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Acting Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has delivered his inaugural message to the people of Ondo state, urging renewed unity and commitment to the state’s development. Taking over from Governor Rotimi Akeredolu during his medical leave, Aiyedatiwa acknowledged the recent political situation as a “temporary delay” but assured the public that the government had “recovered.” In a […]

In the 24 years since Nigeria’s return to democratic rule in 1999, a striking 23 incumbent governors from 18 states have embarked on political defections, leaving the parties under which they were initially elected. Investigations reveal that Sokoto, Imo, and Abia states witnessed a higher frequency of such defections, with Sokoto experiencing three instances, and

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has provided insight into the early morning demolition of the State House of Assembly complex, citing structural defects stemming from a recent fire incident. Over ten bulldozers were deployed for the demolition, conducted under tight security. Commissioner for Information and Communication, Joseph Johnson, clarified that the decision was prompted

Amidst complaints of Naira scarcity, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issues a statement clarifying that there is an ample supply of the currency. The assurance comes in response to reports of scarcity at banks, ATMs, PoS, and BDCs. The CBN attributes the perceived scarcity to large-volume withdrawals by Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) from various

In a resolute bid to retain multinational corporations in Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has passionately appealed for their continued presence, assuring them of his administration’s commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment. The president’s appeal comes in the wake of the recent departure of several multinational companies from the country. During a crucial meeting with

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has voiced concern over snippets of the 2024 budget, suggesting misplaced priorities under the President Bola Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress (APC) administration. Obi questioned the commitment to addressing the needs and aspirations of Nigerians, particularly those facing multi-dimensional poverty. In a tweet, Obi lamented the allocation

The Federal Government has issued a statement updating the public on the progress of disbursing the Presidential Conditional Grant and Palliative Loan to businesses. Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, the Minister for Industry, Trade, and Investment, assured that the government is actively working to ensure the smooth execution of both programs. The minister mentioned that they are

In the aftermath of the recent bombing during a Maulud celebration in Tudun Biri, Kaduna State, which claimed over 85 lives, the renowned Islamic scholar, Dahiru Usman Bauchi, has passionately appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for swift action. The Nigerian Army labeled the airstrikes as accidental, targeting bandits. However, Bauchi stressed the imperative need

President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound sadness over the tragic bombing incident that claimed about 30 lives in Tundun Biri village, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State during a Maulud celebration. In a statement released on Tuesday through his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu described the incident as “very unfortunate, disturbing, and painful,” expressing

The November 2023 salaries of more than 2,000 federal government workers who have been withheld was due to issues arising from the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS). This revelation comes after the recent verification exercise conducted by the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), where discrepancies in workers’

In a tragic incident in Tudun Biri, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, the Nigerian Army has admitted to mistakenly dropping a bomb that claimed the lives of at least 30 villagers during a Maulud celebration on Sunday, December 3, 2023. The Kaduna State Government revealed that the military jet’s action was part of

The Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) has informed residents of communities in Warri and Effurun, located in Warri South and Uvwie Local Government Areas of Delta State, about an upcoming eight-day blackout. Scheduled from Monday, December 4 to Monday, December 11, 2023, the blackout will impact several areas, including PTI, Airport Road, Sapele Road, Effurun,

In a notable development at the COP 28 Climate Change Summit in Dubai, UAE, President Bola Tinubu refrained from delivering the anticipated speech, prompting the Federal Government to clarify this decision. Contrary to expectations, the absence of President Tinubu from the speaking roster was intentional, signaling a strategic shift towards action-oriented commitments rather than symbolic

Lanre Isa-Onilu, the newly-appointed Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) and former APC National Publicity Secretary, sheds light on why President Bola Tinubu hasn’t initiated a probe against ex-President Muhammadu Buhari. In an interview with Sun, Onilu asserts that no sitting president is inherently tasked with probing predecessors, emphasizing the need for Nigerians

Pandemonium erupted at the National Hospital, Abuja, on Friday when a faction of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) stormed the facility to attack two injured members from another faction. The violent clash forced several patients to flee their wards. The confrontation arose from a previous clash between the NANS factions, leading to injuries

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced its intention to freeze accounts lacking a Bank Verification Number (BVN) or National Identification Number (NIN) starting April 2024. The directive, outlined in a Friday circular, stipulates that BVN or NIN verification will be conducted shortly. According to the circular jointly issued by Chibuzo Efobi, CBN Director

Local Government Chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State have leveled accusations against Governor Hyacinth Alia, claiming he has abandoned the party’s leadership in the state. In a communique issued after the forum’s meeting on Friday, the APC stalwarts alleged that Governor Alia deliberately refrained from collaborating with the state’s leadership and