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The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has revealed that the proposed N1.48 trillion 2025 budget makes provision for the return of suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other political officeholders. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday while appearing before the House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee on Rivers State Oversight, Ibas said the budget anticipates a restoration of constitutional governance in the state, following the emergency rule declared earlier this year. “The draft budget prudently retains provisions for the offices and functions of suspended political actors, some of whom have already drawn on allocated resources in the first…

The Oyo State Government has announced the postponement of the Adire Carnival and Exhibition, which was originally scheduled to hold on Friday, 20th June 2025. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, on behalf of the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatunbosun. According to Olatunbosun, the decision to postpone the event was taken to ensure it meets global best practices and delivers a seamless, high-quality experience for attendees and guests. He assured the public that a new date would be announced in due course and that…

Posters of popular Ibadan-based broadcaster, Hamzat Oriyomi, have appeared across the city, sparking speculation about a possible political ambition ahead of the 2027 general elections. The posters, bearing the slogan “2027 Oyo n pe o” (Oyo is calling you), feature a black portrait of the veteran Yoruba broadcaster. However, they do not indicate the specific political office he may be seeking. In a video posted by a support group on Wednesday, the founder of Agidigbo FM was seen engaging warmly with a crowd at an event, where supporters repeatedly urged him to “answer the call” of the people. “Okiki (Hamzat),…

Prominent sociopolitical activist, Aisha Yesufu, has criticised President Bola Tinubu following the renaming of the International Conference Centre (ICC) in Abuja after him. The facility, recently renovated by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration, was officially renamed the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre and unveiled by the President on Tuesday. Speaking at the commissioning, the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, said the renovation was necessary as the previous state of the centre was an embarrassment to Nigeria in the eyes of the international community. He accused former managers of mismanaging the facility and pledged an end to such…

A member of the Ekiti State Waste Management Board, Mr Wale Ade-Oba, has announced his resignation from the Biodun Oyebanji-led administration, citing dissatisfaction with the state government’s performance and direction. In a statement released on Tuesday, Ade-Oba criticised Governor Oyebanji for what he described as a lack of meaningful development across the state despite significant budgetary allocations. He accused the governor of being frequently absent from the state and pursuing an “unclear agenda,” which he claims has led to ineffective governance and neglect of loyal party members. READ ALSO: Oyebanji urges more police presence in Ekiti, seeks tighter border security…

Majority of Rivers Residents Oppose Federal Intervention in State Governance, Survey Reveals Almost three months after a political crisis led to the disruption of governance in Rivers State, a new survey has revealed that more than 65% of residents view the federal government’s actions as illegal. The survey, conducted by the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), also shows that 92.7% of residents are aware of and oppose the federal government’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, which many see as unconstitutional and politically motivated. The findings were presented in Abuja on Tuesday by Mboho Eno,…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has officially renamed the Abuja International Conference Centre as the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, in recognition of the leadership of President Bola Tinubu. The announcement was made on Tuesday during the formal inauguration ceremony of the rehabilitated facility in Abuja. The Minister also revealed that several other halls within the centre have been named after key figures in Nigeria’s government, including Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas, and the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun. Speaking at…

President Bola Tinubu officially commissioned the newly renovated International Conference Centre in Abuja on Tuesday, following his return from Lagos, where he participated in the Eid al-Kabir festivities.  The renovation, which cost an impressive N39 billion, marks a significant investment in the capital’s infrastructure. The commissioning ceremony took place as the President prepares for the upcoming Democracy Day anniversary, scheduled for June 12, 2025.  The event was filled with excitement, highlighted by the joyful presence of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, who was seen dancing in celebration of the occasion. This renovation is expected to enhance…

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dele Momodu, has said the Party cannot unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027 if they remain disunited and fractured. He emphasised that only a coalition of political parties would be capable of achieving such a feat. Momodu shared his views on Tuesday during the monthly program of the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State. According to him, “The APC is nervous about the PDP. They recognize that the PDP is the only opposition party capable of challenging their dominance in 2027.” READ ALSO: Dele Momodu accuses Tinubu of using intimidation to force defections…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will endure despite its internal challenges, stressing that unity and respect for the party’s constitution are key to its revival. Wike stated this on Monday evening when he hosted critical stakeholders of the party under the auspices of ‘Concerned Stakeholders of the PDP.’ Speaking on Monday evening, Wike called for an end to impunity and urged members to prioritise the collective survival of the party over personal ambition. Among those in attendance were former governors Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu), Samuel Ortom (Benue), and…