The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has directed security operatives to strengthen security measures across the state’s 18 local government areas to prevent a recurrence of the recent attack on the police station in Ipele, Owo. The directive was issued after a security meeting with heads of various security agencies in the state, during […]
The Oyo State Government has disclosed that the N30 billion released by the Federal Government as part of the intervention fund for the Bodija explosion in Ibadan has remained untouched, despite the passage of two years since the tragic incident. The state government also revealed that the Federal Government has yet to release the outstanding […]
The National Judicial Council has disowned a viral report claiming that 34 lawyers failed an “integrity test” and were subsequently removed from consideration for appointment as judges of the Federal High Court. The Council described the report as inaccurate and unauthorised, stressing that it misrepresented the facts surrounding the judicial appointment process. In a press […]
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has instructed his lawyers to withdraw all ongoing defamation lawsuits against several individuals, saying he was moved by counsel during a New Year Mass. Speaking at the Sacred Heart Parish in Uyo, Akpabio revealed that he had filed nearly nine lawsuits against people he accused of defaming him. He said, […]
Chelsea has confirmed that it has parted ways with head coach Enzo Maresca. The decision comes after a period of growing tensions between Maresca and senior officials at the Premier League club. Maresca’s exit marks the end of a short-lived spell at Stamford Bridge, during which differences over management and club strategy reportedly escalated behind […]
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has pardoned no fewer than 77 inmates in correctional centres across the state. In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan, the action followed the recommendation of the State Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy. According to the statement, the state Attorney General […]
A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by its National Chairman, Nafiu Gombe, has disowned reports of the defection and registration of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, at the party’s Enugu zonal office. In a statement, the faction, which identified itself as the authentic national leadership of the ADC, said the […]
Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed optimism ahead of 2026, urging continued dedication in his New Year message. In his official New Year message, he described the past year as one of “purposeful action” carried out alongside President Bola Tinubu. While acknowledging ongoing challenges, Shettima said the seeds planted by the administration are beginning to […]
The leadership of the 10th National Assembly has directed the Clerk to the National Assembly to produce the Votes and Proceedings of lawmakers in both chambers, alongside the gazetted versions of the recently passed Tax Acts. The directive follows a controversy triggered by claims of alleged alterations to the tax reform bills as passed by […]
Internationally acclaimed former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has been discharged from the hospital after medical evaluations confirmed he is clinically fit to continue his recovery at home. In a joint statement, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy in Lagos State, Gbenga Omotoso, and the Special Adviser to Information and Strategy in Ogun State, Kayode […]