1 hour 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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7 h. ago Autonomy key to effective performance of Nigerian universities — TETFUND boss

Tribune Online Autonomy key to effective performance of Nigerian universities — TETFUND boss The Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust Fund(TETFUND) Arc. Sonny Echono has revealed that Nigerian universities must attain all levels of autonomy towards ensuring operational efficiency and effective performance. He explained that the autonomy when fully operational and allowed would afford Nigerian universities to initiate ideas in improving quality education and contributing to national development. […] Autonomy key to effective performance of Nigerian universities — TETFUND boss Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Babangida’s book insightful journey on Nigeria’s political evolution – Fayemi

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has shared his thoughts on Nigeria’s political history, following his attendance at the presentation of former military President Ibrahim Babangida’s autobiography, ‘A Journey in Service’. Fayemi, a known pro-democracy activist, took to his LinkedIn account on Saturday to reflect on the significance of the memoir and its impact Read More

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11 h. ago Speaker Egbedun casts vote as Osun residents elect LG chairmen, councilors

Tribune Online Speaker Egbedun casts vote as Osun residents elect LG chairmen, councilors Governor Adeleke rejected the Police's advice citing concerns over police partisanship and the need to uphold the rule of law. Speaker Egbedun casts vote as Osun residents elect LG chairmen, councilors Tribune Online

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15 h. ago My wife is indecent, dresses our son in ripped jeans —Husband

Tribune Online My wife is indecent, dresses our son in ripped jeans —Husband •He bought our son the jeans —Wife Grade A Customary Court, Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, has dissolved the union between a couple, Idowu and Alake, on the account of no love, lack of care and irreconcilable differences. Idowu, who dragged his wife, Alake to court stated that their marriage failed as a result of the […] My wife is indecent, dresses our son in ripped jeans —Husband Tribune Online

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16 h. ago FG To Harness N33trn Revenue Potential In Livestock – Minister

The federal government has unveiled measures to rejig the livestock sector to harness its full potential and check wastages in the industry. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, who gave account of his stewardship yesterday in Abuja, said the ministry had begun the implementation of major reforms in the sector to harness its N33 […]

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17 h. ago Prof. Rakson emerges VC, Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru

From Abdulfatai Abdulsalam, Sokoto The Governing Board of the Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru, has approved the appointment of Prof Ibrahim Rakson Muhammad as the Vice Chancellor of the university for a five-year tenure.  Briefing newsmen at the university in Zuru, the Council Secretary and Registrar, Abdulaziz Yusuf Bazata, stated that the Governing Board conducted […] The post Prof. Rakson emerges VC, Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago HURIWA calls on IGP to evict illegal occupants of Osun LG Councils

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called on the Inspector General of Police and the Commissioner of Police in Osun State to immediately restore order by evicting the illegal occupants masquerading as APC chairmen and councillors from all local government offices. The association noted that “this blatant disregard […] The post HURIWA calls on IGP to evict illegal occupants of Osun LG Councils appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Forfeited properties don’t belong to Emefiele, family members – Lawyer

Tribune Online Forfeited properties don’t belong to Emefiele, family members – Lawyer Lawyer to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has refuted claims that the recently forfeited properties by a Federal High Court in Lagos belong to the embattled Emefiele or any of his immediate family members. In a statement signed by Olawale Fapohunda, Esq., the lawyers clarified that the assets in question, allegedly […] Forfeited properties don’t belong to Emefiele, family members – Lawyer Tribune Online

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27 h. ago Osun LG crisis: Matawalle tasks security agencies to maintain law, order

Tribune Online Osun LG crisis: Matawalle tasks security agencies to maintain law, order Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Mohammad Matawalle, has expressed deep concern over the recent incidents in the local government councils in Osun State and called on security agencies to take proactive measures to maintain law and order in the state. Osun LG crisis: Matawalle tasks security agencies to maintain law, order Tribune Online

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29 h. 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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29 h. ago Yobe Monarch Commends Gov Buni For Intervention In Curbing Rising Kidney Failure

The Emir of Bade and Deputy Chairman of the Yobe State Traditional Council of Chiefs, Alhaji Umar Abubakar Suleiman, has commended Governor Mai Mala Buni for his efforts to facilitate research to address rising cases of kidney failure in the area. The Emir gave the commendation in an interview with LEADERSHIP in his palace in […]

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31 h. ago Court orders final forfeiture of $4.7m, N830m, properties linked to Emefiele

Tribune Online Court orders final forfeiture of $4.7m, N830m, properties linked to Emefiele Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of $4.7 million, N830 million, and multiple properties linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele. Delivering judgment on Friday, Justice Bogoro granted the forfeiture request filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), represented by […] Court orders final forfeiture of $4.7m, N830m, properties linked to Emefiele Tribune Online

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31 h. ago Court orders final forfeiture of $4.7m, N830m, multiple properties linked to Emefiele

By Lukman Olabiyi   Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court, Lagos on Friday ordered the final forfeiture of $4.7 million, N830million, and multiple properties linked to Godwin Emefiele, the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Justice Bogoro who had earlier dismissed an application seeking to halt his verdict, granted the […] The post Court orders final forfeiture of $4.7m, N830m, multiple properties linked to Emefiele appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Finally, Court Orders Forfeiture Of $4.7m, N830m, Properties Linked To Emefiele

Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court in Lagos, on Friday, ordered the permanent forfeiture of $4.7million, N830million, and multiple properties linked to the immediate-past governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. Justice Bogoro ordered that the monies and properties be handed over to the federal government after dismissing an application […]

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32 h. ago Cynthia Erivo to play Jesus in ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ at Hollywood Bowl

Nigerian-born British actress Cynthia Erivo has been cast to play the iconic role of Jesus in the upcoming musical ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ at the Hollywood Bowl. The announcement was made via Hollywood Bowl’s official Instagram account on Wednesday, highlighting Erivo’s impressive achievements as an Emmy, Grammy, and Tony winner, as well as a three-time Oscar Read More

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33 h. ago Bauchi contributes 54,000 cases of malnourished children – UNICEF Chief of field

Says Lack of Vaccination Makes Malnourished Children More Vulnerable In Bauchi Urges Bauchi Council Chairmen To Step Up Vaccinations Of Children To Curb Rising Malnutrition From Paul Orude Bauchi The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says Bauchi State contributes an alarming 54, 000 cases of malnourished children to the nation’s burden. This revelation was made […] The post Bauchi contributes 54,000 cases of malnourished children – UNICEF Chief of field appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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38 h. ago Citing Inflation Moderation, Exchange Stability, CBN Holds Interest Rates At 27.5%

The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) took a twist in its year-long inflation chase yesterday by holding all the parameters constant around the 27.5 per cent Monetary Policy Rate, attributing the decision to a moderation in major economic variables, especially the rebased inflation figure. However, analysts say they expect that […]

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38 h. 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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