73 m. ago President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida: An irrepresible enigma and enduring institution

By Femi Fani-Kayode Thirty-two years after leaving power President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida has assumed full responsibility for what happened on the June 12th 1993 ANNULMENMENT of Chief MKO Abiola’s presidential election and it’s attendant consequences.   He has explained the circumstances under which it happened and has not only acknowledged that Abiola actually won the […] The post President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida: An irrepresible enigma and enduring institution appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Edo police confirm 5 dead, 4 injured in farmers, produce thieves clash

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Edo Police Command, yesterday, confirmed five persons dead and four others injured in a clash between cocoa farmers and some alleged produce thieves in the agrarian community of Gbelemotin in Ovia South-West Local Government Area of Edo State. The clash was said to have started on Thursday night and escalated […] The post Edo police confirm 5 dead, 4 injured in farmers, produce thieves clash appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago ‘Two Terms Of 8 Years Have Become A Norm For All Nigerian Presidents’

The Special Adviser to Ekiti State Governor on Political and Inter-party Affairs, Chief Jide Awe, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu would serve out his two terms of eight years, saying serving eight years of two terms have since become a norm in the country. He also said that all Nigerian systems and institutions […]

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4 h. ago S’Court’s judgment fails to seal LG autonomy seven months after verdict

Seven months after the Supreme Court delivered its landmark ruling granting full financial autonomy to local governments, implementation remains stalled amid political maneuvering and bureaucratic bottlenecks, ISMAEEL UTHMAN and OLUFEMI ADEDIRAN report The implementation of local government autonomy has faced numerous hurdles seven months after the Supreme Court judgment. Legal practitioners have expressed concerns that Read More

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4 h. ago Explosions: FRSC to monitor tanker drivers with onboard cameras

The Federal Road Safety Corps is stepping up efforts to ensure tanker safety on Nigerian roads by introducing advanced technology and safety measures, including the installation of onboard cameras to monitor driver behaviour in real-time. Fuel tanker explosions have become an alarming and recurring phenomenon across Nigeria. In the past four years alone, over 400 Read More

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4 h. ago APC to discuss Ganduje’s stewardship at Wednesday’s NEC meeting

As the countdown to Wednesday’s National Executive Committee meeting of the All Progressives Congress begins, Sunday PUNCH has exclusively gathered that the crucial session will be dominated by a series of activities ranging from account audit, the stewardship of the party’s National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, and briefing on the just concluded off-cycle elections in Edo Read More

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4 h. ago MDAs must prioritise capacity building in public service reforms – BPSR DG

Director-General, Bureau of Public Service Reforms, Dasuki Arabi, explains the importance of capacity building in the revamp of Nigeria’s Civil Service systems in this interview with DANIEL ADAJI To what extent have public service reforms improved the MDAs and benefitted Nigerians? Thank you very much for allowing me to speak to Nigerians through you. The Read More

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6 h. ago VIDEO: Police warn against spreading falsehoods, deny targeting critics

The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has cautioned Nigerians against spreading falsehoods, disinformation, mal-information, or distorting facts online, noting that they are criminal offense. In a video statement shared on the Nigerian Police Force’s X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday, Adejobi emphasised the importance of fact-checking before sharing information, urging bloggers, journalists, and content Read More

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7 h. ago Gombe Rep, Ali Isa, set to flag off rural electrification project

Tribune Online Gombe Rep, Ali Isa, set to flag off rural electrification project The Member representing Balanga/Billiri Federal Constituency of Gombe State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ali Isa JC, is set to flag off an electricity project linking Degre and Talasse in the area. The residents of Talasse, which is the headquarters of Balanga Local Government Area, will have cause to smile as they have been […] Gombe Rep, Ali Isa, set to flag off rural electrification project Tribune Online

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7 h. 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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8 h. ago Ekiti airport ‘one of the best in the world’  — Air Peace boss, Onyema

Tribune Online Ekiti airport ‘one of the best in the world’  — Air Peace boss, Onyema The Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace Limited, Dr Allen Onyema, has lauded the state-of-the-art facilities and operational efficiency of the Ekiti State Agro Allied International Cargo Airport, describing it as one of the best in the world. Onyema, who landed at the airport on Saturday at about 10am in a Boeing 737, (120 capacity) […] Ekiti airport ‘one of the best in the world’  — Air Peace boss, Onyema Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Pa Adebanjo dedicated his life to Awolowo’s vision — Pastor Bakare

Tribune Online Pa Adebanjo dedicated his life to Awolowo’s vision — Pastor Bakare The Senior Pastor of the Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, said the late Ayo Adebanjo laboured all his life for the new Nigeria he had dreamt of, which Chief Obafemi Awolowo handed over to him. Pastor Bakare stated this while paying a condolence visit to the deceased’s family on Saturday in Lagos. He […] Pa Adebanjo dedicated his life to Awolowo’s vision — Pastor Bakare Tribune Online

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9 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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9 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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10 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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10 h. ago Many feared dead as cocoa farmers, ‘produce thieves’ clash in Edo

Tribune Online Many feared dead as cocoa farmers, ‘produce thieves’ clash in Edo The Edo Police Command on Saturday confirmed that five persons were and four others injured in the clash between cocoa farmers and some alleged produce thieves in the agrarian community of Gbelemotin in Ovia South-West Local Government Area of Edo State. The clash which started on Thursday night escalated on Friday morning as those believed […] Many feared dead as cocoa farmers, ‘produce thieves’ clash in Edo Tribune Online

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11 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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12 h. ago Edo cocoa farmers battle produce thieves; many reported killed

From Tony Osauzo, Benin A heavy clash has reportedly occurred between cocoa farmers and some produce thieves in the agrarian community of Gbelemotin in Ovia South-West Local Government Area of Edo State last Friday night. It was learnt that many people were feared killed and houses burnt in the attack and counter-attacks that occurred on […] The post Edo cocoa farmers battle produce thieves; many reported killed appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Benue APC elders back assembly’s decision to remove chief judge

A group known as the ‘Benue All Progressives Congress Elders’ Forum’ on Saturday expressed support for the Benue State House of Assembly’s recommendation to remove the state Chief Judge, Justice Maurice Ikpambese. Speaking at a press conference in Makurdi, former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party and spokesperson for the group, Senator Barnabas Gemade, Read More

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13 h. ago Road safety officers’ wives warn against scooping fuel from fallen tanker

The Road Safety Officers’ Wives Association, on Saturday, urged Nigerians to desist from rushing to scoop fuel from fallen petroleum tankers, warning that it is a deadly act that must be discouraged. The President of ROSOWA, Dr Nefisat Shehu-Mohammed, made the call at a send-forth ceremony in honour of her predecessor, Hajiya Aisha Ladi-Biu, in Read More

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