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My year working with Vice President Shettima: A personal reflection, by Stanley Nkwocha
It’s 2:47am, and the study lamp is still on in the Vice President’s library at home. I know this because I have just received an email, the second for the night, with detailed comments on a subject matter that is due for consideration at the National Economic Council meeting scheduled for later that day. “Stanley, reach out to him, let…
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Aiyedatiwa approves Ondo tax bill ahead of 2026 national reforms
By Boye Oyeyemi – Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved a new tax bill for onward transmission to the State House of Assembly ahead of the January 1, 2026 rollout of national tax reforms. The approval was granted at the State Executive Council meeting held on Tuesday and presided over by the governor. Briefing journalists, the Attorney-General and Commissioner…
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JUST IN: Woman arrested over alleged chicken theft in Ado-Ekiti
By Boye Oyeyemi – A middle-aged woman, whose identity was not disclosed, has been arrested for allegedly stealing chickens in the Olorunda Zone 1 area of Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital. The suspect was reportedly apprehended early on Wednesday after residents caught her with a large number of chickens believed to have been stolen from the neighbourhood. A viral video…
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JUST IN: Ondo SDP faces vacuum as publicity secretary resigns
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Publicity Secretary of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Ondo State, Oyeniyi Iwakun, has resigned from the party. Iwakun announced his decision in a resignation letter dated December 31, 2025, addressed to the chairman of the party in Aye Ward 2. The former spokesperson did not disclose the reason for his exit but said the…
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Elumelu’s Heirs Energies acquires 20% of Seplat Energy in $500 million deal
Tony Elumelu’s Heirs Energies has completed a $500 million acquisition of a 20.07 percent equity stake in Seplat Energy Plc, previously owned by French oil company Maurel & Prom S.A. The purchase covers 120.4 million ordinary shares at GBP 3.05 per share. The deal follows Heirs Energies’ recent $750 million loan from Afreximbank and underscores the company’s strategy to strengthen…
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Ibadan North by-election: Tribunal to rule on PDP’s Oyekunle victory challenge
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Ibadan has scheduled a date to deliver judgment in the petition challenging the victory of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle, in the Ibadan North Federal Constituency by-election. On December 23, 2025, the tribunal adjourned proceedings for judgment after the parties closed their cases and adopted their…
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PDP urges suspension of Jan 1 tax laws over alleged discrepancies
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reiterated its call for the suspension of the newly introduced tax laws, urging President Bola Tinubu to halt their enforcement pending a full investigation into alleged discrepancies in the gazetted version of the legislation. In a statement released on Wednesday, spokesperson Ini Ememobong said the president’s insistence on proceeding with the laws disregards widespread…
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Troops arrest suspected suicide bomber, intercept IED materials in Borno
Troops of the Joint Task Force North East (JTF NE), Operation Hadin Kai, have arrested a suspected suicide bomber and intercepted materials meant for the manufacture of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Borno State. The arrests followed sustained joint operations and intelligence-led efforts to secure Banki town in Bama Local Government Area by troops of the 152 Task Force Battalion,…
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Kwankwaso warns NNPP members against defecting to APC
By Kunle Sanni – Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano State and national leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), has cautioned party members against political betrayal, warning that defection has historically led to failure. Kwankwaso issued the warning while addressing supporters in Kano amid growing speculation that some NNPP members are considering switching allegiance to the ruling All…
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Ekiti govt moves to stop deposition of monarch, urges peace
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ekiti State Government has stepped in to halt the planned deposition and banishment of the Elepe of Epe, Oba Williams Adesoye, following unrest in the community over his leadership style. The intervention was led by the Deputy Governor, Mrs Monisade Afuye, during a mediation meeting in Ado-Ekiti, according to a statement by her Special Assistant…
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