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APC will secure massive victory in Edo by-elections, says Okpebholo
29/07/2025

APC will secure massive victory in Edo by-elections, says Okpebholo

The governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo has expressed confidence that the All Progressives Congress (APC) would secure a massive victory in the upcoming by-elections in the State. Okpebholo made the declaration while receiving a delegation of defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at....

Opposition parties back single day elections
29/07/2025

Opposition parties back single day elections

The opposition parties, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), and New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) have supported a fresh proposal to amend the 1999 Constitution to allow all elections in Nigeria to be conducted on the same day in 2027. The prop...

The Nollywood gatekeepers who fumbled the Netflix moment, by Chioma Ahaghotu
29/07/2025

The Nollywood gatekeepers who fumbled the Netflix moment, by Chioma Ahaghotu

When global streaming giants like Netflix turned their eyes to Africa, Nigeria was the obvious starting point. Nollywood is the second-largest film industry in the world by volume, and Nigerian content already had a thriving global audience through YouTube, iROKOtv, and African Magic. So when Netfli...

Putin must agree Ukraine ceasefire in 10 or 12 days, says Trump
29/07/2025

Putin must agree Ukraine ceasefire in 10 or 12 days, says Trump

US President Donald Trump has presented a new, shorter deadline for Russia to agree to a ceasefire over the war in Ukraine of “ten or 12 days” from Monday. President Trump said there was “no reason” in waiting any longer as no progress towards peace had been made. Ukrainian P...

Aiyedatiwa charges LG officials on transparency, accountability
29/07/2025

Aiyedatiwa charges LG officials on transparency, accountability

The governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has charged political office holders to see public service as a sacred duty, reminding them that they were elected or appointed to serve the people. He called on top local government officials to demonstrate professionalism, adhere to due process, and vi...

Ebonyi Governor suspends 87 officials over indiscipline, absenteeism
29/07/2025

Ebonyi Governor suspends 87 officials over indiscipline, absenteeism

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has suspended 87 senior government officials for failing to attend a key official event, signaling a strong stance against indiscipline and absenteeism in the state’s civil service. The suspended officials include 25 commissioners, 14 senior special assista...

Makinde allocates 1,000 hectares for youth empowerment to curb irregular migration
29/07/2025

Makinde allocates 1,000 hectares for youth empowerment to curb irregular migration

By Adejayan Gbenga – Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has allocated 1,000 hectares of land for a youth empowerment and reintegration initiative aimed at curbing illegal migration and the increasing trend of irregular “japa” journeys through the desert. The Special Adviser to the G...

Super Falcons dominate WAFCON's Best Eleven
29/07/2025

Super Falcons dominate WAFCON's Best Eleven

By Tosin Omojola – Expectedly, champions of the 13th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) held in Morocco, the Super Falcons of Nigeria, produced the highest number of players in the CAF Best Eleven lineup. Only four countries—Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, and host Morocco—had players ...

Ekiti will continue to align with Tinubu’s vision for national renewal- Oyebanji
29/07/2025

Ekiti will continue to align with Tinubu’s vision for national renewal- Oyebanji

The governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, has said the State would continue to align with President Bola Tinubu’s vision for national renewal. Oyebanji made this assertion in a statement on his page, saying the endorsement of Tinubu and himself for second term was deeply humbling...

Ondo holds induction for new teachers
29/07/2025

Ondo holds induction for new teachers

The Ondo State government has commenced a two-day induction and orientation programme for over 2,000 newly-recruited teachers for both primary and secondary schools. The induction is currently underway in six centres across the state. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony in Akure on Monday, Governor Lu...

Aiyedatiwa drums up support for Tinubu, Oyebanji
29/07/2025

Aiyedatiwa drums up support for Tinubu, Oyebanji

The governor of Ondo State, Lucky  Aiyedatiwa, has rallied support for the re-election bid of the Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, ahead of the forthcoming gubernatorial election in the state. At a rally held at the Ekiti State Pavilion in Ado Ekiti, where leaders and members of the Al...

LG political appointments will follow laid down rules - Lagos APC
28/07/2025

LG political appointments will follow laid down rules - Lagos APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC), Lagos Chapter has reassured that the selection of cabinet members for the 20 Local Government Councils and 37 Local Council Development Areas will follow the laid down rules and internal party guidelines. The party gave the assurance in a statement issued on Mond...

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