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Ibadan North By-Election: Tribunal dismisses SDP petition against PDP’s Oyekunle
By Adejayan Gbenga The Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Ibadan has dismissed a petition filed by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) challenging the victory of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle, in the August 16, 2025 by-election for Ibadan North Federal Constituency. The SDP had asked the tribunal to nullify Oyekunle’s election, declare its candidate the rightful…
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Suswam exits PDP, says party no longer reflects his political convictions
A former Governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam, has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing persistent internal crises and a lack of cohesion and leadership structure within the main opposition party. Suswam’s resignation was contained in a letter dated Wednesday, February 4, 2026, and addressed to the Chairman of the PDP in Mbagber Council Ward, Logo Local Government Area…
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Two dead in separate well incidents as Oyo fire service warns residents
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Fire Service has recovered two bodies from separate wells in Saki and Ogbomoso, the agency confirmed on Wednesday. The first incident occurred on Monday in the Mokola area of Saki, where a 45-year-old man lost his life while attempting to rescue a goat trapped in a deep well. The Service’s Chairman, Hon. Maroof Akinwande,…
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2027: Eko United adopts JANDOR, rallies Lagos professionals for political engagement
As the 2027 general elections approach, a coalition of Lagos professionals, innovators and thought leaders under the platform of Eko United has declared its adoption of Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran (JANDOR) as its preferred candidate for the Lagos State governorship, calling on professionals, elites and the working population to actively participate in the political process. The announcement was made at…
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LAWMA cracks down on illegal dumping, arrests suspect in dawn raid on Lagos Island
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has seized several waste carts and arrested a suspect during an early-morning enforcement operation on Lagos Island, as part of intensified efforts to curb illegal waste disposal. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Lagos State Government said LAWMA officials intercepted the carts in the Isale-Eko area during a coordinated exercise aimed at halting…
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2027: APC not jittery of Atiku, Obi- Yilwatda
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has said the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) is no match for the ruling party. Speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Tuesday, Yilwstda downplayed the electoral value of some opposition coalition leaders like the ADC National Chairman and ex-Senate President, David Mark. He expressed confidence that the ruling…
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Adebayo canvasses bold investment in policing to guarantee peace, credibility abroad
The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 general elections, Prince Adewole Adebayo, on Monday said the Nigerian Police Force reflects the nation’s development, history and future, urging greater investment in policing to guarantee peace at home and credibility abroad. Adebayo made the remarks in Lagos at a two-day symposium titled “The Nigeria Police Force and…
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Lagos Assembly orders immediate suspension of Makoko, Oworonshoki demolitions after meeting with residents
…promises on-the-spot assessment The Lagos State House of Assembly has directed all relevant ministries and agencies to suspend the ongoing demolition exercise in Makoko and other affected communities, following a meeting with residents. The directive was announced on Monday by the Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Noheem Adams, during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Assembly Complex in Alausa,…
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FCT voter roll hits 1.6m ahead of february 21 council elections- INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced that over 1.6 million persons have been registered to vote in the Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections scheduled for 18 days’ time. FCT Resident Electoral Commissioner, Malam Aminu Idris, disclosed this on Tuesday at the INEC Forum for Media Executives, Producers, Reporters and On-Air Personalities in Abuja, ahead of the February 21,…
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Ikere Gorge handover to drive energy access, investment, job growth- Adelabu
By Adejayan Gbenga The Federal Government has announced that the concession of the Ikere Gorge Hydropower Facility in Oyo State is expected to generate over 10,000 direct and indirect jobs, as part of efforts to revitalise long-abandoned public infrastructure through private sector participation. The 6-megawatt hydropower plant, located in Ikere community, Iseyin Local Government Area, has been formally handed over…
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