Oyo, UNICEF recommit to environmental protection

Oyo State Government in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has reaffirmed its commitment to making environmental protection a cornerstone of sustainable development in the state. Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Barrister Seun Ashamu, gave this assurance during the commemoration of the 2025 World Clean-Up Day held at the House of Chiefs, […]

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FG rejects Trump’s ‘country of particular concern’ tag on Nigeria

The Federal Government has rejected remarks by United States President Donald Trump alleging widespread killings of Christians in the country and declaring Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern.” In a statement issued on Saturday morning by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the government said the claims do not reflect the […]

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Convention: Court Judgement An Assault On Nigeria’s Democracy — PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party has described the judgement of the Federal High Court in Abuja, stopping its planned 2025 national convention as an assault on democracy. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, on Friday, the party noted that it was appalled by the judgement. Calling the judgement “an assault on […]

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Veteran actress Peju Ogunmola returns to screen after son’s death

Veteran actress, Peju Ogunmola, has announced her return to acting months after the death of her son, Ayomikun. The actress, who is one of the respected figures in Yoruba Nollywood, lost her son, Ayomikun, prompting an outpouring of grief and tributes from colleagues across the film industry. Several Nollywood stars, including Funsho Adeolu, Foluke Daramola, […]

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PDP convenes emergency meeting after court halts convention

The Peoples Democratic Party has summoned an emergency meeting of its National Working Committee following Friday’s judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja halting its planned national convention billed for November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State. A member of the NWC, who spoke to Saturday Punch on condition of anonymity because he […]

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‘Old INEC’ will conduct Anambra election despite leadership change – Group

The Executive Director of Kimpact Development Initiative, Bukola Idowu, has said that the forthcoming November 8, 2025, Anambra State governorship election will be conducted by the “old” Independent National Electoral Commission, despite the appointment of a new leadership. Idowu explained that the new INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, would only be able to implement administrative changes […]

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Dangote Refinery promises steady fuel supply, says output exceeds demand

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has pledged a steady supply of petrol and diesel nationwide during the upcoming festive period, as its daily output now exceeds Nigeria’s consumption capacity. The Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer of Dangote Industries Limited, Anthony Chiejina, said in a statement made available to the PUNCH Online on Saturday, that the […]

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PDP suspends Anyanwu, legal adviser, others

The national working committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended the party’s national secretary, Samuel Anyanwu; and national legal adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade. It also suspended Okechukwu Osuoha, deputy legal adviser; and Umaru Bature, national organising secretary. PDP spokesperson, Debo Ologunagba announced the suspension during a press conference on Saturday, adding that the […]

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2027: Tinubu Support Group decorates Aiyedatiwa as grand patron

The Tinubu Support Group (TSG) has decorated the Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa as its grand patron in the state. TSG, founded in 2020, and having its presence in all the states of the federation, mobilises grassroots support for President Tinubu’s administration and reelection. The governor’s choice according to the group, was in recognition of […]

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Lucky Aiyedatiwa: The People’s Reformer Quietly Rewriting Ondo State Story

By Steve Otaloro Not every revolution arrives with noise. Some come gently through humility, fairness, and quiet conviction. Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa embodies that rare kind of transformation in Ondo State: a leader who listens more than he talks, and whose belief in people’s potential is turning politics into purpose. Since his emergence, Aiyedatiwa has […]

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