Report VIPs with police escorts, presidency tells Nigerians

The Presidency has called on Nigerians to actively help monitor compliance with President Bola Tinubu’s directive to withdraw police escorts for VIPs. The appeal was made by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Daniel Bwala, during an interview on TVC on Sunday, where he highlighted the administration’s commitment to enforcing the order […]

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Ondo expands access to HIV prevention services

Ondo State Government is expanding access to HIV prevention and treatment services across the state. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa gave this assurance on Monday in Akure, during the flag-off of a health walk marking the 2025 World AIDS Day. Represented by his deputy, Olayide Adelami, the governor described the commemoration as “a moment of reflection, renewal […]

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Osun Amotekun pledges tight security during festive season

By John Dike, Osogbo Amotekun Corps in Osun State has reaffirmed its commitment to effective security partnership aimed at strengthening community policing and improving rapid response to security challenges across the state. The Corps Commander, Dr. Adekunle Isaac Omoyele, gave the assurance in his New Month of December Message, marking the final month of the […]

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Adeleke Imposes 24-Hour Curfew on Igbajo

By John Dike, Osogbo Barely 24 hours after the announcement of the demise of the traditional ruler of Igbajo and former Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Oba Adegboyega Famodun, the state government has imposed a 24-hour curfew on the community. Reports indicated that the government’s decision followed credible intelligence from […]

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PDP criticises Tinubu’s ambassadorial list, demands withdrawal

The Peoples Democratic Party has condemned the list of ambassadorial nominees submitted by President Bola Tinubu, describing the selections as “reprehensible and scandalous.” President Tinubu had sent the names of 32 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation, days after submitting the first batch of three names. Among the nominees are a former Chairman of […]

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Tinubu has prerogative to choose ambassadors, says presidency

Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Foreign Affairs and Protocol, Ademola Oshodi, has defended the President’s latest ambassadorial nominations, insisting that the selections reflect the President’s judgment of what is best for his administration and for the country. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s programme, Morning Brief, on Monday, Oshodi said political […]

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FCT doctors suspend indefinite strike

The Association of Resident Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory Administration has suspended its indefinite strike after 30 days of industrial action. The President of ARD-FCTA, Dr. George Ebong, disclosed this in a message to our correspondent on Monday. The strike, which began on November 1, 2025, was suspended following the approval of their demands […]

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Crude-for-loans: NNPCL battles N8.07tn outstanding debt

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited is burdened with crude-backed loan obligations estimated at N8.07tn, according to an analysis of its 2024 financial statements and capital-commitment disclosures. The liabilities stretch across multiple forward-sale and project-financing arrangements that are expected to be serviced through substantial crude oil and gas deliveries. The commitments have become a major […]

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2027: I won’t settle for VP slot – Amaechi

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has dismissed suggestions that he may run as a vice-presidential candidate with the former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, or be part of any joint presidential ticket in the 2027 elections. Amaechi declared that he is running for the presidency and will not be a running mate to anybody. His […]

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