Return Rivers State Money or We Go To Court – Ibas to NBA Rivers State Administrator, Ibok-Ete Ibas threatens legal action against NBA over failure to refund the N300 million donation back to Rivers State Government According to Ibas, the records show that the payment of N300 million to the NBA was made with the mutual understanding that Rivers State would host the 2025 edition of the NBA Annual General Conference (AGC). He rejected NBA’s claim that the N300 million payment made by the state was a “gift”, emphasizing that the Rivers State Government entered into an arrangement with the…
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Oyo State Governor Declares Interest To Be President in 2027 ..election is between APC and Nigerians The Oyo State governor said the 2027 elections would be Nigerians versus the ruling APC and not the PDP versus the APC. Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Tuesday said he has the capacity to occupy the highest political office in the land. Makinde, a second-term governor and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), made this known on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme. According to him, the 2027 elections would be between Nigerians and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC); and not…
President Tinubu Condemns Latest Attack In Plateau, Charges Governor Mutfwang With Resolving Underlying Communal Issues President Bola Tinubu expresses profound sorrow over the recent bloodshed in Plateau State, a tragedy that has claimed the lives of over 40 individuals. He strongly condemns the violence and extends his sympathies to Governor Caleb Mutfwang, the state government, and the people of Plateau while urging him to summon the necessary political will to resolve the crisis and establish enduring peace. In his call for harmony among the people of Plateau State, President Tinubu emphasises the importance of love and unity beyond religious and…
Tension in Agege as Speaker Obasa Directs all Chairmanship Aspirants to Step Down for His Son, Abdulganiyu –Lagos Reporters A wave of political tension is sweeping through Agege Local Government Area following reports that the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has directed all chairmanship aspirants under the All Progressives Congress (APC) to step down for his son, Abdulganiyu Obasa. At a closed-door meeting held on Sunday with party leaders and key stakeholders, the Speaker reportedly informed attendees that his son, Abdulganiyu, would be the sole contender for the council chairmanship position in the…
“There Are 23 Anambra State Indigene On Death Row At Indonesia – Soludo The Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has disclosed that 23 indigenes of the state are on death row in Indonesia on drugs-related offences. The governor spoke when he received loyalists of late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah who defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) on Wednesday. “Go to Indonesia, 23 Ndi Anambra are on death row there for drug-related offences,” he said. Soludo blamed fake native doctors in the state for misleading youths into believing they could use charms…
We Are Christians First Before Anything Else – Rev’d Dahunsi Charges NACJ The Deputy Director of Programmes at Radio Nigeria, Ibadan Zonal Station, the Rev’d Niyi Dahunsi, has called on online journalists to uphold the ethics of journalism and demonstrate mastery of the English language to enhance effective communication of events and issues to the public. Rev. Dahunsi gave the charge while hosting the executive members of the Nigeria Association of Christian Journalists (NACJ), Oyo State chapter, led by the Vice Chairman, Mr. Henry Odeh, at the Broadcasting House of Radio Nigeria, Dugbe, Ibadan. He emphasized that Christian journalists occupy…
Ogun Solidarity Movement Congratulates Property Merchant, Elder Stateman Alhaji Sufianu Kazeem at Birthday Anniversary The Ogun State Solidarity Movement (OSM), on Thursday, extends warm congratulations to Ogun State, born property merchant and elder statesman Alhaji Sufianu Kazeem who marks his birthday today. OSM, through its spokesperson, Akin Popoola, acknowledges Alhaji Kazeem lifelong dedication to principled leadership and service to the nation by joining family, friends, and well-wishers in commemorating the birthday anniversary. As a well revered father, businessman, and public analyst, Alhaji Kazeem deep thinking, inteligence, acumen and commitment to ethical standards and values have become invaluable assets to his…
Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Price The Dangote refinery has informed marketers and its customers of a downward review of its ex-gantry loading cost to N865 per litre. The new price is a reduction of N15 from N880 per litre sold by the facility on Wednesday. It was gathered that the refinery informed its customers in a notice sent out on Thursday morning. A Pro forma invoice was sighted by our correspondent and checks into petroleumprice.ng also confirmed the development.
Mogaji Oladoja Appreciates Olubadan, Traditional Council, Others Over Reinstatement Following his recent reinstatement as the Mogaji of Akinsola’s compound Labiran area by the Olubadan, Mogaji Olawale Oladoja has appreciated the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba (Dr ) Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin (Ige Olakulehin 1) for approving and sanctioning of his reinstatement. Mogaji Oladoja in a release through his media office said thanked Kaabiyesi for his fatherly role to bring him back. Oladoja also thanked Oba Rashidi Ladoja, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola, Oba Eddy Oyewole, Oba Kola Daisi, Oba Hamidu Ajibade and all members of Olubadan Traditional Council. Also, he commended…
IGP Directs FID Operatives To Obtain Alhaji Sanus’s Statement In Kano As NPF Withdraws Invitation Letter The Nigeria Police Force has withdrawn its earlier invitation extended to Alhaji Sanusi in connection with the unfortunate incident that occurred in Kano State during the Sallah celebration on March 30, 2025. The invitation was initially issued to enable Alhaji Sanusi to provide his account of the events that led to the breakdown of law and order in the state. However, following advice from respected stakeholders and in line with the Inspector-General of Police’s commitment to ensuring that policing actions are not politicized or…