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Governor Ademola Adeleke’s emergence as the Accord Party’s gubernatorial candidate for the 2026 Osun State election sparked wide jubilation on Wednesday, marking a major turning point in the state’s political landscape. Running as the sole aspirant, Adeleke secured an overwhelming victory with 145 out of 150 delegate votes, while five votes were declared void. His smooth sail through the primaries reflects both his influence within the party and the strength […]

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has called for an urgent overhaul of Nigeria’s financing structures for the manufacturing sector, warning that current commercial interest rates—estimated between 30 and 37 percent—are unsustainable and detrimental to industrial growth. Mbah, who was represented by Deputy Governor Barr. Ifeanyi Ossai at the 37th Annual General Meeting, Awards and Gala Night of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) Southeast in Enugu, said the prevailing […]

Celebrated Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Dayo Amusa, has been elected the National Vice President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) following a successful national election held in Benin City, Edo State. In a statement issued by her media office on Monday, December 8, 2025, Amusa described her emergence as a reflection of her dedication to the development of the Nigerian film industry. “My emergence as the AGN National Vice […]

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has confirmed that only 82 Bureau De Change (BDC) operators currently hold valid licenses to operate in the country. The disclosure was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Bank’s spokesperson, Hakama Sidi Ali. According to the apex bank, the approvals were granted under its powers in the Bank and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) 2020 and in compliance with the 2024 […]

The Government of Burkina Faso has announced that a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) C-130 aircraft carrying 11 military personnel was compelled to land in the country on Monday after allegedly violating Burkinabe airspace. The incident was disclosed through a statement issued by the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) and published by the state-run Agence d’Information du Burkina. According to the translated statement, the aircraft “was forced to land today, December […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday held a closed-door meeting with several governors at the State House in Abuja amid rising security concerns and ongoing political realignments across the country. Although the Presidency did not disclose the purpose of the meeting, it lasted nearly two hours inside the President’s office and drew attendance from governors across different geopolitical zones. Governors present included Umar Namadi (Jigawa), Monday Okpebholo (Edo), Biodun Oyebanji […]

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains committed to strengthening the nation’s judiciary through improved infrastructure, enhanced welfare and sustained policy support. Wike gave the assurance on Monday in Abuja during a special court session marking the commencement of the 2025/2026 legal year of the Court of Appeal. He explained that the administration has made provisions in the 2025 budget to […]

The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has restored 450 megawatts of electricity to the national grid following the completion of scheduled maintenance on the Geregu National Integrated Power Project plant in Kogi State. The four-week extended inspection, carried out by Siemens Energy, was undertaken to improve the plant’s reliability and operational efficiency, while also extending its Equivalent Operating Hours. According to NDPHC, the rehabilitation of the Geregu plant is […]