Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has suspended all market unions and associations in the state, with immediate effect. The governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua suspended the unions over what he described as disturbing activities that have negatively impacted the local economy. The suspension followed reports of price manipulation and market disruption by union executives. According to the governor, the leadership of the unions has…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has hailed the impressive local content achievements of his administration, emphasising that the initiatives have played a crucial role in transforming the state’s economy and bolstering local businesses. Speaking through his Deputy, Kola Adewusi, at the 2024 Trade Fair of the Osun State Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Osogbo, Governor Adeleke outlined the state’s significant strides in promoting local content. The event, themed “Developing…

The Osun State government has unveiled the new minimum wage of N75,000 for its civil servants, following approval by Governor Ademola Adeleke. The government said the wage increase aims to enhance the welfare of the state’s workforce, comes after careful deliberations by the Public Service Negotiation Committee. In a statement released from Osogbo on Wednesday, the state Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Alimi, confirmed that the new wage…

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Tuesday, visited victims of a recent road accident receiving treatment at the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital (UNIMEDTH) in Ondo. The victims, members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), were injured while traveling from Ilaje Local Government Area to Akure for the party’s mega campaign rally last week. The New Daily Prime reported that Governor Aiyedatiwa was declared winner of the governorship election…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on governors of Nigeria’s 36 states to intensify efforts in the national campaign to end open defecation, aiming for a clean, open defecation-free Nigeria by 2025. Shettima’s spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha in a statement said he made the call during the 5th anniversary celebration of the “Clean Nigeria: Use the Toilet” campaign, where he also officially launched a new Strategic Plan for the initiative. Speaking…

Hon. Ladi Adebutu, the 2023 gubernatorial candidate for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, has been released from the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS). Adebutu was detained earlier this week in connection with alleged security breaches during the local government elections held in Ogun State on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Adebutu, a former lawmaker, was released at around 7 a.m. on Tuesday, November 19, after…

President Bola Tinubu has endorsed the establishment of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, spearheaded by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The President in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga described the movement as a critical initiative to combat two of the world’s most pressing challenges. Speaking during the opening session of the 19th G20 Leaders Summit on Monday, President Tinubu…

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has emphasised the importance of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) fully adopting the National Values Charter. He stated that its internalization would significantly improve the police’s public image and public perception. Idris made the call on Monday in Asaba, Delta State, at a capacity-building workshop for Police Public Relations Officers, themed “Strengthening Nigeria Police Force Oversight and Responsibility.” Represented by the…

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has disclosed the party’s strategic plan to secure total political dominance in the South-West. This push includes winning upcoming governorship elections in Osun and Oyo states, aiming for a unified political landscape across the region. Ganduje, a former governor of Kano State, made this revelation following the announcement of Governor Lucky Ayedatiwa’s victory in the Ondo State governorship election. He…

The 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has reaffirmed his belief in the limitless potential of Nigerian youths, emphasising their capacity to excel globally when supported with the right leadership and opportunities. The former Governor of Anambra State in a statement on his X page Monday highlighted the achievements of two exceptional Nigerian teenagers who are making waves both locally and internationally. He celebrated 12-year-old Eniola Shokunbi,…

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has won all 20 local government chairmanship and 236 councillor positions in the council elections held in Ogun on Saturday. The Chairman of the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC), Babatunde Osibodu, announced the results on Sunday at the Commission’s headquarters in Abeokuta. Osibodu said that 19 political parties including the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party participated in the election. According…

The official results for the 2024 Ondo State gubernatorial election, as compiled by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), show a commanding lead for the All Progressives Congress (APC) after results from 15 local government areas (LGAs) have been announced. As of the latest update, the APC has garnered 268,144 votes, significantly ahead of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which trails with 79,125 votes. The ongoing collation process, which began…