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By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Oyo state chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has faulted the claims by "some uninformed minds" that President Bola Tinubu is behind the myriad of crises currently rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), saying that Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and a few others within the opposition party should be held responsible "as a result of their naivety, pride and insincerity." The PDP, which once dominated the political space in the country is now becoming a shadow of itself and continues to lose more members, including serving governors and lawmakers at both federal and state…

*As BRT Rollout Begins Soon By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Enugu State Government has announced plans to restrict the operation of tricycles (Keke), yellow-coloured buses, and minibuses from five major highways across Enugu city, the state capital, paving the way for the smooth implementation of the state’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system. This was made known by the Commissioner for Transport, Dr. Obi Ozor, during a consultative meeting with transport unions and stakeholders at the Ministry’s headquarters in Enugu on Monday. Dr. Ozor listed the affected traffic corridors as Okpara Avenue–Abakaliki Road–New Haven Junction–Naira Triangle–Emene Airport; Ogui Road–Chime Avenue–Naira Triangle; and…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Former Senate Leader, Senator Teslim Folarin, has called on stakeholders in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State to allow lasting peace to reign in the opposition party. He spoke at a stakeholders' meeting of the party where they anonymously endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term,last weekend. "As the Oyo State Ambassador for Renewed Hope, I reaffirm our collective commitment to building a stronger, more united, and more effective All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. "At the Enlarged Stakeholders Meeting, I emphasised that our central objective is to…

By Rosemary Ameh, Sokoto As Nigeria marks the 2025 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, a group, Gender Educators Initiative, in partnership with Action Against Hunger for the Vulnerable initiative (ACAFV), launched a micro-business empowerment programme targeting 100 internally displaced women in Sokoto State. The empowerment initiative is designed to tackle one of the root causes of vulnerability among displaced women --economic dependence --which often exposes them to abuse, exploitation and limited decision-making power. By supporting women to start and sustain small businesses, the programme aims to rebuild livelihoods and strengthen resilience. Speaking at the official launch in Sokoto,…

*Injuries As Police Teargas Peaceful Protesters*DSS, NASS Links In Contractors' Quest For Payment *Passersby Pour Invectives On Minister *Protest Set To Continue Tomorrow By our reporter It was a tense day at the No.1 Kapital Road, Area 11, Abuja headquarters of Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) today as irate contractors converged on the front main entrance gate in protest over an over two-year-old debt stock of N5.2b owed them allegedly on the orders of the Minister of FCT, Barrister Nyesom Wike. Several contingents of heavily armed police personnel and, later,soldiers and men of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)…

*FG Repeatedly Dismisses Claim *Defence Minister-designate Gen Chris Musa Undergoes Senate Screening "The ongoing slaughter of innocent Christians by Muslim terrorists in Nigeria is appalling. The Nigerian government’s silence is deafening.” These are the words of United States (US) lawmaker, Rep. Randy Fine, today as he joined a growing list of American lawmakers who support a legislative resolution demanding tougher US action as response to rising religious-related terrorism in Nigeria. The Federal Government (FG) has repeatedly,through President Bola Tinubu, presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, Foreign Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, and others denied the claim. In a post on X today, Rep. Fine,…

By Emma Ogoigbe, Warri Vice Chancellor (VC), Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, Professor Samuel Ogheneovo Asagba, said he is poised to reposition the institution as a leading citadel for academic excellence, impactful research, and innovation. Furthermore, he pledged to transform it through high quality education and sustainable development. Professor Asagba stated these while briefing journalists in Campus III of the university to mark his one year in office. According to him, on assumption of office, he undertook a tour of the school's various facilities, including the health centre, and engaged directly with staff, explaining that this gave him an insight…

*Money Coming Into Enugu State Grown In Ways We Haven't Seen Before -Gov *Budget of Renewed Momentum By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Tuesday, presented a record N1.62 trillion 2026 budget estimates to the State House of Assembly. He said the administration was moving from laying foundation to scaling transformation across every sector. The figure represents a 66.5 per cent increase over the N971 billion revised 2025 budget. Dubbed 'Budget of Renewed Momentum', Gov. Mbah said the budget comprised a Capital Expenditure of N1,296,092,465,000, representing 80 per cent of the total budget, while the…

*Men Allegedly Accused Of Using Social Media To Insult Gov Sani *Rep Cries Out Over Kidnapping By Our Correspondent There is disquiet in Kaduna as civil society groups and organizations have frowned at the arrest and detention of two young indigenes of the North-West state by men believed to be operatives of Operation Yaki of the State Police Command. The two young men, Louis Epikaizo and E.Y. Godwin, said to hail from Southern Kaduna, were allegedly arrested and detained after being linked with a social media post purportedly portraying the State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, in negative light. A statement…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Oyo State Mobilization Agency for Socio-Economic Development (OYMASED), has celebrated former head of defunct Mass Mobilisation for Self Reliance (MAMSER), Professor Jerry Gana, on his 80th birthday. OYMASED, in a statement by its Director General (DG), Dr. Morohunkola Thomas, on Monday, described Professor Gana as father of mobilization in Nigeria. “OYMASED celebrates one of Nigeria's distinguished statesmen, iconic scholar and father of mobilization in Nigeria, Professor Jerry Gana, as he clocks 80. Professor Jerry Gana's life has been defined by decades of distinguished service to the nation,” Thomas said. The statement added that Professor Gana “contributed…