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Appeal Court Rules Aiyedatiwa Validly Elected Ondo Governor
Aiyedatiwa emerged victorious in the 2024 Ondo governorship election on November 16, 2024, triumphing over PDP candidate Agboola Ajayi. The Federal Court of Appeal convened in Akure, the capital of Ondo State, has upheld the election of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the APC candidate in the state’s November 16, 2024, governorship contest.
Tinubu’s Administration Delivering, But Lacking in Communication – Babangida Aliyu
Former Niger State Governor, Dr. Babangida Aliyu, has praised President Bola Tinubu’s administration for its performance but criticized its inability to effectively communicate its achievements to the public. Aliyu made this observation while reacting to a recent public accountability session in Kaduna, where federal ministers and top government officials presented the administration’s progress to northern […]
INEC, NOA Strengthen Collaboration for Voter Sensitization
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the National Orientation Agency (NOA) have reaffirmed their commitment to collaborative efforts in public sensitization and mobilization to boost voter participation in elections. The pledge was made during a courtesy visit by NOA Director-General, Lanre Issa-Onilu, to INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, in Abuja. Yakubu emphasized the […]
Osun State Spends Heavily on Foreign Travels Amidst Development Challenges
A recent review of Osun State’s budget performance for the first half of 2025 has raised concerns over the state’s expenditure priorities. According to the report, a staggering N3.1 billion was spent on international travels within just six months, sparking worries about the allocation of public funds. The amount spent on foreign trips […]
Dino Melaye Dumps PDP, Cites Party’s Failure to Offer Credible Leadership
Former Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing the party’s failure to offer effective leadership and address Nigeria’s growing governance challenges. Melaye’s resignation was contained in a letter dated July 4, 2025, addressed to the PDP chairman in Ward 1, Aiyetoro Gbede, Ijumu Local Government Area […]
Ekiti Approves N18.5bn for Roads, Power, Water, Tourism Projects
The Ekiti State Executive Council has approved over ₦18.5 billion for a broad range of infrastructure and development projects, including road rehabilitation, water supply, electricity, and tourism enhancement across the state. Commissioner for Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun, in a statement on Thursday, said the approvals were made during a virtual council meeting held on Wednesday. The […]
Kwara Court Sentences Man to Death for Killing Facebook Lover in Alleged Ritual Case
A Kwara State High Court in Ilorin has sentenced Abdulrahman Bello to death by hanging for the gruesome murder of 24-year-old Hafsoh Yetunde Lawal, a final-year student of the Kwara State College of Education. Justice Hannah Ajayi delivered the ruling on Thursday after a four-month trial, concluding that Bello was solely responsible for the killing […]
Igbokwe Decries Violence in South-East, Accuses Igbos of Blaming Fulani Herdsmen
A prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Joe Igbokwe, has expressed strong concern over the escalating violence in the South-East, alleging that some elements within the region are falsely attributing the unrest to Fulani herdsmen. In a Facebook post on Thursday, Igbokwe, who hails from Anambra State, accused fellow Igbos […]
Governors Declare Learning Crisis in Nigeria, Call for Urgent Overhaul of Basic Education
Amid mounting concerns over Nigeria’s deteriorating education standards, the 36 State Governors, under the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), in collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) and NewGlobe, have sounded the alarm over a nationwide foundational learning crisis. The declaration came during a high-level workshop held in Abuja on Thursday, focused on “Foundational Learning […]