POLITICS

ASABA, DELTA STATE, NIGERIA – The Delta State Executive Council (EXCO) has approved ₦230 billion worth of projects spanning various sectors. The move underscores Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s commitment to advancing infrastructure and enhancing the wellbeing of citizens across the state. The announcement was made by Mr. Charles Aniagwu, the State …

Opinion: BY ABIODUN KOMOLAFE The pursuit of power and purpose often intersect in politics. This raises fundamental questions about leadership, governance, and the role of individuals in shaping their societies. In Nigeria’s context, marked by fluid alliances and shifting loyalties, a technocrat’s dilemma is particularly pronounced. While the intersection of purpose …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – A Chieftain of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and House of Representatives candidate for Epe Federal Constituency, Hon. Noheem Balogun has defected to African Democratic Congress (ADC), with over 2000 members of PDP and Labour Party (LP), in Lagos. The defection which took place at FAMCO Event Centre, …

…Acknowledges Awujale’s Role In 2023 Election Victory BY ABU-SATAR HAMED IJEBU-ODE, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, highlighting the monarch’s significant contributions to his success in the 2023 presidential election. The President made this …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has applauded the management of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro – recently upgraded to the Federal University of Technology, Ilaro (FUTI) – for its judicious and impactful use of TETFund allocations in the development of the institution. …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said that his administration will commence full implementation of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) for state workers from this month of July 2025. Governor Abiodun gave this pledge when he met with the organized labour to address the …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Former governor of Ogun State, who was also a Senator for Ogun Central Senatorial District, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has expressed the shattering message he received at about 4 p.m on Sunday, July 13,, 2025 – breaking the sad news of the death …

…Says, “Osinbajo’s Intelligence Wasted While “Minions” Ran the Government” FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – Former Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu, has made a damning revelation about the Buhari administration, claiming that the late President Muhammadu Buhari’s prolonged ill-health enabled a powerful inner circle – especially his late Chief of Staff, Abba …

…Says, “More Schools Across Kogi Central to Benefit” OKENE, KOGI STATE, NIGERIA – In a bold initiative to boost digital education in Kogi State, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has donated 700 computers to Abdul Azeez Attah Memorial College (AAAMCO) in Okene – one of the Northern Nigeria’s oldest and most prestigious …

Opinion: BY ABIODUN OLOLADE Since assuming office as the Governor of Ekiti State on October 16, 2022, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, fondly referred to as BAO, has redefined governance by implementing impactful policies and programmes. From improved infrastructure to enhanced healthcare and economic opportunities, his administration has spearheaded tangible interventions that …