President Bola Tinubu has approved the introduction of a 15 per cent ad-valorem import duty on petrol and diesel imports into Nigeria. The initiative is aimed at protecting local refineries and stabilising the downstream market, but it is likely to raise pump prices. In a letter dated October 21, 2025, reported publicly on October 30, […]
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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, ordered the permanent forfeiture of $49,700 allegedly recovered from Dr Nura Ali, a former Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Sokoto State, during the 2023 general elections. Justice Emeka Nwite gave the order after counsel for the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related […]
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President Bola Tinubu has withdrawn the pardon earlier granted to 175 convicts, including drug traffickers, kidnappers and fraudsters, following public outrage that trailed the initial clemency list released on October 11. This came as the President ordered a review of the pardon granted at the National Council of State meeting on October 9, 2025. A […]
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The opposition in Ondo State caved in on Wednesday as a former spokesman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state, Hon Kennedy Peretei, led other prominent politicians across party divides to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Notably, the PDP, which is the leading opposition party in the state, has been making robust […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Six senior police officers serving with the Osun State Police Command have been promoted to their next rank. They were elevated from the rank of Superintendent of Police (SP) to Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) by the Police Service Commission (PSC). The newly promoted officers and their beats are: CSP Idris […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) have inaugurated a Joint Task Force on the Enforcement of Compulsory Third-Party Motor Insurance and the Digitalisation of Passenger Manifests. Meant to strengthen road safety management and promote insurance compliance across Nigeria, yhis strategic partnership marks a new era […]
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By Steve Otaloro The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), in Ondo State, Ondo State had commended what it called the outstanding leadership and visionary governance style of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. It said in a statement by its Director of Media and Publicity, Mr Steve Otaloro that his administration “has brought about sweeping political and administrative […]
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Afenifere Leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, and Afenifere chieftain, Basorun Seinde Arogbofa Tinubu has laid pathway for regional development – Aiyedatiwa His reforms rebuilding Nigeria – Sanwo-Olu, Akande Governors, traditional rulers, ministers and regional leaders from the Southwest on Wednesday renewed the call for powers devolution and true federalism as the […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The National President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Comrade Olusola Ladoja, has commended the Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, for his administration’s unwavering commitment to education, workers’ welfare, and the overall well-being of the people of the state. He spoke during a courtesy visit to the […]
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Ahead of the 2027 presidential election, the Interior Minister, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has urged the people of Ondo State to unite and support the reelection bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He spoke on Wednesday in Akure, the state capital, at the formal reception into the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, of members of the […]
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