NDC Praises Adeleke and Electoral Body Over Osun Poll Win, Cautions Over 2027 Moves The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has described Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election victory in Osun State as a victory for popular democracy, declaring that voter determination successfully resisted political pressure. Reacting to the final election results, NDC National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, […]
Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Drops to 15.43% as Price Pressures Ease Up Nigerians are getting a much-needed breather as the country’s headline inflation rate continued its downward trend, dropping to 15.43% in July. According to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the new figure represents a 0.48 […]
Edo Assembly Speaker Quits as 18 Lawmakers Plot His Removal, New Leader Takes Over High-stakes political drama unfolded at the Edo State House of Assembly as Speaker Blessing Agbebaku tendered his resignation just hours ahead of an impending impeachment vote. Agbebaku’s decision to step down came after learning that 18 out of the 24 state […]
36 State Governors Celebrate Adeleke’s Re-Election Win in Osun The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has officially extended its congratulations to Osun State Governor Ademola Jackson Adeleke following his re-election victory, declaring that his first-term achievements and personality clearly paid off at the polls. In a statement issued by NGF Chairman and Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman […]
Adeleke Drops N2bn EFCC Lawsuit Following President Tinubu’s Direct Intervention Following his successful re-election, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has ordered the state’s Attorney-General to formally withdraw the N2 billion lawsuit filed against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The high-profile legal battle flared up when the anti-graft agency froze the Osun State Government’s […]
FG Invites Investors to Turn 4,000 Abandoned Plateau Mine Pits into Power and Tourist Attractions In an effort to transform longstanding environmental hazards into commercial opportunities, the Federal Government is inviting private investors to take over and repurpose more than 4,000 abandoned mine pits scattered across Plateau State. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. […]
Joy in Ede as Obasanjo Drops In Unannounced to Celebrate Adeleke’s Big Osun Re-Election Win Celebrations in Osun State reached a new high when former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo paid an unexpected congratulatory visit to Governor Ademola Adeleke at his country residence in Ede. The sudden arrival of the elder statesman caught the governor off […]
APC Digs Into Osun Election Results, Prepares Potential Legal Fight at Tribunal The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has begun analyzing official election materials following the governorship poll, weighing plans to challenge Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election victory at the Election Petition Tribunal. Addressing party members and newsmen following the Independent National Electoral Commission’s […]
Saraki Opens Massive 500-Laptop Tech Hub Built by Bauchi PDP Guber Candidate Thousands of students and young tech enthusiasts in Bauchi State are set to benefit from a brand-new digital hub following the official commissioning of a 500-seater Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre in Azare. The state-of-the-art facility, established by […]
Adeleke Secures Big Win in Osun, Islamic Clerics Warn Against Anti-Christian Talk, Plus Other Big Headlines In a major political update, electoral authorities have officially declared Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke the winner of the state’s governorship election. State Returning Officer Prof. Joshua Ogunwole announced the final results after collation showed Adeleke securing a decisive […]
Dickson and Alliance for Democracy Founders Reunite After 27 Years to Save Nigeria’s Democracy Nearly three decades after shaping Nigeria’s return to civilian rule, key founding figures of the defunct Alliance for Democracy (AD) gathered in Abuja to reconnect and push for a fundamental renewal of the nation’s political culture. Hosted by former Bayelsa State […]
75 Nasarawa Residents Smile Home with N250k Business Grants Dozens of small-scale entrepreneurs and less-privileged residents in Nasarawa North Senatorial District have received a major financial lifeline to start and grow their local businesses. A total of 75 beneficiaries picked from Akwanga, Wamba, and Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Areas received N250,000 cash grants each, bringing […]
Crypto Scammers Take Over Official Military X Account: Defence Headquarters Issues Urgent Public Warning Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has raised an alarm after cyber attackers breached its official X (formerly Twitter) page, using the high-profile platform to push cryptocurrency scams to nearly a million followers. The security breach was confirmed by Director of Defence Information, […]
UNIZIK Launches Probe After Viral Video Accuses Lecturer of Sexual Harassment Authorities at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, have stepped in to investigate a viral sexual misconduct allegation leveled against a lecturer, following widespread public outcry across social media platforms. The incident gained traction after details and recording clips depicting alleged sexual harassment and unethical […]
Big Blow for Criminals in Kano as Police Intercept Smuggled Firearm, Smash Robbery Syndicate, and Recover Stolen Livestock Security operatives in Kano State have dealt a major blow to criminal networks following a series of successful raids that led to the interception of illegal firearms, the arrest of several robbery suspects, and the recovery of […]
NAHCON Alerts Pilgrims Over Scammers Demanding Extra Cash for “Special” Hajj Slots The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has issued a stern warning to intending pilgrims and tour operators across the country to watch out for fraudsters offering fake “special” Hajj slots in exchange for cash. The alert comes after intelligence reports exposed scammers […]
Agency Wraps Up New National Money-Sharing Template and Officials’ Pay Review Nigeria is one step closer to a revamped revenue-sharing model after the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) concluded its long-awaited review of the country’s Revenue Allocation Formula. Disclosing the development during an interactive session with media editors, RMAFC Chairman Dr. Mohammed Bello […]
Anambra Rallies FG and Private Investors to Beat Erosion and Build a Thriving Green Economy The Anambra State Government is seeking to turn its long-standing battle against destructive gully erosion into an economic breakthrough by forging strategic climate partnerships with the Federal Government, private investors, and grassroots communities. Speaking at the Anambra Climate Resilience and […]
Police Bust 65-Year-Old Separatist Suspect, Female Drug Dealer, and Accomplices in Major Anambra Raids The Anambra State Police Command has dealt a significant blow to criminal networks in the state, arresting a 65-year-old suspected separatist operative, a female drug dealer, and several other suspects during coordinated raids on criminal hideouts. The enforcement operations were carried […]
Gusau Campaign Shuts Down Shinkafi’s ADC Candidacy Claims, Reaffirms Ex-Deputy Governor as Authentic Flagbearer The Mahdi Aliyu Gusau Campaign Organisation has dismissed reports linking Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship ticket, maintaining that former Zamfara State Deputy Governor Mahdi Aliyu Gusau remains the party’s sole and legitimate candidate. In an official […]