48 m. ago Soludo promises collaboration with NAFDAC to tackle fake drugs

The Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo has pledged to collaborate with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control to eliminate fake, substandard, and adulterated drugs from the market. Soludo made the promise on Saturday in Onitsha while addressing traders of Ogbo Ogwu and surrounding markets, which were recently shut down by NAFDAC Read More

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49 m. ago No LG Election In Osun But Lockdown – APM Chairman Insists, Demands Apology From Gov Adeleke For Wasting Billions Of Naira

Chairman of Allied Peoples Movement, Adewale Adebayo has berated Osun State Independent Electoral Commission over controversial local government poll in the state. Mr. Adebayo, while addressing newsmen on Saturday, insisted that there was no election anywhere in the state except in Ede, the hometown of Governor Ademola Adeleke. The APM’s chieftain revealed that some members […] The post No LG Election In Osun But Lockdown – APM Chairman Insists, Demands Apology From Gov Adeleke For Wasting Billions Of Naira appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 hour ago DSS arrests three for assaulting operatives at Lagos assembly

The Department of State Services has arrested three individuals for allegedly assaulting its operatives during the crisis at the Lagos State House of Assembly on February 18. The arrests followed a request by the Lagos Assembly for heightened security at the complex, as outlined in a letter dated February 14, 2025, and signed by the Read More

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2 h. ago Meet Newly Elected Local Gov’t Chairmen In Osun As PDP Sweeps Polls 

The Osun State local government area elections were held across the State on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Chairman of Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) and Chief Returning Officer of the exercise, Hashim Abioye, declared the candidates of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as winners of the chairmanship elections across the 30 local government […]

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2 h. ago BREAKING: PDP sweeps Osun LG election, wins positions in all 30 LGAs

Tribune Online BREAKING: PDP sweeps Osun LG election, wins positions in all 30 LGAs     The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has secured victory in all chairmanship and councillorship positions across the 30 local government areas (LGAs) of Osun State. The Chairman of the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC), Hashim Abioye, made the announcement during a press conference on Saturday. Tribune Online reports that Abioye had earlier described […] BREAKING: PDP sweeps Osun LG election, wins positions in all 30 LGAs Tribune Online

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2 h. ago DSS Arrests 3 Over Alleged Assault On Own Operatives At Lagos Assembly

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested three persons linked to alleged assault on its officers during the uproar which greeted presence of security operatives at the Lagos State House of Assembly earlier in the week. LEADERSHIP investigation showed that lawmakers had mobilised supporters to the Assembly complex, who attacked some DSS officers who […]

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3 h. ago EDHIC Targets 500,000 Subscribers For Edo Heath Insurance Scheme

The administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has concluded plans to enrol over 500,000 new enrollees into the Edo State Health Insurance Scheme (EDHIS) before the end of this year. This was disclosed by the Director-General of EDHIS, Mrs Augusta Ikpea-Enaholo, at the medical outreach in commemoration of 100 days in office of […]

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3 h. ago Osun LG election: Police arrested our officials for committing no crime — OSSIEC Chairman

Tribune Online Osun LG election: Police arrested our officials for committing no crime — OSSIEC Chairman     The Chairman of the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC), Hashim Abioye, has condemned the arrest of the commission’s officials by the police during the local government election, insisting that they committed no offence. Speaking to the press on Saturday, Abioye described the election as peaceful and well-conducted, dismissing earlier concerns raised by […] Osun LG election: Police arrested our officials for committing no crime — OSSIEC Chairman Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Osun LG election: 18 political parties participated in poll — OSSIEC

Tribune Online Osun LG election: 18 political parties participated in poll — OSSIEC     The Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) has revealed that no fewer than 18 political parties participated in the local government election held on Saturday in the state. In a statement posted on X by OSSIEC INFO, the electoral body described the election as the first credible local government poll in over a […] Osun LG election: 18 political parties participated in poll — OSSIEC Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Anambra election: Umeoji, Soludo, Nwoye lead in opinion poll

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja An opinion poll result released in Abuja on Saturday regarding the forthcoming 2025 Anambra State governorship election indicated that Chukwuma Umeoji (54.6%) was receiving majority support across different demographics. He was closely followed by the incumbent Governor, Chukwuma Soludo (22.3%), who also retained significant support but faces challenges due to governance […] The post Anambra election: Umeoji, Soludo, Nwoye lead in opinion poll appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Anambra: Ozo Awka praises Soludo’s security and infrastructure gains

