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PDP to hold special Expanded National Caucus meeting Monday

NIGERIA – The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has invited stakeholders and the public to its special expanded National Caucus meeting. The special expanded National Caucus meeting will hold tomorrow, June 30, 2025. The notice of the meeting was issued and signed by PDP’s National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu. In the notice tagged: “Notice of Expanded Caucus […]

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Governance

President Tinubu Arrives Saint Lucia for Caribbean Tour

Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia — President Bola Tinubu touched down in Saint Lucia on Saturday evening, marking the beginning of his two-nation diplomatic mission to the Caribbean and South America. This was confirmed in a statement released by the Presidential Spokesperson, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, in Abuja. Upon arrival at Hewanorra International Airport, President Tinubu was […]

Author Avatar Enoch Odesola

Election

Involve in election violence, malpractices at your own risk

Nigeria – The Federal Government has issued a stern warning to politicians against resorting to violence and malpractices ahead of the forthcoming by-elections in 12 states as well as the Anambra governorship election and next year’s Area Council Polls in the Federal Capital Territory FCT. This is as the government said that it would come down […]

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Governance

He’s sad to see Wike, Fubara together again – FCT Minister’s aide, Lere knocks lawyer

ABUJA – Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT Nyesom Wike has lambasted an online lawyer over remark on the peace deal between his boss and the Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara. News reports that President Bola Tinubu on Thursday night brokered peace between Wike and Fubara, ending the long […]

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Environmental

Osun Declares Public Holiday to Mark Hijrah 1447AH

Osogbo, Nigeria — The Government of Osun State has announced a public holiday for Friday, June 27, 2025, in observance of the Islamic New Year, Hijrah 1447AH. The declaration was made in a formal statement released by the State Commissioner for Home Affairs, Mr. Rasheed Aderibigbe, on behalf of Governor Ademola Adeleke, urging citizens to […]

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Governance

Oyo to Digitise, Preserve Olunloyo Library as Legacy Site

Ibadan, Nigeria — The Oyo State Government has announced plans to preserve and digitise the personal library of the late Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, a former governor of the old Oyo State, as part of efforts to honour his legacy and turn the archive into a tourist and research destination. Governor Seyi Makinde made the […]

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Governance

Fadahunsi Launches Loan Scheme for 700 Osun Entrepreneurs

Ilesa, Osun State — Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi, representing Osun East Senatorial District and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Industry, has introduced a Revolving Loan Empowerment Scheme aimed at boosting small-scale businesses across his constituency. The initiative, launched in collaboration with the Osun State Ministry of Cooperatives and Empowerment, is designed to provide financial […]

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Governance

PDP Faces Hurdle as INEC Rejects NEC Meeting Notice

Abuja, Nigeria — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has encountered a major procedural setback after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declined to acknowledge its notice for an upcoming National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. In a letter dated June 13, 2025, and signed by the Commission’s Acting Secretary, Haliru Aminu, INEC stated that the submitted […]

Author Avatar Enoch Odesola

Governance

Trump, Starmer finalise US – UK trade deal

UNITED STATES – U.S. President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer have finalised a trade agreement that lowers tariffs on key UK exports, including automobiles and aerospace components, while partially addressing ongoing disputes over steel and aluminium. The deal, signed on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Canada, grants British car manufacturers […]

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Governance

Osun APC Chieftain Urges Tinubu to Prevent LG Crisis

Osogbo, Nigeria — A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene and prevent a potential outbreak of violence following the recent Court of Appeal ruling on the 2022 local government elections.   In a statement released on Sunday in Osogbo , […]

Author Avatar Enoch Odesola