Governor Diri Sacks 27 Aides for Attending Pro-Wike/Tinubu Rally. Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, has sacked 27 political appointees who attended a recent political gathering aligned with Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The dismissed officials include Special Assistants, members of the Grassroots Mobilisation team, and the Conflict Resolution Committee. They were said to have participated …

Aiyedatiwa pays ₦180m electricity Meter subsidy to ease power access The Ondo State Government has released a total of ₦180 million as subsidy for electricity meters across the state in a bid to make power more accessible and affordable for residents. This was made known on Wednesday by the Special Adviser on Power to the Governor, Engr. (Dr.) Johnson Alabi, …

The Unforgettable Legacy of Alhaja Simbiat Atinuke Abiola In every generation, there are women who don’t just exist… they shine. Women who rise above limitations, rewrite the rules, and leave behind legacies that make history sit up and take notice. Alhaja Simbiat Atinuke Abiola was one of those rare gems. A woman of substance, resilience, and quiet power, her life …

May Day: Oyebanji Hails Ekiti Workers’ Resilience, contributions to development …. Says his govt has significantly improved workers welfare Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has commended the resilience, sacrifice, commitment and patriotic zeal of Ekiti State workforce to the growth, development and socio-economic progress of the state.. Governor Oyebanji, who gave the commendation on Thursday while addressing workers at …

You’re a beacon of hope, Otunba Adeshina celebrates Interior Minister, Tunji Ojo on birthday As the nation marks another year in the life of one of its shining stars, the Chairman of the RUGIPO Alumni Association, Abuja Chapter, Otunba Dr. Abubakar Adeshina, has joined a chorus of well-wishers to celebrate the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo on his birthday. …

Heavy explosions at Giwa Barrack’s Armoury Maiduguri. Residents of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, were rudely jolted from their sleep at midnight due to the sounds of explosions thought to be bombs exploding. Many residents of the town, which had witnessed the worst of Boko Haram in the recent past, were alarmed, fearing the city was under attack by …

SENATOR LOKPOBIRI ATTRIBUTES NNPCL, CAVERTON, STENABULK JV TO PRESIDENT TINUBU’S FORESIGHT IN INDUSTRY REFORMS The Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, Ph.D, has lauded the Joint Venture (JV) between the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Caverton Offshore Support Group, and Stenabulk as a bold step toward enhancing shipping operations, strengthening local content, and driving economic growth through …

Trump congratulates Canada’s Carney as they agree to meet in ‘near future’ US President Donald Trump has called Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to congratulate him on his victory in the country’s general election, and the two have agreed to meet in the near future. The two countries were expected to enter talks about a new economic and security relationship …

20 years on, children to celebrate “Mama Toyin of Gbagi Market” legacy May 24 Two decades may have passed, but the memory of Mama Toyin of Gbagi Market still burns brightly in the hearts of her children and all who knew her. Come 24th May 2025, the family of the late Deaconess Florence Ayinke Olufemi Eyebiokin will gather in Ibadan, …

ABU@62: Giant, Still Briskly Walking in the Right Direction On Friday, 4th October 2024, my Alma Mater, my means of livelihood, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, was 62. However, there is no better time to pay this tribute than this week of April 28th, 2025, as the university leadership is transitioning from the 13th Vice-Chancellor to the 14th. As we …