Tinubu Hosts APC National Leaders In Lagos
President Bola Tinubu graciously hosted the national working committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at his Lagos state residence yesterday. Currently on holiday in Nigeria’s commercial city, the President was visited by the national chairman of the ruling party, Abdullahi Ganduje, along with NWC members, as announced by the APC in a post […]
Antony Blinken Leads Officials To Mexico As US Seeks To Stem Migration
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has held talks with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, as a growing migration crisis causes chaos on their shared border. The high-level meeting came as pressure grows on the White House to stem the influx of migrants to the US. US officials said last week that up to […]
Ukraine War: US Releases Last Military Aid For Kyiv For Now
The White House has approved another tranche of US military aid to Ukraine worth some $250m (£195m). The latest package includes air defence, artillery and small arms ammunition, and anti-tank weapons, US officials say. But it marks the last funding available without fresh approval from Congress, where talks have stalled. Ukraine has warned that the […]
Israel Gaza War: Israel Warns Hezbollah And Lebanon Over Border Fighting
Israel’s military will act to remove Hezbollah from the border with Lebanon if its attacks continue, an Israeli minister has warned. Benny Gantz said the military would intervene if militants do not stop firing on northern Israel. Time for a diplomatic solution was running out, he added. Meanwhile, the head of the Israel Defense Forces […]
Lucky Aiyedatiwa Appoints First Set Of Aides As Ondo Governor
Shortly after being sworn in as Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa wasted no time in making his first appointments. In an announcement made on Wednesday by the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor, Omojuwa Olusegun, five individuals were appointed to key roles in the administration. Among the appointees is seasoned journalist Mr. Ebenezer Adeniyan, […]
Lucky Aiyedatiwa Takes Oath As New Governor Of Ondo State
In an official ceremony at the Cocoa Conference Hall of the governor’s office in Akure, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa was sworn in as the new Governor of Ondo State. The oath of office was administered by the state Chief Judge, Justice Olusegun Odusola, on Wednesday, following the demise of former Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. Returning to Akure […]
INEC Implements Retirement Of 4 Directors Following Fresh FG Directive
In adherence to a recent policy directive from the federal government, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has instructed four directors to commence terminal leave as part of their retirement process. The statement issued by INEC on Wednesday highlighted that two of the directors held positions as Heads of Departments at the National Headquarters, while […]
Banditry: Once Again, Zamfara Govt Shuts Down 11 Cattle Markets
Zamfara State Government has once more closed eleven cattle markets in various parts of the state until further notice. The decision, as announced by the state’s Commissioner for Information, Munnir Haidara, comes in response to security reports indicating that bandits are utilizing these markets to sell rustled cattle. The affected markets include Tsafe and […]
Governors, Reps Mourn The Passing Of Akeredolu
Political figures, including governors and members of the House of Representatives from various parties, expressed deep sorrow on Wednesday over the death of Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. Akeredolu, aged 67, succumbed to a prolonged battle with cancer. In individual statements, the governors and lawmakers lauded Akeredolu as an “exceptional statesman” who left an enduring […]
Aiyedatiwa Announces Three-Day Mourning Period Following Akeredolu’s Demise
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has officially declared a three-day mourning period in the state to honor his late predecessor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. The announcement came through a press release on Wednesday in Akure, as conveyed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan. In line with Aiyedatiwa’s declaration, the mourning period, […]
