Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State has lauded his Ekiti State counterpart, Governor Biodun Oyebanji, noting that he has demonstrated exceptional capacity and was clearly well-prepared for the task of governance. Ododo made the commendation while in Ekiti to commission two key infrastructure projects—the 21-kilometre Ikere-Ilawe road and a renovated General Hospital—in Ilawe-Ekiti, as part of activities marking Oyebanji’s third year in office. Addressing a large gathering, the governor, who…

A former lawmaker and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain in Edo State, Segun Saiki, has criticised Senator Adams Oshiomhole for distributing grinding machines, motorbikes, sewing machines, and N100,000 cash as part of his constituency projects. Oshiomhole, who represents Edo North Senatorial District, handed out the items during an event in his hometown, Iyamho, on Saturday. The gesture, however, drew sharp condemnation from Saiki, who accused the former Edo State governor…

Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has credited the ongoing wave of defections by governors, senators, and other prominent politicians to the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the reform agenda of President Bola Tinubu. Speaking on Monday in Lafia during a ceremony to welcome Senator Ahmed Wadada back to the APC from the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Governor Sule said Tinubu’s policies are resonating across political divides and attracting widespread support.…

In preparation for the critical World Cup playoffs, Nigeria’s Super Eagles have cancelled their international friendlies against Venezuela and Colombia, which were scheduled to take place in the United States next month.

The Federal Government, FG, has set an ambitious goal of generating at least 20,000 jobs annually through the newly launched second phase of the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP 2.0). The initiative aims to connect high-achieving graduates with essential work experience, mentorship, and training opportunities. In alignment with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, Vice President Kashim Shettima is scheduled to flag off the NJFP 2.0 and open a High-Level…

President Bola Tinubu has pledged his administration’s full support and called on the judiciary to intensify its anti-corruption fight, warning that a compromised justice system signals the breakdown of society. The President’s remarks were delivered by Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and National Judicial Institute (NJI) Workshop for Justices and Judges in Abuja. He announced that the EFCC has achieved over…

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has inaugurated an automated land administration system, the Kwara State Geographic Land Information Service (KW-GIS), marking a definitive shift from manual land processing to a fully digital platform. The new system is designed to allow applicants to secure titles for their land, including the Certificate of Occupancy (CofO), within a significantly reduced timeframe of two weeks to 30 working days, provided all prerequisites are…

Only 51% households in Nigeria only have access to electricity 

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has initiated the bulk payment of N2.396 billion in gratuity arrears to state civil service retirees from 2016 and 2017, marking a significant fulfillment of his promise to address inherited pension backlogs. The event, held at the Cocoa Conference Centre, governor’s Office, comes barely a week after the administration disbursed over N1.4 billion to local government and primary school retirees, reinforcing the governor’s commitment…

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly criticised the ongoing #FreeNnamdiKanu protests, describing them as a “dangerous display of reckless politics” orchestrated by opposition figures.

Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has accused security operatives of launching an unprovoked attack on peaceful protesters during Monday’s #FreeNnamdiKanu rally in Abuja. In an interview on Channels Television’s programme, ‘The Morning Brief,’ Sowore alleged that security forces opened fire shortly after the protest began at the front of the Transcorp Hilton Abuja. According to Sowore, the protest was orderly and peaceful, with no provocation from the demonstrators. However, he…

The Sultanate Council in Sokoto has issued a call to all Muslims across Nigeria to begin the search for the new moon of Jumadal Ula 1447 AH on the evening of Tuesday, 21 October 2025, corresponding to the 29th day of Rabi’ul Assani 1447 AH. This was disclosed in a statement signed by Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu, the Wazirin Sokoto and Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate…