98 m. ago We’ll prioritise welfare of our people – Aiyedatiwa speaks at inauguration

By John Ogunsemore Newly-inaugurated Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa has promised to prioritise the welfare of his people as he commences his full term as 7th governor of the state. Aiyedatiwa said this after his inauguration at the Ondo State Sports Complex in Akure, the state capital, on Monday. Aiyedatiwa took his oath […] The post We’ll prioritise welfare of our people – Aiyedatiwa speaks at inauguration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Aiyedatiwa mourns Akeredolu, laments his absence at swearing

The newly sworn-in Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has expressed deep sorrow that his predecessor, the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, was not alive to witness his swearing-in ceremony. Speaking during his inaugural speech after being sworn in as the 7th governor of Ondo State, Aiyedatiwa paid tribute to Akeredolu’s visionary leadership and tireless efforts Read More

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3 h. ago Kwara Court Remands Son, Parents, 4 Others For Alleged Murder Of College Student

A Kwara State High court sitting in Ilorin on Monday ordered that the seven (7) suspects standing trial for the alleged murder of Mojisola Awesu, a student of the Kwara State College of Health Technology, Offa be remanded in the correctional facility. Justice Ibrahim Yusuf gave the order following the absence of the counsel to […]

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5 h. ago Osun LG Polls: Don’t Truncate Democracy With FG’s Support – Gov Makinde Warns APC

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has issued warning to All Progressive Congress to avoid setting Osun State on fire amid political unrest in the state. Governor Makinde’s statement is coming, following a just concluded Local Government election held on the 22nd of February, 2025, across 30 LGAs in Osun. Speaking on Sunday during the swearing-in […] The post Osun LG Polls: Don’t Truncate Democracy With FG’s Support – Gov Makinde Warns APC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Inauguration: Aiyedatiwa frees eight inmates, reduces sentences for 35 others

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Monday, marked his swearing-in with a bold act of clemency, granting freedom and reduced sentences to 43 prisoners. Acting on the recommendations of the State Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy, Aiyedatiwa ordered the immediate release of eight convicts, while 15 death row inmates had their sentences commuted Read More

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11 h. ago Gov Adeleke Swears In Newly Elected LG Chairmen, Councillors In Osun, Calls For Good Governance

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has swore in newly elected local government chairmen and councillors across the state. Speaking in Oshogbo on Sunday, Governor Adeleke, urged them to focus on good governance while warning against any attempt to forcibly occupy council secretariats. He also expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for resisting attempts by some […] The post Gov Adeleke Swears In Newly Elected LG Chairmen, Councillors In Osun, Calls For Good Governance appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Don’t truncate democracy, Makinde warns APC as Adeleke swears

•Poll triumph of democracy – PDP     From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has warned the All Progressives Congress (APC) not to truncate democracy by resorting to self-help on Local Government administration in Osun State. He gave this warning yesterday, during the swearing-in of the 30 newly-elected Local Government Chairmen, stating […] The post Don’t truncate democracy, Makinde warns APC as Adeleke swears-in Osun LG chairmen appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Aiyedatiwa pledges to resolve issues delaying Ondo seaport project

The Ondo State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that the deep seaport project proposed for the state commences. The Federal Executive Council, during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, had already approved the operating licence for the port in the state. However, the project has yet to commence. Aiyedatiwa Read More

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34 h. ago How grief taught me to see the world differently —Ayomide Festus

Tribune Online How grief taught me to see the world differently —Ayomide Festus Influenced by his philosophical studies and personal experiences, Nigeria’s poet Gabriel Ayomide Festus channels themes of grief, absence, and language into his work. In this interview with SEGUN ADEBAYO, he reveals how his father’s absence and eventual passing shaped his artistic vision, leading him to develop what he calls “spatial poetics. Your poetry is deeply […] How grief taught me to see the world differently —Ayomide Festus Tribune Online

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48 h. ago Nigerians mourn late Jeremiah Useni, celebrating his legacy of unity, development

The entire nation came together in grief and remembrance as the funeral of the late Jeremiah Useni, took place on Saturday.  read more Nigerians mourn late Jeremiah Useni, celebrating his legacy of unity, development

