Dr Austin Avuigwerie Orette, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) senatorial candidate for Delta South in the 2027 general elections, has died in Houston, Texas, United States. Orette’s death was announced on Saturday, Oct. 24, by his media strategist, Henry Ovie Ebireri. However, the statement did not disclose the circumstances surrounding his death. The late politicianContinueContinue reading “2027: ADC senatorial candidate dies in US”
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Rainbow Coalition In Ondo State: Tinubu on APC, MATO for Ondo South Senate on PDP
The appearance of Hon. Mathew Oye Oyerinmade, popularly known as MATO, on the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Committee (APC PCC) supplementary list has added a fresh dimension to the political conversation in Ondo State. Beyond party colours and familiar political boundaries, the development has drawn attention to the relationships, networks and shared interests thatContinueContinue reading “Rainbow Coalition In Ondo State: Tinubu on APC, MATO for Ondo South Senate on PDP”
EFCC arrest Nigerian, 14 Chinese over illegal lithium plants in Ogun
Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested 14 Chinese and one Nigerian at four illegal lithium processing plants in the Ogere area of Ogun State. The anti-graft agency stated on Monday via its X handle that the operation was carried out when its operatives busted theContinueContinue reading “EFCC arrest Nigerian, 14 Chinese over illegal lithium plants in Ogun”
Just In: Ondo Assembly passes State Police bill
The Ondo State House of Assembly on Monday passed the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, to establish the State Police Services in Nigeria. The bill scaled second and third readings during plenary, with all members present supporting its passage. The passage signalled the Assembly’s endorsement of the proposedContinueContinue reading “Just In: Ondo Assembly passes State Police bill”
“Iyonu Olórun”: MATO, the PDP and the gathering momentum in Ondo South
Every political journey has a moment when preparation meets opportunity and conviction finds a voice. For Hon. Mathew Oye Oyerinmade, popularly known as MATO, that moment is becoming the subject of conversation across Ondo South. As a figure associated with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), MATO’s emerging political story reflects a combination of professional experience,ContinueContinue reading ““Iyonu Olórun”: MATO, the PDP and the gathering momentum in Ondo South”
Just In: NCDC identifies 2 new suspected Ebola cases as contact tracing expands
Nigeria’s Ebola response has come under renewed focus following the identification of two additional suspected cases of the disease, with health authorities tracking 53 primary contacts to prevent further transmission. The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Jide Idris, disclosed this on Sunday during a press briefing in Abuja. TheContinueContinue reading “Just In: NCDC identifies 2 new suspected Ebola cases as contact tracing expands”
2027: “Don’t let them lie to you, fuel subsidy is gone for good,” Tinubu tells Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu has warned Nigerians not to be deceived about fuel subsidy, saying the intervention is part of Nigeria’s past. Tinubu made this statement at the flag-off of his presidential re-election campaign in Kaduna on Saturday. The president promised Nigerians a better tomorrow. He urged voters to be careful not to be misled asContinueContinue reading “2027: “Don’t let them lie to you, fuel subsidy is gone for good,” Tinubu tells Nigerians”
US lobby firm files FOIA to force Tinubu to reveal details of $700bn mining deal
A United States-based political advisory and lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, says it has filed a Freedom of Information Act, (FOIA), request to get the full details of the $700 billion mining deal signed between Nigeria and America. Von Batten-Montague-York made this known in a post on its verified X handle on Thursday. The firm saidContinueContinue reading “US lobby firm files FOIA to force Tinubu to reveal details of $700bn mining deal”
Rivers govt probe secondary school female students protest over alleged virginity testing
The Rivers State Government has launched an investigation following a protest at a public secondary school in Khana Local Government Area over allegations of forced virginity testing involving female students. The Commissioner for Education, Peters Nwagor, disclosed that a group of individuals visited Government Comprehensive High School, Taabaa, on Sept. 17, under the pretext ofContinueContinue reading “Rivers govt probe secondary school female students protest over alleged virginity testing”
FG commissions 4 substations, adds 544MW capacity to Kano grid
The Federal Government has commissioned four transmission substations in Kano State, adding 544 megawatts (MW) of electricity wheeling capacity to strengthen power supply to industrial, commercial and residential areas. The facilities, located at Walalambe, Kumbotso, Dakata and Dan-Agundi, were delivered through the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) in partnership with the Kano State Government toContinueContinue reading “FG commissions 4 substations, adds 544MW capacity to Kano grid”