…Oba Ewuare II expressed gratitude to the Swiss government, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Monday Okpebholo, and other stakeholders for their role in the restitution process. "The Benin bronzes are not curiosities. They are records of governance and spirituality of the Edo people taken by force. To delay their re…

…State High Court in the criminal defamation suit instituted against him by the state Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. Saraki's decision followed Friday's ruling by Justice M.O. Folorunso, sitting in Ilorin, which dismissed his preliminary objection challenging the court's jurisdiction and adjourned the case until July…

…by me along with others to become the Senator representing Lagos West and later the governor of our Lagos State,” the President stated. Tinubu recalled their shared sacrifices during Nigeria’s pro-democracy struggle, saying they fought together to actualise the June 12, 1993 presidential election won by the late Chief…

…The process has produced credible candidates,” Akintomide said. He reaffirmed that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa remains the leader of the APC in Ondo State and expressed confidence that the governor and the party leadership would continue to work together in the overall interest of the party. Akintomide dismissed concerns…

…and criminals by political gladiators in the state. He said the state is preparing for a governorship election, not war; hence, police will not condone criminality from any quarters, adding that police will up their game to ensure a free, fair and peaceful atmosphere for the election. His words, “My coming to Osun Stat…

The Governorship candidate of Allied People's Movement in Oyo State, Bimbo Adekanmbi, on Friday, sympathised with the traders affected by fire outbreak at the popular Bode Market in Ibadan South West Local Government Area of the state. Adekanmbi donating N2.5 million to the victims. The guber hopeful, who visited the m…

…of the DSS; number six, the Chairman of the EFCC; and number seven, the Central Bank Governor. "These people, in my view, played roles in embarrassing Nigeria," he declared. He further alleged that the controversy was too significant to be treated as an isolated case. "The current scenario is an elephant-an elephant-si…

The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Cross River State, Arthur-Jarvis Archibong, has accused the administration of Governor Bassey Otu of deploying tax authorities to target his university, describing the move as politically motivated and capable of crippling education in the region. Archibong,…

…The restructuring, which was accompanied by the appointment of former Osun State governor Rauf Aregbesola as National Secretary and the emergence of a new leadership team, came as the party positioned itself as a major platform for opposition politicians ahead of the 2027 general election. The development, however, tri…

…part of the southern Zaporizhzhia region killed five people, the Kremlin-appointed governor said. "This is a strike against civilian life - against people who had come to buy groceries," Yevgeny Balitsky said on Telegram. He earlier said three people had been killed in separate attacks in the region. Two other people d…

…in donor funding. "This landmark initiative demonstrates the unwavering commitment of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's administration to safeguarding the health of Lagos residents, reducing dependence on external donor support, and ensuring uninterrupted access to life-saving HIV treatment," she said. Animashaun added tha…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has assured that his administration will complete the ongoing reconstruction of Ejigbo-Iwo Road and commence work immediately on the newly approved health centre for the community. The governor gave the assurance in Ejigbo on Thursday, where three projects executed by the governmen…

…Adesanya explained that the bill, if eventually passed into law, and assented by Governor Dapo Abiodun, would provide legal framework to regulate the activities of the proposed institution, establish its administrative and political leadership structure as well as address other related matters. He stressed that it woul…

…outlined in his Emancipation Blueprint, which, he noted, aligns with the ARISE Agenda of Governor Umo Eno. He explained that the bursary programme was designed to ease the financial burden on students and their families while encouraging academic excellence among young people in the area. The chairman reaffirmed his ad…

…Ogunwusi for continued support, prayers and royal blessings ahead of the Osun State Governorship Election scheduled for August 15, 2026. Babalola made the appeal during a visit to the traditional ruler in Ile-Ife on Thursday. During the visit, the Resident Electoral Commissioner disclosed that the commission acknowledg…

…Authority. One of the biggest casualties of the review was former Benue State Governor Gabriel Suswam, whose earlier victory in the Benue North-East primary was nullified in favour of the incumbent senator, Emmanuel Udende. The development comes weeks after Senate President Godswill Akpabio assured senators who lost th…

A former governorship candidate of the Action Alliance in Imo State, Uche Nwosu, has commended the Federal Government for its decision to phase out the separation of Junior Secondary School and Senior Secondary School, describing the policy as a timely reform capable of reducing school dropouts and improving access to…

…Lagos Rail Mass Transit project. Wahab said the inspection was to assess compliance with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's directive to remove all illegal structures and commercial activities obstructing the road median, noting that years of engagement with traders had failed to produce lasting results. "This is a major hi…

…Committee NWC of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC has dropped former Benue State Governor Gabriel Suswam, former Ondo State House of Representatives member Gbenga Elegbeleye, and five other senatorial candidates from the party’s final lists of candidates forwarded to the Independent National Electoral Commissio…

…commitment, collaboration, and investment in the fight against insecurity. The PDP governorship hopeful called on the state government to tell the people it superintends what it is doing with the huge monthly security votes appropriated for the protection of lives and property, when communities are repeatedly attacked.

Describing the tragedy as a "senseless assault on innocent citizens," the governor added: "This attack is an ugly, cowardly and unacceptable act of violence, particularly coming at a crucial time when our hardworking farmers, who have returned to their ancestral lands, are cultivating their farms. "These enemies of pro…

…the implementation of promotion benefits for affected workers. The approval, granted by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Press Secretary of the Teaching Service Commission, Bola Onile. The statement said the approval underscores the administration's commitment to th…

Governor Abiodun's recent commissioning of the new Pharma-Grade Warehouse of the Ogun State Drugs and Health Commodities Management Agency underscored the steady transformation of Ogun State's healthcare system-one increasingly attracting recognition from independent institutions

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has approved a restructuring of the state's security architecture, appointing retired Brig.-Gen. Nash Yakubu as the Coordinator of Operation Rainbow, the state-owned security outfit. The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Secretary to the State Gove…

Mr Akinlayo stated that he obtained copies of Mr Ibrahim's payslips for April and May 2026. He insists that these documents prove the former presidential aide remained on the federal government payroll after claiming to have resigned his appointment.