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3 d. ago Nasarawa gov swears in 15 new commissioners, warns against corruption

Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, on Friday swore in 15 new commissioners as members of the State Executive Council. Our correspondent reports that the State House of Assembly had screened and confirmed 16 commissioner nominees, but one of the nominees, Princess Margaret Elayo, could not participate in the event due to unspecified reasons. While performing Read More

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3 d. ago Blind vice principal, wife struggle to teach 363 students in Abia school

The Vice Principal of Ozuitem Community Secondary School in Abia State, despite being visually impaired, reportedly single-handedly teaches students in the absence of teachers, education activist and CEO of Educare, Alex Onyia, revealed. Onyia, in a video and post on Friday via X, said he was moved to tears after witnessing the blind vice principal Read More

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3 d. ago Bauchi LG chairmen lament high rate of immunisation zero dose

Tribune Online Bauchi LG chairmen lament high rate of immunisation zero dose …as UNICEF worries over 54,000 cases of malnourished kids The Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Mahmoud Babamaji has lamented the issue of immunisation zero dose in local communities across Bauchi State, which is negatively affecting children under five, describing it as “quite challenging.” He stated this while speaking on Thursday […] Bauchi LG chairmen lament high rate of immunisation zero dose Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Akeredolu’s Death: Police Urged To Investigate Allegation Against Ex

Police authorities have been urged to investigate allegations linking Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu to the death of her husband, Rotimi Akeredolu, the former governor of Ondo State. Akeredolu passed away in December 2023 after a prolonged battle with cancer. His death has since fueled tensions between his widow and Omowunmi Isaac, the state’s finance commissioner. In an […]

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3 d. ago KAEDCO urges customers to pay electricity bills promptly for better supply

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The Managing Director of the Kaduna Electric Company (KAEDCO) has called on all its customers across the states to always ensure prompt payment of their electricity charges to enable the company to supply them with power regularly. The MD lamented the poor revenue generation in the company, which he said is […] The post KAEDCO urges customers to pay electricity bills promptly for better supply appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago He was a consummate freedom fighter, Afe Babalola mourns Clark’s death

Tribune Online He was a consummate freedom fighter, Afe Babalola mourns Clark’s death Founder of Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola, has described the late Chief Edwin Clark as a consummate freedom fighter who will be greatly missed for his role in the country. Babalola, in a condolence message made available to the Nigerian Tribune on Thursday, said the death of the leader of the Pan […] He was a consummate freedom fighter, Afe Babalola mourns Clark’s death Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Lokoja varsity students threaten highway blockade over truck crashes

Students of the Federal University Lokoja on Wednesday threatened to shut down the Abuja-Lokoja highway in protest over the recurring deaths of their colleagues in road accidents involving trucks. Leading the demonstration at the university’s Felele Campus, President of the Student Union Government, Benjamin Timothy, lamented that students were tired of mourning their own. The Read More

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4 d. ago CNG Condoles With Afenifere, PANDEF Over Deaths Of Adebanjo, Clark

The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG), has extended its deepest condolences to the Afenifere socio-cultural organization, the Yoruba nation, and the entire Adebanjo family on the passing of an elder statesman and Afenifere chieftain, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, who died at the age of 96. Similarly, the CNG mourns the loss of another elder statesman and […]

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4 d. ago Cybercrime: Absence of legal representation stalls Chinese trial

The scheduled arraignment of 34-year-old Chinese national Liao Zhang alongside a company, Genting International Co. Limited, over the alleged use of a computer to destabilise Nigeria’s constitutional structure, was on Tuesday stalled due to the absence of legal representation. Zhang and Genting International Co. Limited were brought before the Federal High Court in Lagos by Read More

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4 d. ago Festus Porbeni, a retired rear admiral, recalls Edwin Clark’s strong character and patriotism

As more important Niger Deltans mourn the demise of the Ijaw hero, 97-year-old Edwin Clark, another prominent Nigerian, Festus Porbeni, read more Festus Porbeni, a retired rear admiral, recalls Edwin Clark’s strong character and patriotism

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