By Adeniyi Yusuf After Hashim Abioye, the Osun State Chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission, declared the 30 chairmanship candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party as winners in Saturday’s local government election, opposition groups have voiced their disagreement with the conduct of the election. This is as Abioye, in a short video, noted that the PDP cleared the 332 councillors seats in the poll. He said, “From the available results…

Socio-cultural Igbo organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, on Sunday demanded an apology and N10 trillion as compensation from President Bola Tinubu to the Igbo after the revelation by former military President, retired Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (IBB) during the launch of his book “A Journey in Service” that the 1966 coup was not an Igbo coup as alleged. 59 years after the 1966 coup, IBB absolved the Igbo ethnic group from any blame…

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who’s set to be inaugurated on Monday, has attributed his emergence as the state’s leader to divine providence. Speaking at the Inauguration Church Thanksgiving Service held at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Jesus House, Oke Ijebu, Akure, on Sunday, he expressed deep gratitude to God for making his journey possible against all odds. Governor Aiyedatiwa emphasized that his political success was not by human…

The Chief Judge of Rivers State (CJ), Justice Simeon Amadi, has certified two new private Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) centres. The aim of the certification was to tackle the issue of delayed justice and reduce case congestion in courts, These centres, Praeclarus Alternative Dispute Resolution Services and Harmony Arbitration, Mediation, and Peace Building Centre, are both located in Port Harcourt the capital city of Rivers State. During the certificate presentation…

The diesel supply crisis caused by the ongoing strike by the Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD), a branch of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) may trigger a nationwide telecom shutdown if not urgently addressed, the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has warned. In a statement he posted online on Sunday, ATCON President, Mr. Tony Emoekpere, disclosed that the fuel supply disruption is critically affecting…

The Nigeria Police Force Fifth Annual Conference and Retreat for Senior Officers will be held from Monday, February 24, to Thursday, February 27, in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Olumuyiwa Adejobi disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja. The statement said the event, themed “Improving Nigeria’s Internal Security and Economic Prosperity Through Inclusive Policing,” aligns with the Force’s commitment to…

Governor Dapo Abiodun praised the invaluable contributions and sacrifices made by the Nigerian Armed Forces in defending the nation. Speaking at a civic reception in honor of Rear Admiral Kolawole Oguntuga, newly promoted Fleet Commander of the Eastern Fleet of the Nigerian Navy, Abiodun emphasized that his administration is committed to recognizing and appreciating the sacrificial roles played by military personnel in safeguarding the country. The governor’s remarks were delivered…

Former Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida (retd.), has offered a deeply personal and revealing account of the 1985 foiled coup allegedly masterminded by his childhood friend, General Mamman Vatsa. In his autobiography, A Journey of Service, launched on February 20, 2025, Babangida grapples with the agonizing dilemma he faced: choosing between a lifelong friendship and safeguarding the stability of the Nigerian nation. The book provides a rare glimpse into…

The Adamawa State Police Command has begin rescue search for armed criminals responsible for the abduction of two Catholic priests in the early hours of Saturday. A report noted that Reverend Father Mathew David Dusami of Yola Diocese and Reverend Father Abraham Samman of Jalingo Diocese were taken from their residence in Gwaida Malam, Numan Local Government Area. The Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, stated that the assailants…

Succour appears on the horizon for the imprisoned leader of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), Henry Okah, as South Africa’s Constitutional Court, on February 18, 2025, issued two orders that open the door for him to submit fresh applications challenging his imprisonment. These applications are expected to receive urgent consideration. According to a statement from Okah’s legal team released on Saturday, the February 18 orders…

The Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) has reiterated the importance of school sports as the foundation for sustainable sports development, calling for stronger collaboration with the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education to enhance opportunities for young athletes. The Director-General of LSSC, Lekan Fatodu, emphasised the role of school sports in talent identification and development. He stated that a well-managed and coordinated school environment serves as the ideal platform for…

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting financial technology companies in Nigeria, particularly those that enhance payment infrastructure services across Africa. The President made this pledge yesterday when he received the leadership of Flutterwave and Alami Capital at the State House in Abuja.  The delegation, led by Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, included key stakeholders from the fintech and technology development…