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Tinubu’s Diplomatic Masterstroke: Recalibrating Nigeria–France Relations For Strategic Security Gains

December 10, 2025Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

By Steve Otaloro President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent diplomatic manoeuvre, culminating in France’s public declaration of solidarity with Nigeria amid intensifying security challenges, represents one of the most consequential geopolitical realignments in West Africa in recent years. It is a moment that signals a recalibration of Nigeria’s foreign policy posture—away from its historically one-sided generosity […]

Fubara dumps PDP, joins APC

December 9, 2025December 9, 2025Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State on Tuesday defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). He made the formal declaration during a stakeholders’ meeting at the Government House, Port Harcourt, where he confirmed his decision before party leaders and supporters. His move adds to the growing list of […]

Osun 2026: APC elects 1,660 delegates to pick flagbearer

December 9, 2025Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

By John Dike, Osogbo The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has elected 1,660 delegates across the 332 wards of the state ahead of Saturday’s governorship primary election. Chairman of the party’s Delegates Congress Committee, Engr. Shehu Umar Dange, announced the outcome on Tuesday at the state secretariat along Gbongan–Ibadan Road, Osogbo. He explained […]

At last Adeleke joins Accord Party

December 9, 2025December 9, 2025Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

By John Dike, Osogbo At last, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has announced his official decampment to the Accord Party, days after leaving the Peoples Democratic Party. This development ends months of speculation about the political platform he would use in contesting his reelection few weeks away. Initially, he was rumoured to be considering moving […]

Dry taps to be over in Ondo as Aiyedatiwa assures pipe-borne water flow

December 9, 2025December 9, 2025Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

flags off Owena Dam revamp 1.3m residents in seven LGs to benefit launches mobile solar-powered irrigation pumps, water quality kits for households, farmers The sad days of prolonged water scarcity in the state is nearing its end, as Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwaa assured residents of clean, safe and sustainable water after decades of dry taps. He […]

Ondo APC slams NNPP over ‘false’ claims

December 9, 2025December 9, 2025Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ondo State has slammed the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Mr. Peter Olagookun, over his alleged ill-considered claims of being the state’s leading opposition party. It said in a statement by its Director of Media and Publicity, Mr Steve Otaloro, that: “The attention of the Ondo State Chapter of […]

Remi Tinubu under fire after stopping Adeleke from singing at Ooni’s event

December 9, 2025December 9, 2025Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

‘I’ll turn off the mic’ First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has come under fire after she stopped Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, from singing during his speech at the 10th coronation anniversary of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi. In a video that went viral on Monday, Adeleke was seen stepping up to the […]

CBN licenses 82 BDCs

December 9, 2025Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has granted final licenses to 82 Bureau De Change (BDCs) operators to operate with effect from November 27, 2025. It made this known in a statement by its Acting Director of Corporate Communications Department, Hakama Sidi-Ali, on Monday, December 8. According to the statement, the exercise was in line with […]

Timipre Sylva kicks as EFCC seals Abuja home

December 9, 2025Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

Timipre Sylva Ex-Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, has kicked over the sealing of his Abuja home by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This was in a statement on Monday by his media aide, Julius Bokoru, following the action. The media aide, in a statement he issued on Monday to newsmen, […]

Senate approves Tinubu’s request to deploy troops in Benin

December 9, 2025Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

The Senate in session. Photo Credit: Senate The Senate has given its approval for President Bola Tinubu’s request to send Nigerian troops to the Republic of Benin as part of efforts to help restore calm and stability after last weekend’s attempted military takeover. The endorsement was announced on Tuesday by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during […]