Wike yet to tell Fubara real reason for hostilities – Aide
The Special Assistant to the suspended Rivers State Governor on Electronic Media, Jerry Omotsegunwa, has stated that Governor Siminalayi Fubara has yet to be informed by his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, about the cause of their ongoing political hostilities. Fubara and Wike have been embroiled in a political crisis since late 2023, culminating in President Bola
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The Special Assistant to the suspended Rivers State Governor on Electronic Media, Jerry Omotsegunwa, has stated that Governor Siminalayi Fubara has yet to be informed by his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, about the cause of their ongoing political hostilities. Fubara and Wike have been embroiled in a political crisis since late 2023, culminating in President Bola
Disregard rumour, Osun safe, peaceful, govt tells holidaymakers
The Osun State Government has reassured holidaymakers that the state is safe and peaceful, despite recent social media claims to the contrary. The government urged visitors to disregard rumours and explore the state during their stay. The reassurances come in the wake of recent communal clashes in Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin Osun communities that resulted
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The Osun State Government has reassured holidaymakers that the state is safe and peaceful, despite recent social media claims to the contrary. The government urged visitors to disregard rumours and explore the state during their stay. The reassurances come in the wake of recent communal clashes in Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin Osun communities that resulted
PalmPay, Verve partner to expand financial inclusion
PalmPay, one of Africa’s fastest-growing fintech platforms, has launched its new PalmPay Debit Card in partnership with Verve, Africa’s largest domestic card scheme, in a move aimed at expanding financial inclusion across Nigeria. This development comes less than four weeks after it announced a strategic partnership with AfriGO, a subsidiary of Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System,
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PalmPay, one of Africa’s fastest-growing fintech platforms, has launched its new PalmPay Debit Card in partnership with Verve, Africa’s largest domestic card scheme, in a move aimed at expanding financial inclusion across Nigeria. This development comes less than four weeks after it announced a strategic partnership with AfriGO, a subsidiary of Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System,
Anambra gov poll to test LP’s popularity – Abure
The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has revealed that the party is using the upcoming governorship election in Anambra State as a test to gauge its popularity and preparedness ahead of the 2027 general elections. Abure made this statement in Awka, Anambra State, on Saturday during a forum organised by the party’s
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The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has revealed that the party is using the upcoming governorship election in Anambra State as a test to gauge its popularity and preparedness ahead of the 2027 general elections. Abure made this statement in Awka, Anambra State, on Saturday during a forum organised by the party’s
Rivers: FG awaits service of PDP govs’ suit
The Federal Government has yet to be served a suit reportedly filed at the Supreme Court to challenge the emergency rule declared by President Bola Tinubu in Rivers State on March 18, 2025. The suit was reportedly filed by seven governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party. The plaintiffs in the suit
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The Federal Government has yet to be served a suit reportedly filed at the Supreme Court to challenge the emergency rule declared by President Bola Tinubu in Rivers State on March 18, 2025. The suit was reportedly filed by seven governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party. The plaintiffs in the suit
I got Tinubu’s appointment without lobbying – Buhari’s ex-minister
Adebayo Shittu, a former Minister of Communications in the cabinet of the immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari, has denied lobbying for his current appointment. Shittu was among those recently announced by President Bola Tinubu as heads and chairmen of governing councils for federal universities. The Oyo grassroots politician was appointed as the new Pro-Chancellor and
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Adebayo Shittu, a former Minister of Communications in the cabinet of the immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari, has denied lobbying for his current appointment. Shittu was among those recently announced by President Bola Tinubu as heads and chairmen of governing councils for federal universities. The Oyo grassroots politician was appointed as the new Pro-Chancellor and
Fasoranti wants quick take-off of FUTA teaching hospital
The leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political group Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, has called for the swift establishment of the Federal University of Technology, Akure Teaching Hospital. Fasoranti tasked indigenes of Akure to ensure the quick take-off and smooth operation of the teaching hospital, which has been a long-time dream of the community. The Federal Government
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The leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political group Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, has called for the swift establishment of the Federal University of Technology, Akure Teaching Hospital. Fasoranti tasked indigenes of Akure to ensure the quick take-off and smooth operation of the teaching hospital, which has been a long-time dream of the community. The Federal Government
Sallah: Two children killed, 20 injured in Gombe stampede
The Police Force Gombe State Command has confirmed the death of two children following a stampede at the Gombe main Eid Ground. The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Gombe. According to Abdullahi, the incident occurred at about 10:45 a.m. at the exit gate of the Eid
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The Police Force Gombe State Command has confirmed the death of two children following a stampede at the Gombe main Eid Ground. The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Gombe. According to Abdullahi, the incident occurred at about 10:45 a.m. at the exit gate of the Eid
Abiodun pledges completion of road repairs in Ogun communities
The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has pledged to complete the ongoing rehabilitation of roads in Mowe and Magboro communities in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of the state. The promise follows concerns raised by some residents of Adesan-Olu Community in the Mowe, who appealed to the governor to complete the repair of the 3.5-kilometre
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The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has pledged to complete the ongoing rehabilitation of roads in Mowe and Magboro communities in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of the state. The promise follows concerns raised by some residents of Adesan-Olu Community in the Mowe, who appealed to the governor to complete the repair of the 3.5-kilometre
2027: I’m ready to step down for better candidate – Adebayo
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, Adewole Adebayo, says he is willing to step down his 2027 presidential ambition if a better candidate emerges to fly the party’s flag. Adebayo, a lawyer, made this known on Sunday during Inside Sources with Laolu Akande, a socio-political programme aired on Channels Television. He said,
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The 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, Adewole Adebayo, says he is willing to step down his 2027 presidential ambition if a better candidate emerges to fly the party’s flag. Adebayo, a lawyer, made this known on Sunday during Inside Sources with Laolu Akande, a socio-political programme aired on Channels Television. He said,