Ondo election: Aiyedatiwa’s CPS commends media

Chief Press Secretary to the Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, has commended journalists for their professionalism, sacrifices, and contributions to the successful conduct of the November 16 governorship election in the state. The CPS, in an appreciation message on behalf of his principal highlighted the media’s pivotal role in ensuring the smooth […]

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Ondo election: Aiyedatiwa, Adelami receive certificates of return

as Aiyedatiwa vows to fulfil pre-election promises Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has promised more developmental strides across the state as a way of repaying the massive votes given him in the just concluded election by the people of the State. The Governor stated this at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral […]

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LP begs National Assembly to bar politicians above 70 from elections

The leadership of the Labour Party, on Wednesday, urged members of the National Assembly to consider passing a bill barring ageing politicians from running for presidential, governorship and other political positions ahead of the 2027 elections. The demand was made by the National Youth Leader of the party, Kennedy Ahanotu, and LP lawmaker representing Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie […]

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Dangote resumes US crude purchase after three months

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has recommenced the purchase of crude oil from the United States in its ongoing efforts to ramp up oil production and enhance its refining capacity. The new purchase comes after a three-month hiatus in purchasing crude from foreign countries, focusing instead on domestic supply. A report by Bloomberg on Wednesday said […]

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Senate sacks CCT chairman, Umar

The Senate on Wednesday invoked Section 157(1) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) to remove the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danladi Umar, from office. The decision followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC-Ekiti), during plenary. The motion, titled “Invocation of Provision of Section 157(1) […]

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Tinubu set to name envoys as ministry posts consular officers

Consular officers deployed to embassies in Spain, Malaysia, Brazil, others, concerns raised over state of country’s missions abroad The Federal Government has begun deploying consular officers to diplomatic missions worldwide before the anticipated release of the ambassadorial list. This move comes 14 months after 83 ambassadors were recalled in September 2023. Following President Bola Tinubu’s […]

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ACF backs Northern candidate to unseat Tinubu in 2027

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has expressed deep concern over the state of the North under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, blaming poor socio-economic policies for the region’s deteriorating conditions. The Forum warned that unless urgent steps are taken, the region may face even harsher realities. To address this, the ACF has declared support for Northern […]

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Falana calls for implementation of Child Rights Law

Human rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana (SAN), has called on the Federal and State governments to implement the Child Rights Law to provide free education to pupils from primary to Junior secondary school in the country. He also condemned the failure of the 34 State government and Federal Capital Territory to access the N135 billion […]

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Ondo election: PDP candidate Agboola Ajayi rejects result, heads to court

The candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), in Saturday;s governorship election in Ondo State, Hon Agboola Ajayi, has rejected the poll’s result of announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday. Ajayi, who said he has been studying and examining the election results across the state, disclosed that he would be heading […]

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