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2027: Shettima Submits Tinubu’s Nomination Forms, Defends ‘Necessary’ Economic Decisions

News Room7 days ago04 mins

Vice President Kashim Shettima has formalised President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid by submitting his ₦100 million APC nomination forms. Addressing party leaders, Shettima defended the administration, describing the president’s tough economic decisions as the “fine steel” required for Nigeria’s future stability. Vice President Kashim Shettima has formally submitted President Bola Tinubu’s expression of interest…

Tinubu Redeploys Fani-Kayode to South Africa

News Room1 week ago03 mins

President Bola Tinubu has approved the redeployment of Femi Fani-Kayode as ambassador designate to South Africa. Fani-Kayode was redeployed to South Africa after he was reportedly rejected by the German government. However, disclosing the current development in a post on X, Fani-Kayode claimed he rejected his initial position to Germany. Fani-Kayode wrote: “It gives me…

Oyo NUT Elects New Executives

News Room1 week ago05 mins

The Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), Oyo State wing, has elected new executive members to preside over its affairs for the next four years. The election of the new state executives was conducted on Wednesday, during the NUT Oyo State wing’s 8th quadrennial Delegates Conference, held in Ibadan, the state capital. Speaking during the opening…

Oyo Govt. Strengthens Advocacy to End Female Genital Mutilation

News Room1 week ago05 mins

The Oyo State Primary Health Care Board, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) through the Centre for Comprehensive Promotion of Reproductive Health (CCPRH), has organised a one-day capacity-building training to strengthen advocacy for the abandonment of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) across the state. The training, held at Plaza De Aruna Hotel in…

NLC, NUP Urge Pensioners to Disregard Fake Information on Gratuity Payment

News Room1 week ago02 mins

Imo State Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC and Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP, say the unions attention have been drawn to fake and misleading information currently circulating concerning the alleged directive to Pensioners to submit their particulars to the office of the Secretary to the State Government for payment of gratuities. This was made known in…

Court Convicts Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman over N33.8b Fraud

News Room1 week ago05 mins

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has convicted former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, on a 12-count charge bordering on fraud and money laundering filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Justice James Omotosho, who delivered the judgment on Thursday, held that the anti-graft agency successfully established the former minister’s…

2027: Makinde still consulting, yet to pick preferred candidate – CPS

News Room1 week ago02 mins

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde is yet to pick his preferred candidate ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial election, contrary to insinuations. His Chief Press Secretary, who doubles as the Special Adviser on Media, Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju made this declaration while speaking with Newsmen Thursday morning. Newsmen reports that rumour surfaced yesterday night that the…

EDU Reappoints Prince Laoye as Chairman for 2026 Aji La’La Oso Festival Committee

News Room1 week ago04 mins

The Ede Descendants Union, EDU, has officially reappointed renowned cultural ambassador and CEO of Aafin Ilu, Prince Adewale Laoye, as Chairman of the 2026 Aji La’La Oso Festival Planning Committee. The appointment, conveyed in an official letter dated April 15, 2026 and signed by the Secretary of the Union, Mr. Yisa Oyekanmi, comes on the…

I can’t promise Nigerians 24-hour power supply – Tegbe

News Room1 week ago04 mins

Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has said he will not make promises of constant electricity supply but will work toward clear improvement in the sector. Newsmen reports that he made this known during his screening before senators on Wednesday, where he explained his plans for the power sector if confirmed for the role. Tegbe…

FG Bars Honorary Degree Holders from Using ‘Dr’ Title

News Room1 week ago01 mins

The Federal Government has barred recipients of honorary degrees from adding “Dr” to their names. The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa announced the development at a media briefing at Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Wednesday. He said the decision was taken at the Federal Executive Council meeting, which held on April 30. Alausa said the policy…