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Court arraigns two over alleged theft, sexual assault in Ekiti
By Boye Oyeyemi – Two men, Ebenezer Olarinmoye, 28, and Akin Odunayo, 24, have been arraigned before a Chief Magistrate’s Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti by the Ekiti State Police Command over alleged malicious damage, theft, and sexual touching without consent. The defendants were brought before the court following complaints involving two women identified as Adedeji Abike and Lawrence Faith. Prosecuting…
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Tinubu says Nigeria at crossroads, charges governors on sustainable growth
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu on Monday said Nigeria is at a defining crossroads, facing deep-rooted economic and structural challenges but equipped with the resilience and determination needed to overcome them. The president made the remarks while delivering his address at the second edition of the National Economic Council (NEC) Conference held at the State House in Abuja.…
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Tinubu hails leadership qualities of Shettima, governors at NEC conference
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu on Monday praised Vice President Kashim Shettima for his leadership and partnership in advancing national development, describing him as a dependable ally on Nigeria’s path to progress. The president spoke at the opening of the two-day National Economic Council (NEC) conference at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja, where he commended the…
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Tinubu seeks concrete outcomes on ranching, livestock reforms at NEC conference
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu on Monday called for concrete and actionable outcomes from the National Economic Council (NEC) conference, expressing confidence that deliberations would advance ranching, livestock investment, and agricultural diversification across the country. Speaking at the opening of the two-day NEC conference at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja, the President linked reforms in the…
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Venezuela frees high-profile opposition figure Juan Pablo Guanipa
Venezuela has freed Juan Pablo Guanipa, a political ally of opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, after eight months in detention, his son has said. The former vice-president of the National Assembly is among several political prisoners to have been released since the US captured Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro in January. “Our entire family will be able to hug again soon,”…
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ICAN confers Western Zone Ambassador award on ex-Ondo perm. secretary
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has honoured Chief Bunmi Alade with its Western Zone Ambassador Award in recognition of his enduring and selfless contributions to the Institute’s growth across the zone. Alade is a retired Permanent Secretary of the Ondo State Pension Transitional Department. The award was presented at the 2026 ICAN Western…
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2027: Rebuilding trust and upholding consequence – by Oluseun Onigbinde
After the 2023 general elections, I have struggled to find kind words for the former INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmoud Yakubu. Let me explain why. Ahead of 2023 elections, I received an invitation to attend an INEC-headlined event in Washington, DC, organized by the National Endowment for Democracy. Anyone who lives around US national capital region knows it takes real effort…
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JUST IN: Obi, supporters storm National Assembly over electoral act amendment
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, Peter Obi on Monday led a protest to the National Assembly complex in Abuja, condemning the Senate’s decision to reject real-time electronic transmission of election results. The demonstration drew participants from student bodies, civil society organisations, members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), and supporters of the Obidient Movement.…
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Nollywood star Peggy Ovire stirs debate over marriage infidelity
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Popular Nollywood actress Peggy Ovire has sparked reactions online through a series of Instagram posts about marriage infidelity, leading to widespread speculation about the state of her marriage and a possible divorce. Ovire took to her Instagram page on Sunday to seek clarifications from netizens on how they would react if they discovered their partner was…
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JUST IN: Aiyedatiwa approves appointment of 32 permanent secretaries
By Boye Oyeyemi – Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has approved the confirmation and appointment of 32 officers as Permanent Secretaries in the state civil service. The development was disclosed in a statement on Monday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan. Among those confirmed are Mrs. Tayo Ogundare, Mrs. Morayo M. Bayo-Philip, Adeyemi…
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