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JUST IN: Gunmen attack Ondo community, set police station ablaze
By Boye Oyeyemi – Gunmen on Wednesday night attacked the Ipele community in Ondo State, setting the Divisional Police Headquarters in the area ablaze during a violent assault on the facility. The Ondo State Police Command, in a statement signed by its Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, condemned the…
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The osmotic nature of Nigerian politics: Peter Obi’s defection in perspective, by Okoi Obono-Obla
The chicken has come home to roost, and it is only at this time that she retires temporarily from her wandering tendencies, for biologically it is the period when the chicken needs to hibernate. This is how I liken the defection of Peter Obi from the Labour Party on December 31, 2025, which he had joined hurriedly in April 2022…
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2026: Tinubu pledges improved security, confirms joint operations with US against ISIS
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has vowed that his administration will intensify efforts to tackle insecurity in 2026, disclosing that Nigeria, in collaboration with international partners including the United States, carried out decisive actions against terrorist targets in parts of the North-West in late 2025. In his New Year address to Nigerians on Thursday, the President said the…
Read More » - Economy
Tough reforms necessary for Nigeria’s stability and growth, says Tinubu
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has reiterated that his administration will stay the course on economic reforms despite the challenges, saying the reform process is difficult but unavoidable. In his New Year address to Nigerians on Thursday, the President said, “The path of reform is never easy, but it is necessary,” stressing that meaningful economic progress must be…
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NLC pushes for fresh wage review in 2026 amid rising inflation
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for an urgent review of workers’ wages in 2026, warning that current earnings can no longer sustain basic living needs as inflation and economic hardship continue to bite. The call was made by the NLC President, Joe Ajaero, in his New Year message to workers and Nigerians, where he said organised labour would…
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FIRS rebrands as Nigeria Revenue Service, unveils new logo
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has officially changed its name to the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) and unveiled a new corporate logo as part of the country’s transition to a revamped tax framework set to take effect on January 1, 2026. The unveiling took place on Wednesday in Abuja, led by NRS Executive Chairman, Zacch Adedeji, following the enactment…
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President Tinubu celebrates Benue politician Mathias Byuan on birthday
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has extended birthday congratulations to Mathias Terwase Byuan, a respected politician and administrator from Benue State, praising his contributions to public service and party politics. In a statement marking Byuan’s birthday on January 1, 2026, President Tinubu described him as a “dependable party stalwart and community leader” who has consistently defended party ideals…
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Presidency dismisses Obi’s move to ADC, predicts secondary role in 2027
By Kunle Sanni – The Presidency has criticised former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, following his defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the move as politically short-sighted and reflective of an inability to recognise the achievements of the current administration. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, stated this in a post…
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Kwara govt urges vigilance ahead of crossover services, New Year holiday
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin – The Kwara State Government has advised residents to exercise heightened vigilance and avoid non-essential movements or large gatherings that could be targeted by criminal elements. This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday in Ilorin and signed by the Commissioner for Communications, Bolanle Olukoju. The advisory follows intelligence reports indicating that some individuals of…
Read More » - Education
FUTA alumna gets top British honour from King Charles III
By Boye Oyeyemi – An alumna of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Mrs Olusola Alabi, has been honoured with the prestigious Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by King Charles III for her contributions to education. According to a post on the institution’s Facebook page, her name appeared in the official Gazette for the Order…
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