Okere of Saki inaugurates ad-hoc committees to address pressing issues
In a bid to fast-track development and ensure effective governance, the paramount ruler of Sakiland, Oba Khalid Olabisi,has inaugurated ad-hoc committees to oversee various aspects of community life. The committees, which were inaugurated by the monarch on Thursday at the Saki City Hall, are expected to work closely with community Continue Reading
Agbaje mourns late Ogbomoso ĺawmaker
Barrister Akeem Agbaje, a chieftain of the All Progressives’ Congress in Oyo State has mourned the death of the former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Temilola Adibi, describing it as painful and a monumental loss to Ogbomoso, Oyo State and the nation a large. “It is disheartening, the Continue Reading
If I were Fubara, you wouldn’t come to River again, APC chieftain tells Wike
Following a recent interview by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications, Lere Olayinka, All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze has criticized Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike. Among other things, Olayinka stated in the interview that the core of the internal problem inside the Peoples Democratic Continue Reading
Kwara Central Senator makes a u-turn, denies leaving APC
The senator representing Kwara Central in the National Assembly, Saliu Mustapha, has clarified that he remained a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) . Mustapha also denied reports of his purported defection from the APC, describing the rumour as baseless. In a statement released by his media aide, Continue Reading
Lagos received over $71.6m revenue in December – Sanwo-Olu’s Aide
Lagos State has once again proven its reputation as Africa’s tourism and entertainment capital, generating over $71.6 million in revenue during the ‘Detty December’ season. According to the Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Idris Aregbe, tourism remains a vital driver of economic growth and Continue Reading
NAHCON announces 2025 Hajj fare,Southern States to pay more
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced that the Hajj fare for 2025 will be N8.7 million for pilgrims from Southern States, whereas those coming from Borno and Adamawa Zones will need to pay N8.3 million. Abdullahi Usman, the Executive Chairman of NAHCON, announced on Monday via a Continue Reading
Uniabuja: Senate Committee call to dissolve governing council,claim selection process was compromised
The University of Abuja’s Senate members have petitioned the Minister of Education, alleging that the Governing Council manipulated the Vice Chancellor appointment process. They claim the council breached guidelines set by the Federal Ministry of Education, which outlines a four-step process for appointing a Vice Chancellor. The petition, signed by Continue Reading
2025 budget: N’Assembly summons Edun, Bagudu over inadequate solid minerals allocation
The National Assembly, on Monday, summoned the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun; Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu, and the Director-General of the Budget Office, Tanimu Yakubu, to appear before its committee on Tuesday over the ‘miserable’ budgetary allocation for the Continue Reading
List of proposed new Oyo State,others in Nigeria (See Full List)
The National Assembly is currently reviewing several bills proposing the creation of new states in Nigeria, as part of an ongoing amendment of the 1999 Constitution. These proposals, submitted in 2024 by lawmakers and various interest groups, have either scaled the first or second readings and are awaiting further deliberation Continue Reading
Afreximbank pledges support for aircraft financing in Nigeria
Afreximbank has pledged its support for aircraft financing for Nigerian airlines after a successful meeting at the Aviation Economic Conference in Dublin, Ireland. Tunde Moshood, the Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, stated this in a statement on Wednesday in Continue Reading