Terrorism after the Christmas Day bombings

By Abimbola Adelakun Anyone who expected Nigerians to push back against foreign intervention in the country’s insecurity and insist that their national sovereignty be respected would have found themselves awfully wrong by now. Not only did people seem excited, but the euphoria that accompanied the Christmas Day bombings in Sokoto showed how quickly we can […]

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Rivers Assembly begins impeachment proceedings against Fubara

The Rivers State House of Assembly has begun impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Oduh. During plenary presided over by the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, according to a live broadcast on Channels Television on Thursday, the Majority Leader, Major Jack, read out the notice of allegations […]

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Adelami celebrates Ogun Deputy Governor at 60

Ondo State Deputy Governor, Dr. Olayide Adelami, has showered encomiums on his Ogun counterpart, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele as she marks her 60th birthday. He described her as an accomplished technocrat, seasoned administrator, and exemplary public servant whose life of service has continued to inspire women and young professionals across the country. Adelami, in a goodwill […]

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Adeleke lights up Irepodun communities in Ilesa with 500KVA transformer

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has commissioned a newly installed 500KVA transformer at Irepodun Community in Ilesa, bringing improved electricity supply to several previously underserved areas. The transformer, which was officially commissioned on behalf of the Governor, will cater to communities within the Irepodun axis, including SENIK, Alafiatayo, Testing Ground, and […]

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Corruption charges: Court seizes 57 properties linked to Malami

Fifty seven properties suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities linked to an exJustice minister and attorney general of the federation, Mr Abubakar Malami, SAN, ha e been ordered forfeited to the Federal Government. A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, and presided over by Justice Emeka Nwite, gave the order on Tuesday following an […]

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Supreme Court verdict: 19 months after, governors explore gaps in constitution, resist LG autonomy

Over 19 months after the Supreme Court ordered financial autonomy for Nigeria’s 774 local government areas, compliance by state governments remains uneven, exposing deep constitutional ambiguities that continue to empower governors to dominate the third tier of government. On July 11, 2024, the apex court ruled that allocations from the Federation Account must be paid […]

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