Author: Lekan Shobo Shobowale

Nigeria First Lady Empowers Thousands of Women in Ondo State. The Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has expressed deep appreciation to the wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for choosing Ondo State as the host for the South-West regional launch of her Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI). Speaking during the official launch ceremony held on Thursday, at the International Centre for Culture and Events (The Dome) in Akure, the Governor described the First Lady as a national treasure and mother of the nation, lauding her efforts to support nurses and midwives across the country. The highlight of…

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Rivers State Government Warns Public Against Fake Announcement The Rivers State Government has become aware of fraudulent announcements circulating on social media, falsely attributed to the Office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG). These malicious fabrications are designed to mislead the public, create panic, and disrupt the peace in Rivers State. One such fake announcement falsely claims that His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, the suspended Governor of Rivers State, and the Deputy Governor, Prof. Mrs. Ngozi Nma Odu, were summoned to a meeting at the Government House on Friday, April 18, 2025. The Rivers State Government categorically…

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STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT TINUBU’S RETURN TO NIGERIA President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains fully engaged in Nigeria’s governance even though he is away in Europe. His absence remains temporary and in line with the communicated timeframe of approximately two weeks. The President left Paris for London at the weekend and has maintained constant communication with key government officials, overseeing critical national matters, including directives to security chiefs to address emerging threats in some parts of the country. His return to Abuja and the resumption of duties at Aso Villa will follow the conclusion of the Easter holiday. The…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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“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…

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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…

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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…

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