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The House of Representatives has advanced a bill proposing the division of Oyo State into two states. The new Oyo State will have Oyo town as its capital, while the remaining area will be renamed Ibadan State, with Ibadan City as its capital, pending further legislative review. The House of...
Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory Minister, announced plans to remove beggars from the streets of Abuja starting Monday, citing concerns over public image and security. Wike emphasized the need for a dignified city and committed to renovating 25 schools to enhance education in the...
Farouk Lawan, former Nigerian lawmaker, has been released from Kuje Custodial Center after serving a five-year sentence for accepting a $500,000 bribe during a fuel subsidy investigation. His conviction highlighted corruption within Nigeria's fuel subsidy regime, raising questions about...
The UK government confirmed it will not apologize for its role in the transatlantic slave trade nor pay reparations during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa. Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces growing pressure from Caribbean leaders to address historical injustices but...
A viral video captures NNPP leader Rabiu Kwankwaso meeting Peter Obi, the Labour Party's presidential candidate. During their conversation, Kwankwaso humorously questioned Obi about his private jet, prompting discussions online about political leaders' connection to the masses and the importance...
Renowned economist Prof. Pat Utomi has declared Nigeria a "failure," blaming the decline on a lack of alternative thinking and the capture of its legislature and judiciary. He criticizes the National Assembly for failing to foster meaningful debate and calls for unified leadership to address the...
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, urged religious leaders to pray for the government rather than criticize it. At the African Biblical Leadership Initiative in Abuja, she emphasized value-based leadership and called for peace, integrity, and constructive dialogue among leaders and citizens...
President Bola Tinubu returned to his office at Aso Rock on October 21, following a two-week vacation. A photo shared by the Presidency shows Tinubu resuming his duties, sparking discussions about the next steps for Nigeria's economic and political landscape as he tackles pressing national...
APC Chairman Abdullahi Umar Ganduje asserts that the ruling party is poised to reclaim the Southwest, beginning with the Ondo governorship election. With a strategic focus on Oyo and Osun, Ganduje urges party unity, grassroots mobilization, and overwhelming support for President Tinubu ahead of...
Former President Donald Trump entertained voters during his campaign stop in Pennsylvania by learning how to make McDonald's fries. Engaging with employees and taking jabs at Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump’s antics sparked mixed reactions online, highlighting his attempt to connect with...
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