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“I’ll Keep Dancing, It Doesn’t Affect My Work” – Gov. Adeleke
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has responded to critics, stating that his passion for dancing has no effect on his duties as the state’s leader. Known for his energetic dance moves, which have earned him the nickname “the dancing governor,” Adeleke has faced criticism from political opponents who question his seriousness in office. […]
Insecurity: Tinubu Stresses the Need to Withdraw Police Officers from VIP Security
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his call for the withdrawal of police officers currently assigned to protect prominent individuals, directing that they be redeployed to areas grappling with insecurity. During the Federal Executive Council Meeting on Wednesday, Tinubu emphasized the importance of this order, stating, “I honestly believe in what I said, and […]
House Orders CBN Governor to Explain ₦16 trillion Missing Government Funds
The House of Representatives has directed the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso to appear before its Public Accounts Committee and explain why more than ₦16 trillion in government revenue was not remitted into federal accounts. The order followed revelations from an ongoing investigation into the CBN’s handling of revenue collected […]
Tinubu Insists Police Must Leave VIP Escorts, Orders Full Enforcement
President Bola Tinubu has again insisted that police officers assigned to VIPs must be withdrawn and returned to core policing duties. Speaking shortly before the Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja, he expressed frustration with the slow pace of compliance, telling officials to contact the Inspector General of Police (IGP) if they have genuine security […]
Olubadan to Elevate Olumuyiwa Makinde, Dotun Sanusi, and Seven Others in Otun Line
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, is set to elevate nine chiefs in the Otun Olubadan line, including Governor Seyi Makinde’s elder brother, Olumuyiwa Makinde. The ceremony will be held at the Oke-Aremo Palace, with members of the Olubadan-in-Council in attendance. Makinde, an Ibadan-based lawyer, will move from Aare Onibon to Gbonka Olubadan, while […]
FG Orders MDAs to Roll Over 70% of 2025 Capital Budget Into 2026
The Federal Government has directed all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to roll over 70 per cent of their 2025 capital allocations into the 2026 fiscal year, under a new budgeting framework issued by the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning. According to the 2026 Abridged Budget Call Circular, only 30 per cent of next […]
Senate Approves Tinubu’s Request to Deploy Troops to Benin Rep
The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to deploy Nigerian troops to Benin Republic as part of a regional peace-stabilisation mission. The decision followed the reading of a formal letter from the president, in which he sought the Senate’s consent to authorise the deployment. Tinubu said the move was necessary to prevent an unconstitutional […]
Police Fire Teargas as FCT Contractors Protest Unpaid N5.2bn Debt
Police officers fired teargas to disperse members of the Coalition of Indigenous FCT Contractors who staged a protest at the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) secretariat in Abuja over an alleged unpaid N5.2 billion debt. The contractors blocked the main entrance to the secretariat with a truck, chanting the name of the FCT Minister, Nyesom […]
First Lady Remi Tinubu Honored with Traditional Title in Ile-Ife
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu, was formally installed as the Yeye Asiwaju Gbogbo Ile Oodu’a in a grand ceremony on Sunday. Her arrival in Ile-Ife was met with great fanfare, accompanied by a heavy security presence. Senator Tinubu arrived at the palace of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, where […]
Pregnant Woman Dies in Katsina Hospital After Cash-Only Policy Blocks Urgent Oxygen Payment
A pregnant woman, Aisha Najamu, has died at the Turai Umaru Musa Yar’adua Maternity and Children Hospital in Katsina after a health worker allegedly refused to accept a bank transfer for oxygen payment, insisting on cash only. Witnesses said she arrived in critical condition and needed oxygen urgently. A cashier reportedly declined to receive a […]