The Federal High Court in Abuja’s order directing the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority to continue granting and renewing petroleum products import licences has opened a fresh battle over fuel imports as domestic refining capacity expands. The ruling has put the court’s decision in Abuja alongside a pending suit by Dangote Petroleum Refinery […]
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The Nigeria Labour Congress, Kebbi State Council, has commended Governor Nasir Idris for approving consequential salary adjustments and responsibility allowances for primary school teachers in the state. The state NLC Chairman, Murtala Usman, gave the commendation in a statement on Monday, describing the development as a major boost to the welfare of primary school teachers. […]
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Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke By Michael Ofulue, Osogbo Osun State Government has inaugurated a Special Task Force on Environment to strengthen the enforcement of environmental laws and sustain a clean, healthy and habitable environment across the state. It is chaired by the Head of Service, Mr Samuel Ayanleye Aina, while the Commissioner for Environment […]
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Marine and Blue Economy minister Gboyega Oyetola By John Dike, Osogbo The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the last governorship election in Osun State, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji, and the state chapter of the party have felicitated the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy and former governor, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, on his 72nd birthday. Oyebamiji […]
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By John Dike, The National Orientation Agency (NOA), Osun State Directorate, has urged Nigerians to prioritise their heart health and adopt healthier lifestyles to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. The State Director of the agency, Mr Adebiyi Adefarasin Stephen, made the call in a statement to commemorate World Heart Day 2026, marked globally on […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi A 26-year-old security guard, Godwin Dauda, has been arrested by the Niger State Police Command over the alleged rape and killing of an 11-year-old girl, Christabel Albert, in Suleja. The suspect, who was attached to the Apostolic Church in Suleja, was accused of luring the girl into his security room before allegedly […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu is receiving medical treatment in France. Sowore made the allegation on Monday during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time, while commenting on the President’s continued stay outside Nigeria. Tinubu travelled out of Nigeria on August […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi The controversy over the management of Kebbi State’s finances has intensified, with the African Democratic Congress and the state government trading claims over the alleged receipt and utilisation of N627.14bn between May 2023 and October 2025. The dispute, which has assumed a political dimension ahead of the 2027 general elections, began after […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned until October 2 the trial of the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, over alleged cyberbullying of President Bola Tinubu. Sowore is facing prosecution by the Department of State Services over social media posts he made in August 2025 on X, […]
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“For those wondering where I got my amiable character from, Mama Omotosho modelled me. She showed me how to handle tough situations not only by words but in actions”. These were the words of the Ondo State Deputy Governor, Dr Olayide Adelami as he paid glowing tributes to Mama Rachel Olanireti Omotosho, at her 90th […]
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