BTO Coalition celebrates Tunji-Ojo’s 3 years of exemplary, impactful service By Kunle Michael The BTO Coalition Platform for PBAT 2027 has congratulated the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on what it described as three years of exemplary and impactful service to Nigeria. In a statement signed by its National President, Alhaji Otunba Abubakar…
AIYEDATIWA APPOINTS COMMISSIONER, SPECIAL ADVISERS AND 1,000 AIDES Towards strengthening governance and enhancing service delivery to the people of Ondo State, Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has approved the appointment of one Commissioner, three Special Advisers, 90 Senior Special Assistants and 910 Special Assistants. Erelu Taibat Yemi Oloruntoba from Akoko North-West Local Government has been nominated…
₦68.3tn budget: New CSO, APTPI, pushes transparency, accountability in public spending By Shalom Oludele The Accountability and Transparency in Public Procurement Initiative (APTPI) has called for stronger collaboration among the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), the National Assembly, anti-corruption agencies, the Auditor-General, development partners, the private sector and civil society organisations (CSOs) to strengthen…
Suspected thugs attack Adeleke’s convoy after Ataoja’s palace visit By Kemi Aina There was pandemonium in Osogbo, Osun State, on Wednesday as suspected thugs attacked the convoy of Governor Ademola Adeleke shortly after his visit to the palace of the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji. The shooting, which lasted between 12 and 15 minutes,…
Akenneyin Royal Dynasty mourns fearless unionist, Rights Activist and Patriarch, Pastor Oyekan Arije at 87 By Lai Gidado The Akenneyin Royal Dynasty of Mahin Land has announced the death of its revered patriarch, Pastor Oyekan Arije, who passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at the age of 87. The death of Pastor Arije, the…
BAYELSA ISSUES FIRST ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION LICENCE TO BYEDC — BYERA says 20-year licence opens new chapter in State’s power sector. By Chris Mark Bayelsa State recorded a major milestone in the development of its electricity market on August 18, 2026, with the formal issuance of its first Electricity Distribution Licence by the Bayelsa State Electricity…
LG Autonomy: Ogunye urges FG to open CBN accounts for LGs. By Lai Gidado Despite the Supreme Court’s landmark judgment affirming local government autonomy, some state governors have continued to resist its implementation, raising fresh concerns over compliance with the apex court’s ruling. Discussing the issue on a live television programme, ThisDay Live, anchored by…
SAED Programme Designed to Curb Unemployment, Promote Entrepreneurship — NYSC DG The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig. Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, has said the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme was introduced to equip Nigerian graduates with skills to become self-reliant and create employment opportunities. Nafiu stated this at the NYSC…
Osun Decides: Tinubu Congratulates Adeleke, Says Osun Election Strengthens Nigeria’s Democracy President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election, describing the outcome of the governorship election as a demonstration of the strength and continued growth of Nigeria’s democracy. The President, in a statement posted on his official X…
US, Nigeria begin Washington security talks, Defence meeting set for today By Lai Gidado The United States-Nigeria Joint Working Group meeting is currently ongoing in Washington, DC, with senior officials from both countries participating in discussions on security and human rights issues. National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, led the Nigerian delegation at the meeting…
