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*'Three Loans in 2025 Alone' *Blasts State Assembly Leadership By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Main opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has raised the alarm over a fresh N300 billion loan allegedly obtained by State Governor Seyi Makinde, stating that the development signalled a problematic future for the state's economy as well as the people's welfare. The party raised the red flag in a statement made available to journalists by its Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, in Ibadan. "Sources informed that some members of the State House of Assembly were recalled from their annual recess by the Speaker, Hon. Debo…

*Demands Stronger Constitutional Guarantees For FCT Natives' Rights *More Inclusive Political Appointments *Economic Empowerment Initiatives *Institutionalization Of Traditional Leadership Structures Within FCT Governance By our reporter Seeking to strengthen indigenous voices in key government decision-making processes in the nation's capital, leading indigenous group, Abuja Original Inhabitants and Youths Empowerment Organisation (AOIYEO), organized a town hall meeting with key stakeholders to deliberate on strategies to accomplish this. The event, which took place in Gwagwalada Area Council of FCT, brought together traditional leaders, youth representatives, women groups, civil society actors, and community influencers to discuss inclusive governance, political participation, and the socio-economic…

*This State Different Now, Safer -Kanayo O. Kanayo By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu After over 30 years of dormancy, Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Thursday, unveiled Nigergas Company Limited, revamped and upgraded by his administration. Mbah said Nigergas had so far created direct employment for over 100 skilled and semi-skilled workers, and would further create over 5,000 indirect jobs across distribution, fabrication, transport and supply chain. He stressed that the revival of Nigergas, which was established in 1962 as part of the achievements of the high-performing administration of then Premier of Eastern Region, Dr. Michael Okpara, after decades…

*N.1m For 32-page Document With 5-year Validity *N.2m For 64-page Passport With 10-year Validity By our reporter From September 1 this year, the cost of acquiring the Nigerian passport will rise -like most items in the nation's commercial ecosystem in the last couple of years. It is now either N200,000 or N100,000 depending on the document's number of pages and validity period. The development followed Federal Government's upward review of fees for the vital document. Spokesman of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Akinsola S. Akinlabi, disclosed the hike in cost in a statement today, August 28. Akinlabi stated that the hike…