The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has denied claims that he promised President Bola Tinubu that he would “hold down” the People’s Democratic Party ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The denial comes amid tensions within the PDP, which escalated last week when Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, accused Wike of promising…
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to safety, tourism promotion and global cultural exchange. Otu disclosed this yesterday in Calabar during the flag-off of the 2025 Bikers Carnival, one of the signature events of the Carnival Calabar festival. Represented by his deputy, Peter Odey, Governor Otu assured Cross River…
The Media Transformative Group, MTG, comprising General Managers from six radio stations in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital has extended its deepest condolences to Splash FM/Lagelu, and family on the loss of their own Mr Kola Ladapo. The group consisting of General Managers from Crest FM Ibadan, Pensioners FM Ibadan, I-Flier FM Ibadan, Omoluabi FM…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Omituntun Initiative in the Diaspora (OID) has congratulated the Governor of Oyo State, Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde, on the occasion of his 58th birthday, praising him as a peacemaker, true servant leader, and a symbol of purposeful leadership in Nigeria. In a statement signed and released by the convener of the group,…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The All Progressives Congress APC in Oyo state has told Governor Seyi Makinde to explain how he utilized the N50billion Relief Fund he allegedly received from President Bola Tinubu in the wake of the devastating explosion which ravaged parts of Bodija GRA in the state capital in January 2024 or resign from…
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said that there was no way Nigeria would have rejected an offer from the United States to help fight terrorists in the country. He said it would be stupid for any sane government to turn down such offers. Keyamo stated this on X as he tries…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu Muslims have been enjoined to renew their faith in Allah and rededicate themselves to worship for them to overcome fear and temptations in the society. Likewise, Muslim Students and youths are admonished to empower themselves with lawful skills for prosperous future. The faithful, especially parents are also admonished to inculcate…
A public policy analyst and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Mr Bola Babarinde, has urged the Federal Government to fully integrate Nigeria’s solid minerals sector into ongoing tax reforms. Babarinde, a former APC Chairman, South Africa Chapter, in a statement on Friday in Lagos, cautioned that excluding mining revenues would undermine equity, peace and…
United States Congressman, Riley Moore, has stated that President Donald Trump is determined to put an end to the killing of Christians in Nigeria, warning that further action may follow if the violence persists. Moore made the statement today via his social media handle. According to the lawmaker, the strike represents the first step in…
The Armed Forces of Nigeria has said the recent airstrikes in the North West demonstrate the Federal Government’s unwavering resolve to confront terrorism, carried out in collaboration with the United States. The Director of Defense Information, Maj.-Gen. Samaila Uba, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja, saying the operation followed credible intelligence…