Seeks assistance in electing new town union president From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Ozo title holders in Awka community, Anambra State, have praised Governor Chukwuma Soludo for the giant strides so far made by his administration in the infrastructural development of the state, particularly in Awka Capital City and the Awka Capital Development Area. The group, […] The post Anambra: Ozo Awka praises Soludo’s security and infrastructure gains appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Nigeria to witness first lunar crescent February 28 – NASRDA

The National Space Research and Development Agency has said that Nigeria would likely witness its first astronomical lunar crescent on February 28. The Director of Media and Corporate Communications of NASRDA, Dr Felix Ale, said this in a statement on Saturday. He said that the lunar crescent had been calculated to occur at 1:45 A.M. Read More

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6 h. ago EPL: Man United fight back to secure dramatic draw at Everton

Manchester United on Saturday staged a late comeback to earn a 2-2 dramatic draw at Everton after they looked set to plunge deeper into crisis at Goodison Park. Everton’s resurgence under their returning manager David Moyes – formerly of United – looked set to continue as they exerted total domination in the first 45 minutes Read More

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6 h. ago Osun LG poll: Only lockdown took place in Osun, not election – APM

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Osun State Chairman of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Hon Adewale Adebayo, has described the Saturday local government election as a “mere lockdown.” According to him, an election only took place at Ede, the hometown of Governor Ademola Adeleke; he insisted that other areas experienced a lockdown. Adebayo, who stated that […] The post Osun LG poll: Only lockdown took place in Osun, not election – APM appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago NSCDC, Tantita deepen partnership to end oil theft in Niger Delta

Tribune Online NSCDC, Tantita deepen partnership to end oil theft in Niger Delta . Tinubu, reason Tantita is succeeding – Ex INC president The deepened collaboration between the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and Tantita Security Services Limited (TSSL) is greatly assisting in ending all forms of economic sabotage in the Niger Delta, in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Commandant-General of […] NSCDC, Tantita deepen partnership to end oil theft in Niger Delta Tribune Online

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7 h. ago “We Go Use Amotekun” – Davido Reacts To Police Advice To Suspend Osun Elections

Renowned Nigerian artist David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, has responded to the Nigeria Police Force’s (NPF) call for the Osun State Government to halt the scheduled Local Government elections. Davido, the nephew of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, addressed the matter in a tweet on X on Friday. On Friday, the Nigeria Police Force […] The post “We Go Use Amotekun” – Davido Reacts To Police Advice To Suspend Osun Elections appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago I’m not giving out N500k palliatives – Aregbesola raises alarm

By John Ogunsemore Former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola has distanced himself from a social media post claiming he is giving out N500,000 financial support to every Nigerian. The former Osun governor made the clarification in a post via his official Facebook page on Saturday. Daily Sun reports that a Facebook page bearing the ex-minister’s […] The post I’m not giving out N500k palliatives – Aregbesola raises alarm appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Court Remands Motorist For Alleged Assault Of Traffic Officers In Oyo

A driver, Oke Ademola, has been remanded in a Correctional Centre by an Oyo State Mobile Court for allegedly assaulting two officers of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA). The incident occurred at the Agodi Gate Bus Stop in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, where Ademola was accused of physically attacking two OYRTMA […]

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9 h. ago Fodder production can ensure improved livelihood, food security — Experts

Tribune Online Fodder production can ensure improved livelihood, food security — Experts Agriculture experts have said that capacity building on commercial fodder production and value chain addition, organised for livestock farmers and other actors in the livestock value chain in Kwara state, is capable of ensuring food security and improved livelihood. Speaking separately at the end of a five-day capacity building for 100 livestock farmers on fodder […] Fodder production can ensure improved livelihood, food security — Experts Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Insecurity: Gov Mutfwang Signs Executive Order To Suspend Illegal Mining In Plateau

Plateau State governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, has signed Executive Order 001 of 2025, suspending all illegal mining activities across the state in a move to protect the environment, address security challenges, and safeguard the well-being of citizens. The governor made this announcement during a stakeholder engagement held at the Twin Theatre, New Government House, Jos, […]

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