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*First Batch Of Hajj Pilgrims Land In S/Arabia By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Oyo State government has introduced a daily environmental sanitation monitoring and enforcement system as part of efforts to ensure a cleaner and healthier environment across the state. The government also announced, on Tuesday, that its first batch of 315 intending pilgrims had arrived in Medina, Saudi Arabia. According to statements by Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, the state Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Ademola Aderinto, disclosed the latest environmental sanitation development during a press briefing held in the Ministry’s conference room to mark his first 100 days…

By our reporter A political earthquake of as yet unknown consequences hit the House of Representatives today as 16 lawmakers defected from the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) to Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), barely 24 hours after political heavyweights Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso dumped ADC for NDC. Obi and Kwankwaso, who seek a joint presidential ticket (known as OK) to run in the 2027 elections, had, weekend, quit ADC and yesterday berthed in NDC over what they described as internal crises, unceasing judicial issues and alleged external asphyxiation to kill the party. Since the duo's defection, reports said…

*We'll Strike Any US Naval Vessel Approaching Strait, Iran Warns *Attack American Ships And Be 'Blown Off Face Of The Earth' -Trump *Renewed War May See Nigeria Petrol Prices Skyrocket Further Bellicose talk between warring United States (US) and Iran, which had noticeably toned down over the past few weeks as efforts were made to craft a ceasefire, erupted once again yesterday between the belligerents over control of the vital Strait of Hormuz, near Iran. About a fifth of global oil shipping transits through the Strait, which Iran has blocked to vessels of nations it deems as pro-US, Washington's Arab…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Former Minister of Aviation and Chancellor of the Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership, Mr. Osita Chidoka, has called for inclusive governance and far-reaching institutional reforms as critical steps towards deepening democratic participation in Nigeria, declaring that “the age of excuses is over.” Chidoka made the call while delivering the 2nd Distinguished Personality Lecture of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) at the Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah Multipurpose Auditorium, Enugu. The lecture, themed 'Beyond Participation: Rebuilding Nigeria’s Political Culture for a New Generation', focused on what he described as Nigeria’s “democratic crisis.” Drawing…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has congratulated a leader of the party in state, Chief Nureni Akanbi (Iba Oluyole), Laguna Balogun of Ibadanland, as he celebrated his birthday. Oguntoyinbo, in a statement made available to journalists in Ibadan, stated that he joined family members, friends, political associates and other wellwishers of Chief Akanbi in wishing him a happy birthday as he turned 82. Oguntoyinbo, in the statement described Chief Akanbi, who is also Baba Isale Musulumi of Ibadanland, as a distinguished grassroots politician, community leader, and great political…

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Against the acrimony and bad blood which marked the process of nomination of consensus candidates on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in many parts of Benue State ahead 2027, the exercise in Tarka State constituency was peaceful and accepted by stakeholders in the area. The House of Assembly seat for the constituency was zoned to Mbaayo council ward. Speaking on the outcome of the nomination exercise, the House of Assembly nominee for Tarka State constituency, Dr. Mark Nyitse, thanked people of the constituency for what he described as their orderliness and commitment…

*Following His, Obi's Exit From ADC *Reps Join NDC *Obidient Movement Hails As 'Courageous' Obi, Kwankwaso's Defection Millions of supporters of former governor of Kano State, Engr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, as well as well-meaning Nigerians have been enjoined to steer their political ships to dock in the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC). Engr. Kwankwaso reached out to the supporters and other Nigerians in a post on his official X handle today. The call followed his recent resignation from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to NDC over the protracted leadership tussle in the former. Kwankwaso, who is seeking a joint presidential ticket…

*FG Agents Moving To Torpedo ADC As Done In LP, He Says *'We Now Live In An Environment That's Increasingly Toxic, Where The System That Should Protect And Create Opportunities For Decent Living Often Works Against The People' *I've Always Sought Governance That Has Compassion On The Weak, Vulnerable, One That Delivers People-Oriented Service, He Adds *ADC Rolls Out Timetable For Primaries, Atiku, Other Presidential Aspirants Take Turn 25 May *N100m Nomination Form Fee For Presidential Hopefuls, 50%, 25% Discount For Youths, Women, PWDs Respectively Seeking Any Position Frontline presidential aspirant and heavyweight of main opposition coalition African Democratic Congress…

*Church, Media Should Collaborate For Truth, Moral Values -Bishop By Emmanuel Ogoigbe, Warri Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State and the Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, Professor Samuel Ogheneovo Asagba, have charged graduates to embrace innovation, entrepreneurship and digital skills as critical tools for employment and job creation in a rapidly evolving global economy. Speaking during the 18th convocation ceremony of DELSU, yesterday, the governor, represented by the Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme, said the state government is repositioning tertiary education to produce graduates who are not only job seekers, but job creators. Oborevwori noted that the…

Main opposition coalition African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reacted to the Supreme Court's return and recognition of the party's Senator David Mark-led leadership. The party hailed the apex court, describing the verdict as a decisive ruling. Apparently smelling an external hand in ordeal, ADC declared hat it will not be intimidated. In a statement issued yesterday, the party congratulated its members and leaders nationwide following the Supreme Court’s decision, which upheld the leadership structure of the ADC, including Rauf Aregbesola as National Secretary. The verdict is expected to have significant implications for the internal stability of the ADC and its…