Governance

Nigeria – Nigeria’s Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi has urged former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, to join the All Progressive Congress. He said the plea became necessary because all the governors in the Southeast region are supporting President Bola Tinubu’s administration. He equally hinted that a section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway […]

Abuja, Nigeria — The House of Representatives has called for an independent investigation into the errors that marred the conduct of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), expressing deep regret over the challenges faced by affected candidates. The demand was made by Mr. Oboku Oforji, Chairman of the House Committee on Basic Education and […]

Ogbomoso, Nigeria —The Mogajis of the Soun Ruling Houses in Ogbomoso have voiced strong opposition to a proposed amendment to the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs Law, which seeks to designate the Alaafin of Oyo as the permanent chairman of the Council. In a joint statement released today, Princes Olawuyi Itabiyi (Aburumaku), Sikiru […]

UNITED STATES – US President Donald Trump said Monday he would launch a “major investigation” into his 2024 election rival Kamala Harris over celebrities who backed her failed run for the White House. “Candidates aren’t allowed to pay for ENDORSEMENTS, which is what Kamala did, under the guise of paying for entertainment,” he posted on his […]

Rome, Italy — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s attendance at the inauguration mass of the newly installed Catholic Pontiff, Pope Leo XIV, has been described as a groundbreaking act of religious tolerance and mutual respect. The commendation came from Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, former Minister of Aviation and a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), […]

Ido-Osun, Osun State — Governor Ademola Adeleke has deployed state officials to Aduragbemi community in Ido-Osun to investigate complaints over an allegedly substandard road construction project. The move follows a protest by community residents on Thursday, who accused the contractor of executing a poorly constructed road and demanded immediate government intervention. In a statement issued […]

Ibadan, Nigeria — The Oyo State Government has launched a range of export-ready, value-added food products in a bid to accelerate agro-industrialisation and strengthen the state’s participation in regional and continental markets.   The initiative was spearheaded by the Agricultural Exporting Farmers Multipurpose Cooperative Society, which unveiled processed and packaged yam, cassava, and plantain flour […]

Abuja, Nigeria — Former Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, has asserted that he and ex-Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, would have openly confronted President Bola Tinubu over Nigeria’s current political and socio-economic realities—if they were still serving as governors. Amaechim made this known in Abuja during the public presentation of Lamido’s autobiography, “Being […]

Iragbiji, Osun State — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State has confirmed the resignation of former Senator Felix Kola Ogunwale, who represented Osun Central in the National Assembly from 2003 to 2007. This disclosure was made during a special ward congress convened on Monday in Iragbiji, by the leadership of PDP Ward 01, […]

Abuja, Nigeria — Dr. Josef Onoh, former South East spokesman for President Bola Tinubu’s campaign, has publicly criticized Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo for making what he describes as historically inaccurate statements aimed at discrediting Labour Party’s Peter Obi during President Tinubu’s recent visit to Anambra State. Governor Soludo had claimed that the last presidential […]