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Fasoranti: Family announces Dec 17 for funeral

The Editor — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:44:30 +0000

The family of the late Afenifere leader and elder statesman, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, has announced December 17, 2026, for his funeral service and interment. Fasoranti, a foremost nationalist and respected Yoruba leader, died at his residence in Akure, the Ondo State capital, on Tuesday at the age of 100. In a burial announcement, the Christian wake-keeping service will be […]

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Ooni, Omisore mourn Afenifere leader Fasoranti

The Editor — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:48:07 +0000

Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Wednesday paid tribute to the late elder statesman and national leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, who died at the age of 100. The tribute was contained in a statement made available to journalists on Wednesday by the Ooni Palace Director of Media […]

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Minister defends King’s College concession, cites infrastructure decay

The Editor — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:44:18 +0000

Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has cited infrastructure decay and funding gaps at King’s College, Lagos, as reasons for exploring alternative management options for the institution. Alausa said this on Wednesday in Abuja while explaining the Federal Government’s position on the proposed arrangement involving the King’s College Old Boys Association (KCOBA). He said the […]

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Lagos demolishes shanties after four die in community clash

The Editor — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 23:12:27 +0000

The Lagos State Government has commenced the controlled demolition of shanties and other informal structures erected beneath high-tension electricity lines in the Ikola community, Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area, following a recent communal clash that left four people dead. The exercise, being coordinated by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) in collaboration with […]

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INEC fixes Sept 19 for Kano Assembly by-election

The Editor — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:08:15 +0000

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that a by-election will be conducted in Dawakin Kudu constituency of Kano State House of Assembly on September 19, 2026. Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Kano, Abdul A. Zango, disclosed this during a media briefing at the commission’s headquarters in Kano on Wednesday. He explained that the […]

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Awujale: Ruling House sues Ogun, kingmakers

The Editor — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:27:28 +0000

The Fusengbuwa Ruling House in Ijebu-Ode has dragged the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun; the Awujale kingmakers; and five others, including the Chairman of Ijebu-Ode Local Government, Dare Alebiosu, before the Ogun State High Court sitting in Ijebu-Ode, seeking orders compelling the completion of the process for selecting the next Awujale and Paramount Ruler of […]

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Umahi’s son wins Ohaozara chairmanship as APC sweeps all Ebonyi LGAs

The Editor — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:31:28 +0000

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won all 13 chairmanship seats in Saturday’s local government elections conducted across Ebonyi State. The Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission (EBSIEC) also declared APC candidates winners in all 171 councillorship seats across the state. Declaring the results, EBSIEC Chairman, Enyi Patrick, said the elections were peaceful and orderly across […]

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Adeleke chairmen seize Osun LG secretariats

The Editor — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:56:28 +0000

A policeman whose identity was not disclosed was injured in the incident of suspected accidental discharge that occurred within the premises of Ede North Local Government secretariat in Oja Timi, Ede, Osun State. Eyewitnesses, who preferred anonymity, during a telephone interview, explained that the incident occurred between 10 am and 11 am on Monday. They […]

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APM sweeps Bauchi LG poll, wins all 20 chairmanship seats

The Editor — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:54:32 +0000

The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has won all the 20 chairmanship seats contested in Monday’s Bauchi State local government elections, according to the Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission (BASIEC). The commission also declared APM candidates winners in 319 of the 323 councillorship seats contested across the state. The Chairperson of BASIEC, Jummai Abubakar, announced the […]

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Lagos Council defies NLC directive to skip Pro-Tinubu Group inauguration

The Editor — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:48:29 +0000

Tension is mounting within the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) over the inauguration of the Lagos State chapter of Working People United (WoPU), a pro-President Bola Ahmed Tinubu support group, following a directive by the national leadership of the Congress asking its affiliate unions not to attend the event. The development has also triggered a formal […]

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Federal High Court relocates Lagos division to new complex

The Editor — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:36:26 +0000

The Federal High Court has begun the phased relocation of its Lagos Judicial Division from its former premises at 24, Oyinkan Abayomi Drive, Ikoyi, to its newly completed court complex at 1B, Bourdillon Road, Ikoyi. The court said the relocation commenced on July 31, 2026, following the completion of the new complex, and was aimed […]

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Kano Assembly suspends three LG chairmen for alleged misconduct

The Editor — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:19:59 +0000

The Kano State House of Assembly has suspended the chairmen of Rogo, Bebeji and Bagwai local government councils over alleged financial misappropriation, abuse of office and other administrative irregularities. The affected chairmen are Abubakar Mustapha (Rogo), Dr Alhassan Salisu (Bebeji) and Bello Gadanya (Bagwai). The suspension followed the adoption of the report of the House […]

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NDDC trains traditional birth attendants to reduce maternal, newborn deaths

The Editor — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:37:21 +0000

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Federal Government’s Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative by training traditional birth attendants to help reduce preventable deaths among mothers and newborns. The commission made the commitment during a workshop for traditional birth attendants held in Delta and Bayelsa states, where […]

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Cross River Igbo community alleges illegal taxation, seeks government intervention

The Editor — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:32:07 +0000

The Igbo community in Cross River State has raised concerns over what it described as illegal taxation and harassment by non-state actors, saying the activities are taking a toll on businesses across the state. The concerns were raised on yesterday during an interactive session between the leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, businessmen, women, students and the Cross […]

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Sokoto LG chairman quits APC, resigns from office

The Editor — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:04:18 +0000

The Chairman of Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State, Isa Kalanjeni, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress and stepped down from his position as chairman. The development was contained in two separate letters issued by Kalanjeni and made available to journalists in Sokoto on Tuesday. In the first letter, dated May 5, 2026, […]

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Bauchi Electoral Commission fixes August 17 for LG election

The Editor — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:08:22 +0000

The Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission (BASIEC) has issued a 60-day notice for the conduct of local government council election scheduled for Aug. 17, 2026. This is contained in a statement released by the Secretary of the commission, Nuru Abdulhamid, on Friday in Bauchi. He said the notice is in compliance with the provisions of […]

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Court grants indigenous status to Hausas born in Jos North

The Editor — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:27:07 +0000

A Plateau State High Court 17 has ruled that a Hausa person born and raised in Jos North Local Government Area is an indigene of the area. Justice C. Donglong gave the ruling while delivering judgment in a suit filed by two applicants — Fatima Baba Akawu, 1st claimant, and Baba Alhaji Akawu, 2nd claimant […]

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42-year-old Sheikh Dasuki emerges Chief Imam of Ilorin

The Editor — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:13:32 +0000

The Emir of Ilorin, Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has appointed Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki Imam Fulani as the new Chief Imam of the Ilorin Emirate. This followed a selection process involving several Islamic scholars. The appointment came barely five months after the death of the immediate past Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Saliu (also known […]

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His Royal Majesty, Obi Ifechukwude Okonjo II: Progressive Monarch fighting for his people

The Editor — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:24:50 +0000

By Martin Ndu-Obieze Anyone meeting His Royal Majesty, Obi (Dr.) Ifechukwude Aninshi Okonjo II, the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku, for the first time is likely to leave with two enduring impressions. The first is his warm, engaging, yet dignified personality. Highly cerebral and intellectually curious, the Obi relishes thoughtful discussions on both local and global issues. […]

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Ondo LG shuts schools over security concerns

The Editor — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:14:09 +0000

The Chairman of Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, Taiwo Adegoroye, has ordered the immediate closure of all public and private schools within the council area over security concerns. Announcing the directive during a press briefing with journalists, Adegoroye described the move as a precautionary measure to safeguard pupils, students, teachers, and other education […]

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