26 m. ago Osun 2026: PDP governorship primary underway despite uncertainty

The Osun PDP primary for the 2026 governorship election is underway, shadowed by factional disputes and the recent resignation of Governor Ademola Adeleke. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-2026-pdp-governorship-primary-underway-despite-uncertainty/

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91 m. ago Transmission Company Highlights Milestones In Digital Transformation

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) said it recorded significant progress under the leadership of its managing director and CEO, Engr. Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz. The company, he said, has accelerated project delivery, strengthened the national electricity grid, and embarked on an ambitious digital transformation program, ensuring more efficient transmission of bulk power across the country. […]

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4 h. ago Gov Kefas Meets Tinubu After Defecting To All Progressives Congress

Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, on Monday met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja—his first visit to the State House since defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Kefas arrived at the Villa around 2 pm in the company of the APC national chairman, Prof. […]

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4 h. ago Osun: Governance More Serious Business Than Dancing, Omisore Lampoons Adeleke

A former national secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC)  and governorship aspirant for Osun State, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has come hard on Governor Ademola Adeleke, saying governance is more a serious business than dancing. Omisore stated this while addressing journalists after he submitted his expression of interest and nomination forms at the APC national […]

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4 h. ago Gov Radda’s Development Trajectory Unmatched – Executive Secretary, KSDMB

Briefingly tell us about your journey to becoming the Executive Secretary of the  board?   Regarding my journey to this position, I would say it was largely the decision of the state government. As of December 11th, 2024, I was still the Project Coordinator for the AGILE Project, and that was the only role I […]

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4 h. ago Lagos Assembly: 2026 Appropriation Bill scales through second reading 

He stressed that “the Budget will take care of all ongoing projects such that none of them will be moved to the next administration.”

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6 h. ago Oyo APC intensifies reconciliation ahead 2027, convenes major stakeholders’ summit

In a bid to fine-tune the ongoing reconciliation efforts among its members and reposition for a desirable outing in the next general election, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has announced the decision of the party leadership to organise a stakeholders’ summit on Friday in Ibadan. The stakeholders’ meeting, being facilitated by the […]

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7 h. ago APC Chieftain Condemns Alleged Harassment Of Aba Market Traders

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, Prince Paul Ikonne, has condemned the alleged intimidation, extortion and unchecked harassment of traders in Aba market. Ikonne expressed worry over the untold hardship traders in Ariaria and other major markets in Aba are currently facing in the hands of alleged government-backed enforcers. In […]

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10 h. ago Rotary District 9111 mulls collaboration for impactful community projects

Rotary District 9111 is encouraging collaboration and partnership among clubs within its fold for the purpose of identifying and implementing impactful community projects. District Governor of Rotary International 9111, Rotn. Prince Henry Akinyele, said this during the zonal meeting of Zone 4 held in Ikeja, Lagos with the purpose of bringing together members from the […]

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10 h. ago Omisore slams Adeleke, says Osun deserves serious leadership

…submits nomination form Iyiola Omisore, former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Monday formally declared his intention read more Omisore slams Adeleke, says Osun deserves serious leadership

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12 h. ago Public Safety: FRSC Orders Adequate Road Signs At Construction Sites

In a bid to ensure safety of road users, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has ordered all construction companies operating on roads across the country to ensure adequate placement of road signs at all construction sites. The FRSC said that the directive issued by the Corps Marshal of the FRSC, Mohamed Shehu, was to […]

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15 h. ago Osun PDP berates APC over late Famodun’s ‘abandonment’, defends curfew in Igbajo

Governor Adeleke was simply acting on security reports that indicated a potential breakdown of law and order in Igbajo

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16 h. ago Despite Governor Adeleke’s Stance, PDP Fixes Osun Governorship Primary For December 2

The Kabiru Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced that its gubernatorial primary election in Osun State will be held on Monday, December 2, 2025, at the Atlantis Multipurpose Hall, Ring Road, Osogbo, the State capital. The exercise is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. The announcement was […]

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16 h. ago Insecurity: Suspend Mining Activities For 6 Months, Northern Governors Tell Tinubu

The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has strongly recommended to President Bola Tinubu to direct the Minister of Solid Minerals to suspend mining exploration for a period of six months to allow proper audit. The forum said it observed that illegal mining has become a major contributory factor to the security crises in Northern Nigeria. […]

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16 h. ago Insecurity: We must act now or lose the North, Gov Inuwa tells Northern leaders

The Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum and Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya, has charged traditional rulers and Northern leaders to act swiftly to salvage the region from the insecurity bedevilling it before it is too late.

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16 h. ago VP Shettima Backs Schoolnet’s Smart Class Push For Nigerian Schools

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has welcomed the offer by Schoolnet India Ltd & Learnet Skills Ltd to partner with the Nigerian government and private sector entities to implement its KYAN smart class solutions in Nigerian schools. He said the project, which aims to digitally transform education by introducing interactive smart boards and digital […]

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18 h. ago $6bn Mambila Fraud: Obasanjo Promises To Testify, Witness Tells Court

A Third Prosecution Witness (PW3) in the ongoing trial of former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye, has told Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal High Court sitting in Apo, Abuja, that former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, expressed his desire to make himself available to testify in any court or forum regarding […]

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19 h. ago Omisore rules out consensus for APC governorship candidate in Osun

Former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has declared that the party’s candidate ahead of the Osun State governorship election would not emerge through a consensus arrangement...

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20 h. ago Osun community decries poor roads, to raise N1bn for development

The Modakeke community in Osun State decries its poor roads, calling for government aid while planning to raise N1bn for local development projects. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-community-decries-poor-roads-to-raise-n1bn-for-development/

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20 h. ago Court directs FCT CP to investigate Philip Shaibu’s direct criminal complaint against Omobayo

A Magistrate Court sitting in Wuse Zone II, Abuja, has directed the Commissioner of the FCT Police Command to investigate the direct criminal complaint filed by a former Edo state deputy governor...

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