The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has constituted a ten-member independent committee to investigate the reported deaths of 37 suspected miners held by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Niger State Command. The action follows a directive by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for a comprehensive, transparent and unhindered investigation into theContinueContinue reading “FG constitutes 10-man committee to investigate deaths of 37 suspected miners, suspends 20 NSCDC officers”
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Atiku slams Tinubu over proposed electricity subsidy removal in 2027
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has expressed concerns over plans by President Bola Tinubu’s administration to remove electricity subsidy from 2027. Atiku noted that households and businesses were already struggling with high electricity costs and the removal of fuel subsidy. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate spoke at a news conference in Abuja on Friday.ContinueContinue reading “Atiku slams Tinubu over proposed electricity subsidy removal in 2027”
Ondo Herbal Concortion: Death toll rises to 48, 182 cases as high methanol detected in samples – NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has detected high concentrations of methanol in suspected locally prepared alcoholic and herbal concoctions linked to a growing health crisis in Ondo State. NAFDAC said on Friday that the number of deaths associated with the incident had risen to 48, while 182 cases hadContinueContinue reading “Ondo Herbal Concortion: Death toll rises to 48, 182 cases as high methanol detected in samples – NAFDAC”
APC accuses Atiku of compromising Nigeria over Mambilla project
…..Demands his exit from 2027 race The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has said that Atiku Abubakar, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate in the 2027 Presidential election is unfit to be President of Nigeria because he has once again proven he will compromise Nigeria’s best interests for personal, fiduciary gain. Abubakar’s legendaryContinueContinue reading “APC accuses Atiku of compromising Nigeria over Mambilla project”
Protest rocks Niger State over death of 37 miners, govt imposes 24-hour curfew
The Niger State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew in Minna, the state capital, following unrest in parts of the city over the death of 37 suspected illegal miners. Governor Mohammed Bago announced the curfew during a news conference on Friday in Minna. According to the governor, the curfew takes effect immediately after Juma’at prayersContinueContinue reading “Protest rocks Niger State over death of 37 miners, govt imposes 24-hour curfew”
2027: Why I rejected APC campaign council role – Abraham
Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham, has explained that she rejected her reported inclusion in the Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council because she was listed without her knowledge and has no interest in politics. Abraham made this known in a post on X on Friday while responding to a user who suggested that herContinueContinue reading “2027: Why I rejected APC campaign council role – Abraham”
Olabode demands Ondo inclusion in Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway
….. wants FG attention on Aboto-Atijere, Ugbonla-Erunna Bridge A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Mr Omoyele Olabode, has called on the Federal Government to ensure Ondo State’s coastline is not excluded from the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project. Olabode who is also the founder of Olabode Humanitarian Foundation (OHF), specifically urgedContinueContinue reading “Olabode demands Ondo inclusion in Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway”
Just In: FG suspends NSCDC commandant over deaths of 30 illegal miners, begins investigation
The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has ordered the removal of the Niger State Commandant of the corps over the deaths of 30 illegal miners in the custody of the State Command. He has also directed a full-scale, transparent and unhindered investigation into the circumstancesContinueContinue reading “Just In: FG suspends NSCDC commandant over deaths of 30 illegal miners, begins investigation”
Sen. Faduyile congratulates Aiyerin, other appointees sworn in by Aiyedatiwa
By Steve Ovirih. The Senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District, Prof. Dayo Faduyile, OON, has congratulated Pastor Segun Ayerin and other appointees inaugurated by Ondo State Governor,. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa. It would be recalled that Aiyedatiwa on Thursday swore in a commissioner, special advisers and Tutors-General, while also inaugurating chairmen and members of commissions andContinueContinue reading “Sen. Faduyile congratulates Aiyerin, other appointees sworn in by Aiyedatiwa”
Ondo South Rainbow Coalition: MATO’s PDP, the politics of popularity, credibility, grassroots connection
The politics of Ondo South appears to be entering a season where party colours alone may no longer tell the full story. Beneath the familiar banners of APC, PDP, APM and ADC, another current is quietly gaining ground—the rainbow coalition, where people across political lines converge around personality, credibility and the quality of representation theyContinueContinue reading “Ondo South Rainbow Coalition: MATO’s PDP, the politics of popularity, credibility, grassroots connection”