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In a symbolic gesture aligned with Ibadan’s centuries-old royal tradition, palace drummers have relocated from the residence of the late Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, to the Bodija home of Oba Rashidi Ladoja, the Otun Olubadan and next in line to the throne. The movement of the royal drummers is widely interpreted as a cultural acknowledgment…

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has cautioned leaders of the coalition out to wrest power from President Bola Tinubu in 2027, to remain focused on their goal. He warned that any attempt to exclude any region from participating in the contest to select a presidential candidate…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has resolved the case of Jamiu Basola, a Civil Engineering graduate from the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), whose academic record was recently called into question over claims of a fake admission. Basola, who completed his studies in 2024 with a Cumulative Grade Point Average of 4.41,…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has addressed concerns over alleged new charges tied to the recently introduced Non-Resident Bank Verification Number (NRBVN) platform for Nigerians living abroad. The clarification was made in Abuja, where the bank stated that Nigerians residing within the country can still obtain a BVN without paying any fee. However, the…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central in the National Assembly, on Sunday launched the construction of two smart markets in Okene and Okehi local government areas. She made it clear that her recent suspension did not stop her from serving her constituents. The new markets are aimed at helping local traders, especially women, by…

Paul Ibe, media aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has launched a scathing attack on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, accusing him of using a church service to make misleading political statements despite being implicated in controversial land allocations. In a statement shared via Facebook on Sunday, Ibe criticized…

The Rivers State Police Command has declared two senior officials of Ahoada East Local Government Area wanted for their alleged involvement in the violent assault on the council’s administrator, Hon. Goodluck Iheanachor. Those declared wanted are the Chief Security Officer of Ahoada East LGA, Hector Ekakita, and the council’s Chief of Staff, Mr. Aloni Olodi.…

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has officially withdrawn his membership from the All Progressives Congress (APC). His resignation was conveyed in a letter personally signed and submitted to the APC chairman in Bangshika Ward, Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State. Lawal stated that his decision to leave the…

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has said that the state’s efforts to enforce the anti-open grazing law are being undermined by the lack of adequate weaponry among local security personnel, who face heavily armed herdsmen and their militias. Through his Chief Press Secretary, Kula Tersoo, the governor explained that members of the Benue State Community…

The Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Ondo State, Barrister Gbenga Akinbuli, has raised concerns over the poor state of High Court 1 located in Oka, Ondo Town, describing it as a serious indictment of the state’s judicial infrastructure. In a public letter addressed to the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr.…

The Federal Government has officially put its Boeing 737-700 Business Jet, acquired two decades ago, up for sale. The listing is being managed by AMAC Aerospace in Basel, Switzerland. This aircraft, purchased for $43 million in 2005 during the presidency of Olusegun Obasanjo, is being sold following President Bola Tinubu’s transition to a refurbished Airbus…