Christmas: Atayese of Fiditi, Olaoluwa Felicitates Christians The Atayese of Fiditi, Olaoluwa Peter Abidemi popularly called OPA has felicitated with Christians in Oyo State and beyond on the occasion of this year’s Christmas celebration, urging them to follow Jesus Christ’s example of compassion and tolerance. Olaoluwa, an Oyo state governorship aspirant, described the birth of Jesus Christ as a defining moment for mankind, said the festive season is a solemn reminder of the power of love and how it can save humanity. While recognising unity and togetherness as an important message that Jesus Christ’s life resonates, Olaoluwa charges Oyo people,…
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Oyo NUJ Celebrates Makinde at 58, Hails Grand Patron’s Transformational Leadership The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has felicitated its Grand Patron and Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde, FNSE, on the occasion of his 58th birthday. The NUJ in a birthday message jointly signed by its Chairman, Akeem Abas and Secretary, Temidayo Adu, described him as a visionary, people-centred and transformational leader. The union praised the governor for redefining governance in Oyo State through bold reforms, transparent leadership and an uncommon commitment to sustainable development across critical sectors of the economy. It noted…
FCT Minister Wike To Hold End of Year Media Chat The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, will on Monday, hold his end-of-the-year media chat in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The media interaction is expected to provide the minister with an opportunity to review key milestones recorded in the Federal Capital Territory in 2025, as well as outline ongoing and future projects under his leadership. During the session, Wike is also expected to address pressing national issues, governance reforms in the FCT, infrastructure development, security, and policy directions of President Bola Tinubu administration, particularly as they relate…
FG Files 16-Count ‘Money Laundering’ Charge Against Malami, Son The federal government has filed a 16-count charge against Abubakar Malami, former attorney-general of the federation and minister of justice, over alleged money laundering. The charges were filed at the federal high court in Abuja. Malami’s co-defendants are his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, and Bashir Asabe, an employee of Rahamaniyya Properties.
President Tinubu Reconstitutes the Board of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the Board of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), following the Senate’s confirmation of its members on December 16. Members of the reconstituted Board are: • Mulisiu Olalekan Oseni, PhD. — Chairman Dr Oseni started his service as a Commissioner in January 2017. He was subsequently appointed Vice Chairman of the Commission. His appointment as Chairman took effect from 1 December 2025 and shall subsist until the completion of his ten-year tenure at the Commission, in accordance with the provisions…
Ibadan Airport Back to Life as Makinde Fulfils Promise The Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan has been cleared to commence flight operations. In a statement released by the Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, upgrade on local flights was completed before October by the Seyi Makinde administration, but the Governor insisted on the formal issuance of the procedural Notice To All Air Missions (NOTAM) by the Aviation Authority before the Airport could be officially re-opened for flight operations. Oyelade said that the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), having satisfied itself that all professional requirements have been met…
“Bayelsa Late Deputy Governor Barely Rested” – Jonathan ..gov orders autopsy on late deputy governor amid social media speculation Bayelsa State Governor Senator Douye Diri has ordered a medical autopsy on his late deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, to ascertain the actual cause of his sudden death. The governor gave the directive on Saturday at the Government House in Yenagoa while receiving former President Goodluck Jonathan, who paid a condolence visit to the Bayelsa State Government and the Ewhrudjakpo family. Diri said the decision became necessary due to widespread speculation and misinformation surrounding the deputy governor’s death on social media.…
EFCC Arraigns Magistrate for Alleged Bribery The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on December 3, 2025 arraigned Mohammed Suleiman Kumo before Justice H.H. Kereng of the Gombe High Court sitting in Gombe. Kumo, a Magistrate, was arraigned on three count- charges bordering on extortion and bribery by the Gombe Zonal Directorate of the EFCC. Count one of the charges reads: “That you Mohammed Suleiman Kumo being a Magistrate at Chief Magistrate Court did receive for yourself monetary benefits of One Million Naira through Zenith Bank Account Number 2273938871 belonging to one Adamu Ahmed ,a Registrar in your court thereby…
Niger Delta Militant Leader Backs Tinubu Over Alleged Genocide Claims —Dokubo Asari Dokubo has stated that the claims that there is persecution or genocide of Christians in Nigeria under President Tinubu are not true. In a video Dokubo shared on his Facebook account on Thursday, December 4, 2025, he said Tinubu’s wife Senator Oluremi Tinubu is a Christian, and his son, Seyi, is not a Muslim. Dokubo said Tinubu’s daughter, Mrs. Ojo, is a Muslim but is married to a Christian. He said the president’s own household is made up of people from different religions living peacefully. He said it…
Osun Declares Full-Day Curfew in Igbajo Amid Crisis Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State on Monday announced a 24-hour curfew in Igbajo, located in Boluwaduro Local Government Area, following disturbances that disrupted peace in the town. According to the state government, the unrest began late Sunday and stretched into the early hours of Monday. Officials linked the tension to disputes that emerged after the passing of Prince Adegboyega Famodun, who died last week after a brief illness.