregbesola’s successor and immediate past governor, Gboyega Oyetola, and five […]

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Uniosun suspends female student who dupes social media lover of N1.5m

A first-year female student of Osun State University, Ikire campus, who allegedly lured and robbed her social media boyfriend of his money and phone has been suspended by the institution’s authorities. Vice- Chancellor of the institution, Prof Clement Adebooye , announced the suspension following the investigation of the police and pending its outcome. The culprit […]

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Intrigues, issues ahead of Imo governorship election

Major political parties in Imo State are battling internal crises, with uncertainties as November 11 governorship election draws nearer. Part of the hurdles appearing in the way of political parties and candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC); the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and the Labour Party (LP) in the November 11 governorship election in […]

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Labour, Atiku slam NASS’ speedy approval of Tinubu’s $800m loan, N500b palliative

• N8,000 monthly to 12 million Nigerians laughable, economic waste – Organised labour • Tinubu’s palliative of N53 per day an avenue to divert public funds, says Atiku • President’s N70b allocation to National Assembly not palliative, says Kalu • Okon: Nigeria’s data deficit will deny key beneficiaries the cash transfer • TUC: Move will […]

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Despite huge revenue, Lagos local councils underperform, worsen residents’ pains

Olayemi Street, Oriade LCDA Constitutionally, the local councils are meant to construct and maintain roads, streets, drains, parks, and open spaces, naming of roads, and streets, as well as provision and maintenance of public transportation and refuse disposal. It is also the duty of councils to establish and maintain cemeteries, burial grounds, and homes for […]

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Odumakin to Soyinka at 89: Your genius is lifelong

Obi, Sanwo-Olu celebrate icon President of Centre for Change Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin has described Nobel Laureate Prof Wole Soyinka as a genius of poesy who “captivates us in its gripping hold, not once, not twice but lifelong.” Okei-Odumakin, who is also the President of Women Arise for Change Initiative, stated this in a birthday titled […]

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