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Oyo: Who succeeds Seyi Makinde?

May 11, 2026

By Dotun Oyelade I believe that I have the bragging right to refer to myself as a veteran, not only in journalism, which I started 49 years ago, but

NiMet predicts three-day rainy, sunny skies nationwide

May 11, 2026

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMet) has predicted rains and sunshine from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet`s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, forecast sunny skies over

Soludo defends crackdown on fake pastors

May 11, 2026

Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra has said the crackdown on fake pastors targets social reformation and protecting vulnerable residents from religious exploitation. He spoke on Sunday at St. Patrick’s

Screening, confirmation of 18 commissioner nominees, based on merit, competence, says Speaker

May 11, 2026

The Anambra House of Assembly Deputy Speaker, Mr Pius Okoye, has said that all 18 commissioner nominees submitted by Gov. Charles Soludo were screened and confirmed based on merit,

Lagos extinguishes Agege gas pipeline fire, records no casualty

May 11, 2026

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has said the gas pipeline fire that occurred along Agege Motor Road, Ile Zik inward Agege, has been successfully extinguished, with no

Southern Kaduna festival targets unity, investment drive

May 11, 2026

The organisers of the 2026 Southern Kaduna Festival (SKFEST) have said the annual cultural event will promote peaceful coexistence, tourism and investment opportunities in the region. The Chairman, Central

At last, President Lai lands in Eswatini

May 11, 2026

By Olayinka Oyegbile Finally, Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te was able to make his scheduled trip to Eswatini, the only African country with which Taiwan has diplomatic relations. According

2027: INEC registers 93,220 new voters in Edo, releases schedules for CVR

May 8, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it has registered 93,220 new voters in Edo State ahead of the 2027 General Elections. Obo Effanga, Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC)

Kebbi lists gains of Sokoto-Badagry highway

May 8, 2026

Lauds Tinubu’s leadership The Kebbi State government has listed the social and economic gains of the Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway, praising President Bola Tinubu for embarking on the project

Court fixes June 19 for judgment in publisher’s suit against NIPSS

May 7, 2026

The Federal High Court, Abuja, has fixed June 19 to deliver judgment in a suit filed by PRNigeria Publisher, Yushau Shuaib, challenging his withdrawal from Senior Executive Course 47,

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