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Tender Public Apology as Your Comment on Governor Adeleke is Reprehensible – Adeleke’s Spokesperson Tasks Timothy Owoeye

Tomi Lala7 months ago7 months ago04 mins

The statement credited to former House Speaker, Timothy Owoeye that Governor Ademola Adeleke is a caretaker chairman is both condemnable and reprehensible, Spokesperson to the Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed has declared. Responding to an interview granted by the controversial former speaker in a statement, Mallam Rasheed questioned the logic and rationale for Owoeye’s statement, calling…

Over 1,700 killed in boundary, communal clashes in seven years – Report

Tomi Lala7 months ago7 months ago07 mins

An estimated 1,796 people have lost their lives in boundary and communal disputes across Nigeria between January 2018 and August 2025. The figures were from media reports and findings from the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta. Between 2018 and 2022 alone, no fewer than 676 individuals were killed in such conflicts. The…

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JAMB: Only 1.16% of underage UTME candidates show exceptional ability

Tomi Lala7 months ago7 months ago05 mins

Out of the 40,247 underage candidates who sat for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), only 467 — which is 1.16 per cent —scored high enough to be classified under the exceptional ability category, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has revealed. This from a total of 1,955,069 processed results for the year, PUNCH…

FreeVDM: Protesters storm GTBank Abuja headquarters, demand VDM release

Tomi Lala7 months ago7 months ago03 mins

Protesters in Abuja have stormed the headquarters of Guaranty Trust Bank to demand the release of social media influencer Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan. The demonstrators, who gathered in large numbers on Monday, chanted “#FreeVDM” while holding placards with inscriptions such as “Activism is not a sin”, “VDM is the masses’ liberator”, and “VDM…

Airport Military Officers Receive New Portable Cabin at Murital Mohammed Intl Airport

Tomi Lala7 months ago7 months ago03 mins

Loatsad Promomedia as part of its corporate social responsibility recently donated a fully equipped portable cabin to military officers stationed at the Murtala Mohammed International airport. The facility, designed to offer a secure, comfortable, and conducive environment, is aimed at supporting the officers as they diligently carry out their duties in safeguarding lives and property…

Beware of scholarship scams, NDDC warn Nigerians on fake offers

Tomi Lala7 months ago7 months ago03 mins

The Niger Delta Development Commission has warned the public regarding the activities of fraudsters offering non-existent postgraduate scholarships to unsuspecting victims. The Director of Corporate Affairs at the NDDC, Mrs Seledi Thompson-Wakama, issued the warning in a statement released in Port Harcourt on Sunday. She disclosed that the scammers had been soliciting money from members…

The Popemobile of Peace: Pope Francis’ final gift to Gaza

Tomi Lala7 months ago7 months ago05 mins

Pope Francis’ legacy of peace continues to shine in our conflict-ridden world. The closeness he showed to the most vulnerable during his earthly mission is radiating even after his death, and this most recent surprise is no exception: His popemobile, the very vehicle from which he waved and was close to millions of faithful all…

Osun and The Overpampered Tenant Pt2

Tomi Lala7 months ago7 months ago016 mins

By James Bamgbose Once upon a time, in a small but hopeful constituency, the people came together and chose a man they believed could lead them into growth and development. He spoke their language, shared their history, and promised to be their voice in the corridors of power. With a heart full of trust, they…

Yes I Am An Elephant, But My Elephant Remains In The PDP – Osun PDP PRO

Tomi Lala7 months ago7 months ago04 mins

The Public Relations Officer of the People’s Democratic Party, Osun State chapter Hon. Jacob Areola Ayodeji has debunked the viral news about his defection to the All Progressives Congress party, stating that “His Elephant remains in PDP”. In a statement signed personally by Hon. Jacob, he emphasized that he remain a staunch stalwart of PDP….

Osun APC is Hallucinating, Governor Adeleke Never Negotiate Defection to APC – Adeleke’s Spokesperson

Tomi Lala8 months ago8 months ago04 mins

The Spokesperson to Osun state Governor, Olawale Rasheed has stated that “The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) must be hallucinating with its claim of a failed defection bid. At no time, past or present, has Governor Ademola Adeleke negotiated or considered defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).” According to a…