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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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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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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…

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Ekiti state governor, Biodun Oyebanji Orders Security Agencies to Relocate to Oke Ako, Iyemero Forest Corridors

Ekiti state Governor Mr. Biodun oyebanji has directed all security agencies operating in Ekiti state to relocate their operational headquarters to the Oke Ako and Iyemero axis and remain stationed within the forest corridors bordering neighbouring states to strengthen protection and surveillance. The…

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EKITI LAUNCHES FIRST-EVER COMMERCIAL FLIGHTS AT AGRO-ALLIED INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

The Ekiti State Government on Tuesday achieved a major milestone with the official commencement of scheduled commercial flights at the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Airport. This marks a new chapter in the state’s transportation and economic development efforts. The inauguration ceremony drew notable dignitaries,…

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TINUBU APPROVES FIREARMS FOR FOREST GUARDS TO TACKLE RURAL INSECURITY

President Bola Tinubu has authorized the arming of forest guards across the country, signaling a major policy shift aimed at strengthening security in rural areas plagued by banditry, kidnapping, and illegal mining. The decision was announced on Wednesday during the Federal Executive Council…

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ADELEKE: “I WON’T STOP DANCING — IT DOESN’T AFFECT MY JOB”

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has declared that he will not stop dancing despite ongoing public criticism, maintaining that his passion for dancing has no impact on his performance in office. He made the statement on Wednesday during an interview on a television…