5 m. 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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11 m. ago 70% Of Nigerians Don’t Pay Tax Despite High Expectations From Gov’t – Akpabio

The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has disclosed that not more than 30% of Nigerians pay tax to the federal government, despite high expectations for improved infrastructure, education, and security. Akpabio stated this yesterday in Abuja while declaring open the public hearing on foue tax reform bills forwarded to the National Assembly on October 3, […]

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14 m. ago Prince Rejects Appeal Court Ruling Affirming Oba Ghandi As Soun Of Ogbomoso

One of the contestants to the throne of Soun of Ogbomoso, Prince Kabir Olaoye, has approached the Supreme Court to challenge last Tuesday’s ruling of Court of Appeal affirming the selection of Oba Ghandi Olaoye as Soun. Prince Kabir had in 2022 filed a suit to challenge the nomination and selection of the then Prince […]

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16 m. ago Oyo APC Chides Makinde Over Comments On Osun Political Crisis

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has cautioned Governor Seyi Makinde against dabbling into the Osun State political crisis. The party’s publicity secretary, Olawale Sadare, in a statement in Ibadan on Monday, asked Makinde to desist from embarking on further actions capable of inciting the people of Osun against one another. Governor Makinde […]

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16 m. ago Alleged money laundering: Yahaya Bello’s name not on property documents, EFCC witness tells court

Tribune Online Alleged money laundering: Yahaya Bello’s name not on property documents, EFCC witness tells court The trial of the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, commenced on Monday before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja, with the first prosecution witness, Segun Joseph Adeleke, telling the court that Yahaya Bello's name did not appear on any of the two properties being examined on Monday. Alleged money laundering: Yahaya Bello’s name not on property documents, EFCC witness tells court Tribune Online

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42 m. ago Coalition Urges Senate To Reject Bill On NASS Clerk Appointment

A coalition of retired civil servants in Nigeria has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio to reject a proposed legislation seeking to limit the appointment of the Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA) to only individuals who have served within the legislative chambers. In a letter signed by the convener of the group, Comrade Bango […]

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47 m. 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 […]

Events

99 m. ago Federal Gov’t Suspends Council Meeting Over LG Crisis In Osun

The meeting of the National Council for Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy earlier scheduled to be held in Osun State from February 25 to 27, 2025 has been postponed. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris announced the postponement, citing the heightened political tensions due to the crisis that erupted recently over local […]

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1 hour ago Senate outburst: Focus on your legislative duties, group tells Senator Natasha

Tribune Online Senate outburst: Focus on your legislative duties, group tells Senator Natasha A Civil Society Organisation, Citizens Network for Peace and Development in Nigeria, has expressed dissatisfaction over last week's outburst on the floor of the Senate by Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Senate outburst: Focus on your legislative duties, group tells Senator Natasha Tribune Online

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2 h. ago Nigerians help me, Afenifere youth leader begs for N100m ransom in viral video

The National President of the Afenifere National Youth Council, Prince Eniola Ojajuni, has appealed to Nigerians to help him raise the N100 million ransom demanded by the kidnappers who threatened to kill him by 3 pm on Monday. This was disclosed in a trending video on Monday showing the disturbed Afenifere youth chieftain pleading for Read More

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2 h. ago IBB: ‘Deceit May Become The New Normal’ – Atedo Peterside Warns

Atedo Peterside, founder of Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc and Anap Foundation, has expressed concerns that the Nigerian elite may soon normalise deceit. Peterside made this statement on Channels TV’s Sunday Politics programme while reacting to Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida’s (IBB) autobiography, ‘A Journey In Service’. In the book, Babangida revealed that he was unaware of the […] The post IBB: ‘Deceit May Become The New Normal’ – Atedo Peterside Warns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Gov Eno Vows To Retain Akwa Ibom As Nigeria’s Cleanest State

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has restated the administration’s commitment to ensuring that the state remains Nigeria’s cleanest state, while also sustaining the pursuit of making it the nation’s premier tourism destination. The Governor who was monitoring the February edition of the State’s monthly environmental sanitation exercise at some locations in Uyo, the […]

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4 h. ago Lawmakers criticised for stepping down N15tn FAAC revenue probe

Former Secretary General of the Arewa Consultative Forum, Mr Anthony Sani has condemned last week’s decision by the House of Representatives to step down a motion to investigate the sum of N15tn unaccounted revenue with the Federal Accounts Allocation Committee. The motion stepped down by the Green Chamber last week was sponsored by the member Read More

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4 h. ago Zelensky hails Ukraine’s resistance as Russia’s invasion clocks three years

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky hailed his country’s “resistance” and “heroism” on Monday on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion as European leaders arrived in Kyiv in a show of solidarity. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to launch what he called a “special military operation” set off the biggest conflict in Europe since World War II. Read More

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5 h. ago Stop lending to unaccountable leaders, NLC tells World Bank, IMF

Tribune Online Stop lending to unaccountable leaders, NLC tells World Bank, IMF The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) to stop lending money to governments that are not accountable to their citizens. NLC President Joe Ajaero made the plea at the 2025 high-level meeting of the global labour movement, IMF, and World Bank at the World Bank office […] Stop lending to unaccountable leaders, NLC tells World Bank, IMF Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Chevening Scholars Champion Climate Justice, Youth Empowerment

A development activist, Aderonke Ige and 43 other Nigerian Chevening scholars have returned home with a renewed commitment to driving climate justice and youth empowerment. Fresh from their master’s programmes under the prestigious Chevening Scholarship in the United Kingdom, the scholars received a warm welcome from the British High Commission in Nigeria, signalling the start […]

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5 h. ago NEDC Distributes Relief Items To North East Governors’ Wives

North East Development Commission (NEDC) has began the distribution relief items comprising thousands of bags of rice , sugar , cartons of vegetable oil and spaghetti requested by the wife of the President, Sen Remi Tinubu from the Commission to the six North-east Governors’ wives. The state coordinator of the commission, Engr Mohammed Umar, disclosed […]

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5 h. ago Osun LG Saga: Adeleke Directs Newly Inaugurated Chairmen To Steer Clear Of Councils

To avoid another round of steady violence ensuing in local government secretariats in Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed the newly inaugurated council chairmen in the state to stay away from local government secretariat pending the resolution of the legal tussle bedevilling local government administration in the state. Adeleke gave the directive in Osogbo […]

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6 h. ago Black Fab, Ycee Unleash Anthem Of Resilience In Big Masquerade

The Afro-conscious music scene has set for a bold new wave as Black Fab teams up with acclaimed rapper Ycee on Ready, a standout track from his latest EP, Big Masquerade. According to a statement from Black Fab’s team, this high-energy collaboration blends his introspective lyricism with Ycee’s signature smooth flow, delivering an anthem of […]

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6 h. ago PDP: Damagum Decries Internal Wranglings, Govs Welcome Osun LG Polls

The national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Iliya Damagum, has warned against internal and external interference in the party’s affairs. He said the party’s leadership is capable of steering the party toward a brighter future. Damagum described the situation as a sign of the PDP’s rebirth, signaling a renewed commitment to its foundational […]

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