The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his pledge to restore petrol subsidy if elected president in 2027, describing the proposal as deceptive and capable of undermining the country’s economic recovery. Dare stated this in a statement on Thursday, following Atiku’sContinue reading "Presidency fires back at Atiku over restore of fuel subsidy comment"
2027: I ‘ll return fuel subsidy, if elected President – Atiku
Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has made the restoration of petrol subsidy a major part of his 2027 campaign pitch, arguing that Nigerians have not seen sufficient benefits from the policy’s removal. Speaking during an interview on Wednesday, Atiku questioned the whereabouts of funds generated following the decision by PresidentContinue reading "2027: I ‘ll return fuel subsidy, if elected President – Atiku"
2 Amotekun corps killed as criminals ambush operatives in Ondo
Two officers of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, have been killed in an ambush by suspected criminal elements in Akure North Local Government Area of the state. The incident occurred on August 11, when the operatives were attacked shortly after leaving their base around the Ago-Oyinbo farming area, Ala Daadaa axis. AccordingContinue reading "2 Amotekun corps killed as criminals ambush operatives in Ondo"
Tinubu orders arrest of Nwabueze, suspend 3 Perm Sec’s over alleged fake agency discovery by ICPC
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has suspended three permanent secretaries following the discovery of an alleged fake government agency operating within the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF). The suspected agency, identified as the National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Special Project Office, is alleged to have been operating withoutContinue reading "Tinubu orders arrest of Nwabueze, suspend 3 Perm Sec’s over alleged fake agency discovery by ICPC"
Just In: FG declares Aug. 25 public holiday for Eld-el-Maulud
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Eid ul Mawlid, marking the birth of Prophet Muhammad. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the decision in a statement issued on Friday by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Magdalene Ajani. Tunji-Ojo congratulated Muslim faithful in Nigeria and theContinue reading "Just In: FG declares Aug. 25 public holiday for Eld-el-Maulud"
Olabode congratulates Aiyedatiwa’s new appointees, charges on quality service delivery
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Mr. Omoyele Olabode, has congratulated the newly appointed Commissioner, Special Advisers and Senior Special Assistants and Special Assistants announced by Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa. He urged them to work in synergy with the governor to move the state to a greater level. It will beContinue reading "Olabode congratulates Aiyedatiwa’s new appointees, charges on quality service delivery"
Aiyedatiwa appoints commissioner, 3 advisers, 1,000 aides
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the appointment of one commissioner, three special advisers and 1,000 political aides as part of efforts to strengthen governance and improve service delivery across the state. In a statement signed by Prince Ebenezer Olaniyan on Thursday in Akure Erelu Taibat Yemi Oloruntoba from Akoko North-West Local Government Area(LGA)Continue reading "Aiyedatiwa appoints commissioner, 3 advisers, 1,000 aides"
Just In: Tinubu, Adeleke in closed-door meeting at Aso Villa
President Bola Tinubu is receiving Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. It was observed that Adeleke arrived at the forecourt of the Villa at exactly 5:25 pm on Thursday, in a navy blue traditional attire, brandishing a walking stick and alighting from a black Toyota Land Cruiser SUV. TheContinue reading "Just In: Tinubu, Adeleke in closed-door meeting at Aso Villa"
One killed as Davido’s security details, thugs clash in Oshogbo
One person was reportedly killed in the Ita-Olokan area of Osogbo in Osun State following gunshots that erupted during Governor Ademola Adeleke’s visit to the Ataoja of Osogbo’s palace. It was gathered that the governor had, in the company of his nephew, David Adeleke, popularly called Davido, paid a courtesy visit to the monarch butContinue reading "One killed as Davido’s security details, thugs clash in Oshogbo"
OAUSTECH VC hail Aiyedatiwa over subvention increase, FG’s union agreement
Prof. Temi Ologunorisa, Vice Chancellor, Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, has commended Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, for his administration’s landmark interventions in tertiary education. Aiyedatiwa on Aug. 17, approved 60 per cent monthly subvention increase, as well as the Federal Government 2026 union agreement for all the state-owned tertiary institutions. The state-ownedContinue reading "OAUSTECH VC hail Aiyedatiwa over subvention increase, FG’s union agreement"