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SOKOTO GOVT UNDER SCRUTINY OVER ALLEGED N1BN RAMADAN FEEDING PROGRAMME

The Sokoto State Government has come under public scrutiny following allegations that its N1 billion Ramadan feeding programme delivered minimal food items to residents across the state. Critics questioned whether the items reportedly distributed reflected the scale of funds approved for the initiative.…

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MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS RISE AS IRAN’S SUPREME LEADER KHAMENEI DIES IN AIRSTRIKES

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has reportedly been killed, according to confirmations from Iranian state-linked media outlets. The country’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency and Fars News Agency announced his death early Sunday, marking a major political development with far-reaching implications for Iran…

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OSUN ASSEMBLY SPEAKER, 24 LAWMAKERS DUMP PDP, a JOIN ACCORD

The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Mr Adewale Egbedun has led 24 other members elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, into the Accord party. It was gathered that the lawmakers took the decision on Friday after their meeting…

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OYEBANJI CONGRATULATES LEGAL ICON OLANIPEKUN ON GLOBAL RECOGNITION

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has congratulated the Ikere-Ekiti born legal luminary and former President Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN, on his prestigious recognition in the Chambers and Partners Global 2026 Rankings as a Senior Statesman in Dispute Resolution.…

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Ekiti Governor to Lead APC Aspirants’ Screening for 2026 National Convention

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has been named Chairman of the APC Aspirants’ Screening Committee for the 2026 National Convention. The 42-member panel, inaugurated in Abuja, will oversee the screening and verification of aspirants for all elective positions. Key members include Kogi…

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FG Approves N21.68bn for NAMA Headquarters in Abuja

The Federal Government will spend over N21 billion on the first phase of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) headquarters in Abuja. Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo announced. The contract valued at N21.68 billion including taxes, will be closely monitored for quality and timelines.…

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President Bola Tinubu Denies Forcing Opposition Defections to APC

‎President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dismissed claims that he is responsible for defections from opposition parties to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), stating that he neither coerced nor forced anyone to leave their political platforms. He made this known on Wednesday night…

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2027 Election Calendar: INEC Schedules Presidential, Governorship, Assembly Dates

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced new dates for Nigeria’s 2027 elections. Presidential and National Assembly polls are now set for January 16, 2027, while governorship and State Assembly elections will hold on February 6. The Osun governorship election has been…

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President Tinubu pushies for state police, seeks constitutional amendment

Bola Tinubu has formally requested the Nigerian Senate to begin the process of amending the 1999 Constitution to allow for the establishment of state police across the country. The President made the appeal on Wednesday night during an interfaith Iftar with Senate leadership…

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FG Denies Paying N2bn Ransom for Release of Niger School Students

St. Mary’s Students: FG Dismisses N2bn Ransom Allegation The federal government yesterday dismissed claims that it paid as much as a N2 billion ransom to secure the release of students of St. Mary’s School, Papiri, Niger State, describing the allegation as false and…