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The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke has paid an inspection visit to the ongoing Ilesa Road Dualisation Project, reiterating his administration’s unwavering commitment to infrastructure renewal and quality service delivery. Governor Adeleke, during the inspection, expressed satisfaction with the progress of work and emphasized that his government will ensure the…

Aondona Dajoh, who resigned as Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly on Sunday, was suspended for three months. The Benue State House of Assembly has suspended former Speaker, Aondona Dajoh, for three months, for an alleged attempt to impeach Governor Hyacinth Alia. The suspension of Dajoh followed the motion moved by on Tuesday…

The Gbenga Hashim Solidarity Movement (GHSM) has faulted the decision of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Executive Committee (NEC) to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South, describing it as a constitutional and strategic blunder. The GHSM declared that it will continue to advocate for Dr. Gbenga Hashim’s presidential candidacy in 2027 despite…

A passenger on board the train described the scene as chaotic, with people scrambling to safety in fear and confusion. A passenger train travelling from Abuja to Kaduna derailed on Tuesday morning, triggering panic among passengers and their loved ones. It was gathered that the incident occurred along the Kaduna corridor shortly after the train…

…As PDP Youths Urge Leaders to Emulate the Frontline Politician. Over a thousand supporters of the former presidential candidate and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, on Monday stormed the venue of the PDP National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, demanding that he declares interest in the 2027 presidential election. The jubilant crowd, clad…

By Wosilat Yiseyon Ramon Nigeria has the potential to capture a significant share of the $350 billion global gemstone and jewelry market if it shifts focus from exporting raw stones to developing a value-adding ecosystem. This was the message from the Gemstone Miners and Marketers Association of Nigeria (GMMAN) at the opening of the 3rd…

The Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Abba Aliyu, has said that some universities in the country are now powered by solar mini-grids. Aliyu stated this on Channels TV’s The Morning Brief programme on Monday, adding that his agency has exceeded its promises and targets for Nigerian universities. “Starting with the 60…

Several fans of Afrobeats star Balogun Afolabi Oluwaloseyi, popularly known as Seyi Vibez, lost their lives in a road accident on Saturday night while returning from his concert at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos Island. The tragic incident was confirmed by an eyewitness identified on X (formerly Twitter) as @alli_ya7, who said the victims were…