Court orders Ekiti to pay ex-Deputy Gov Lawal pension since 2010, says election nullification no bar to benefits

The National Industrial Court has ordered the Ekiti State Government to pay former Deputy Governor Sikiru Tae Lawal all his severance benefits, monthly stipends, and arrears from October 15, 2010 till date, ruling that the nullification of his election does not erase his right to pension. Also, the court awarded Lawal N10 million in exemplary […]

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Davido’s father donates N500m as Osun unveils security trust fund

Dr Adedeji Adeleke Billionaire businessman and father of music star Davido, Dr Deji Adeleke, has donated N500 million to the Osun State Security Trust Fund. The donation was announced on Thursday during the launch of the fund by Governor Ademola Adeleke in Osogbo. In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the state […]

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Nigerian military inaugurates General Court-Martial, begins trial of coup suspects

The Nigerian military on Friday inaugurated a General Court-Martial to try officers accused of plotting a coup to remove the President Bola Tinubu government from office unconstitutionally. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the accused officers were brought to the venue of the sitting, the Guards Brigade Scorpion Mess, Asokoro, at about 8:53 […]

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ADC: Structure, legitimacy and the limits of political experimentation

By Princess Adebajo-Fraser Nigeria’s democratic evolution continues to present recurring lessons—none more important than the centrality of structure, legality, and institutional discipline in the pursuit of political power. The current situation surrounding the African Democratic Congress, particularly its internal disputes and regulatory challenges, provides a timely opportunity to reflect on the difference between political aspiration […]

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Trivialising terrorism

Islamic errorism is deadly, very deadly and genetically stubborn. It is a double-faced scourge, mutating in conformity with its ecosystem. In Nigeria, public officers pretend they do not understand Salafism. So, the citizens are paying a heavy price for this. In this context, the Senate President—the No.3 citizen—whose voice should reflect the gravity of Nigeria’s […]

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Beyond calls for Amupitan’s removal

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Joash Amupitan. Nigeria’s democracy is on edge, gripped by internal contradictions and avoidable tensions. There must be a conscious effort to rescue it from sliding into extinction. Months to the next general elections, when critical stakeholders should be tidying up any loose ends in electioneering efforts to […]

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Ex-Super Eagles striker Michael Eneramo dies after collapsing during match

Michael Eneramo. Photo: Klasspor Former Super Eagles striker, Michael Eneramo, is dead. According to a report by SCORENigeria on Friday, Eneramo reportedly slumped and died while playing a football match in Kaduna State. The 40-year-old was said to be featuring at the Angwan Yelwa pitch in the Television area of Kaduna when the incident occurred. […]

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Gbenga Daniel’s loyalists reject Abiodun as Ogun East APC senate consensus candidate

The media aide to Sen Gbenga Daniel, Steve Oliyide, Gen Olumuyiwa Okunowo rtd and Akogun Kola Onadipe during BATOGD Movement press briefing held to reject the recent adoption of Gov Dapo Abiodun as the APC consensus candidate for Ogun East Senate race. Photo: Oliyide Loyalists of former Ogun State Governor and Senator representing Ogun East, […]

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Atiku, economists raise concern over Tinubu’s $516m loan request

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and economists have raised concerns over President Bola Tinubu’s request for Senate approval of a fresh $516million external loan to fund sections of the Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway. The President had written to the Senate seeking approval for a $516,333,070 external loan to finance parts of […]

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Automatic ticket: Tinubu leaves lawmakers’ fate in governors’ hands

President Bola Tinubu has rebuffed lobbying efforts by the leadership of the Senate to secure automatic return tickets for the ruling party’s sitting legislators ahead of the 2027 general elections, instead reaffirming the authority of state governors over the selection of candidates in their respective states. This was as he formally empowered governors to drive […]

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