By Friday Omosola Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has extended his congratulations to Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on his victory in the November 16 governorship election. Governor Aiyedatiwa, who represented the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the election, was declared winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following the collation of results on Sunday. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, Governor Oyebanji…

President Bola Tinubu will on Sunday depart Abuja for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to attend the 19th G20 Leaders’ Summit. The event, is scheduled to hold in the South American nation. The summit will gather world leaders to discuss critical global issues. In a statement, Tinubu’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, noted that the President’s attendance follows an invitation from Brazil’s President and current G20 Chair, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The…

Nigeria and India have solidified their strategic partnership, pledging to enhance collaboration in critical sectors such as economic development, defence, healthcare, and food security. This renewed commitment was announced in a joint statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, following Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit at the invitation of President Bola Tinubu. The historic visit featured a ceremonial welcome at the Presidential Villa, including a 21-gun salute, after which…

In a move to deepen bilateral relations, Nigeria and India have agreed to collaborate on various critical sectors, including food security, healthcare, education, and renewable energy. The two countries reached the agreement in Abuja on Sunday, following Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit at the invitation of President Bola Tinubu. The leaders acknowledged the priority of food security, particularly for developing nations with large populations. President Tinubu expressed gratitude…

Governor Lucky Ayedatiwa of Ondo State has been declared winner of the Saturday’s governorship election in the state. He was returned elected by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) after winning the governorship poll in all the 18 local government areas of the state. Ayedatiwa, who won in Ese Odo Local Government Area in the last LG result presented on Sunday at the State Collation Centre in Akure, had previously…

President Bola Tinubu has conferred the national award of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi. President Tinubu announced the award during Sunday’s bilateral meeting between Nigeria and India at the State House in Abuja. The GCON is Nigeria’s second highest honour, behing Grand Commander of the Federal Republic, GCFR, which is awarded to onlythe Nigerian president. He said the…

President Bola Tinubu has officially received Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja. Modi arrived on Saturday evening and was welcomed on Sunday morning with an elaborate ceremony that included the Indian national anthem and a Guard of Honour mounted by the Brigade of Guards. The ceremonial reception also featured a 21-gun salute, followed by the inspection of the parade. Following the formalities, Tinubu…

No fewer than 15 Northern states spent an approximate sum of N45 billion on different poverty alleviation programmes in the first six months of 2024, a Punch report has revealed. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported on Friday, that Nigeria’s inflation rate surged to 33.88 per cent in October 2024, up from 32.70 per cent in September. Much earlier in January, the inflation rate was 29.90 per cent, indicating…

Social media figure Idris ‘Bobrisky’ Okuneye has filed a lawsuit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the National Assembly, alleging that they violated his fundamental rights. NEW DAILY PRIME reports that the controversial crossdresser has been embroiled in controversy since social media influencer Martins ‘VDM’ Otse leaked an audio recording alleging that he paid the EFCC N15 million to drop money laundering charges against him. Bobrisky claimed…

Minority Leader of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Lukman Adeleye, was reportedly abducted by unidentified gunmen on Saturday while casting his vote at Ward 15, Ibefun, in Odogbolu Local Government Area, Ogun State. The assailants, suspected to be military personnel, allegedly whisked Adeleye away to the Ilese barracks. According to a source who spoke on condition of anonymity, preliminary investigations suggest the arrest might have been orchestrated by…

On the back of the recent appointment of Daniel Bwala, a former aide of ex-vice president Atiku Abubakar by President Bola Tinubu as his Special Adviser, Media and Public Communications (State House), the Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has advised Bwala to seek forgiveness from Vice President Kashim Shettima. Bwala, a former spokesperson for the Atiku Campaign as his Special Adviser, Media and Public Communications (State House) was engaged…

African students and migrants are reportedly coerced into fighting in Russia’s war in Ukraine under threats of deportation, exposing dangerous exploitation and rising geopolitical tensions. As the war in Ukraine grinds into its third year, Russia is reportedly turning to unconventional and controversial methods to bolster its depleted military ranks. Online source revealed that African men, including students and migrants, are being coerced into joining Russia’s armed forces under threats…