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Adebayo Adelabu has officially stepped down from his role as the Minister of Power to focus on his bid for the governorship of Oyo State. In a formal letter submitted to President Bola Tinubu on April 22, 2026, Adelabu specified that his resignation would become effective on April 30, 2026. This one-week window was intentionally set to ensure an organized transfer of duties within the ministry. Key Details of the […]

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Modupe Adelabu as the new Chairman of the Governing Board of the National Examinations Council (NECO). The announcement was made on Wednesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen leadership and reforms within key education agencies. Professor Adelabu is a specialist in educational administration and a retired academic of Obafemi Awolowo University. She […]

Chelsea F.C. have dismissed manager Liam Rosenior following a poor run of results in the Premier League. The decision was taken on Wednesday evening, just a day after Chelsea suffered a 3-0 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.. The loss saw the Blues slip to seventh place, dealing a significant blow to their hopes of securing qualification for next season’s UEFA Champions League. Rosenior’s exit comes after a disappointing […]

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday visited President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, in what observers describe as part of ongoing consultations on regional political developments and Nigeria’s role in West Africa. The meeting, held around 4 p.m., was confirmed by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who shared photographs showing both leaders in a relaxed discussion. Although no official details of the […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested the Nigerian Senate to screen and confirm the nomination of Muttaqha Rabe Darma as Minister of Housing and Urban Development. The request was conveyed in an official communication to the Senate and presented during plenary by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. Following the reading of the letter, the nomination was referred to the Committee of the Whole for consideration, in line with legislative […]

The Oyo State Government has approved the disbursement of bursary awards to indigenes of the state currently studying law, in a move aimed at easing the financial burden associated with legal education. The announcement was made by the Secretary of the Oyo State Scholarship Board, Mr. Amos Akinyanju, during a briefing, where he confirmed that a total sum of ₦153,500,000 has been earmarked for distribution to qualified beneficiaries. According to […]

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has released its timetable and fee structure for aspirants ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to details made public by the faction’s National Organising Secretary, Umar Bature, the cost of contesting for key political offices has been clearly outlined, with presidential aspirants expected to pay a total of ₦51 million, while […]

The Oyo State Executive Council has approved the sum of N5.8 billion as compensation for more than 900 property owners affected by the ongoing Ibadan Circular Road project, a major infrastructure initiative aimed at transforming transportation and urban development in the state. The decision was reached during a council meeting presided over by Governor Seyi Makinde, as part of broader efforts to address the impact of the project on residents […]