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Osogbo, Nigeria — The Osun State Government has dismissed allegations of bias and illegality made by the Aragbiji of Iragbiji, accusing the monarch of misrepresenting facts and politicizing the issue of kingship succession. The statement, issued on Saturday by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr. Dosu Babatunde, clarified that Governor Ademola Adeleke…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved ₦242.68 billion for the construction, rehabilitation, and rescoping of 14 critical road projects nationwide. The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents, listing key roads targeted for development. Among them are Agaie-Katcha-Baro Road in Niger State, Odukpani Junction in…
Panama City, Panama — The Panamanian government has denied US claims that it has waived transit fees for American government vessels using the Panama Canal. In a post on X, the US State Department asserted that its government ships could now cross the canal free of charge, a move it said would save the US…
Washington, D.C. — Former US President Donald Trump has suggested that the United States could take control of Gaza, a proposal that has sparked widespread controversy. Speaking at a joint White House press conference alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump floated the idea as an alternative to ongoing hostilities between Israel and Hamas. His…
Osogbo, Osun State — In a bid to address the recurring land disputes among the communities of Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin Osun, Governor Senator Ademola Adeleke has inaugurated a 100-member Boundary Crisis Resolution Committee. The committee includes 25 representatives each from Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin Osun, alongside 25 members representing the state government. The Ataoja…
Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu has officially sworn in eight Federal Permanent Secretaries and 18 Commissioners of the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation, and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) in a ceremony held at the State House, Abuja. The swearing-in took place just before the year’s first Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, marking a significant step in strengthening…
Washington D.C., USA — The United States military has launched precision airstrikes in Somalia targeting key members of the Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist group, according to President Donald Trump. In a social media statement, Trump disclosed that the strikes specifically aimed at a senior ISIS attack planner along with other militants under his command. “This…
Berlin, Germany. — Germany mourns the loss of Horst Köhler, former President of the Federal Republic, who passed away at the age of 81. According to an official announcement from the German presidency, Köhler died on Saturday in Berlin following a brief but serious illness. His family was by his side during his final moments….
Maiduguri, Nigeria — Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has been unanimously appointed as the new Chairman of the Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum, signaling a pivotal shift in leadership aimed at advancing regional development and security. Buni succeeded Governor Ildjima Abdraman of Hadjer Lamis Province, Chad Republic, during the Forum’s 5th session, held…
Edited and Compiled by Kayode Kunle Abiodun The Polytechnic Ile-Ife, Osun State Column, DNEWSINFO The Osun State Government, through the Office of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in collaboration with the Global Entrepreneurship Network Nigeria (GENN) and the Enterprise Development Centre, Pan-Atlantic University, is proud to announce the launch of the Creative Business Cup…
Ado-Ekiti—The founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola, has called on governments at all levels to focus on recognizing patriotic citizens who have made significant contributions to national development, rather than awarding politicians and public officeholders. Babalola gave the charge on Tuesday in Ado while receiving an award as the Ekiti Summit…
Africa – Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged African nations to see former US President Donald Trump’s decision to halt foreign aid as a call to action. Speaking recently at the East Africa Region Global Health Security Summit 2025, Kenyatta emphasised that Africa must focus on self-reliance and effectively utilise its resources. The ex-president…
NIGERIA – Former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has denied speculations in some quarters that he was preparing to leave the All Progressives Congress (APC). El-Rufai, who was cornered by newsmen, Tuesday at the venue of the just concluded National Conference in Abuja, said he was hard on the party to ensure they do…
Gusau, Zamfara State — The Zamfara State House of Assembly has declared the seat of Aliyu Ango Kagara, the representative of Talata Mafara South Constituency, vacant due to prolonged absenteeism. In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Assembly, Bello Madaro Kurya, the decision was reached during a plenary session following a…
Katsina, Nigeria — Former President Muhammadu Buhari has emphasized the complexity of governing Nigeria, while highlighting his integrity during his time in office. Speaking at an All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus meeting held at the Presidential Banquet Hall in Katsina State, Buhari urged leaders to prioritize transparency and accountability as core values. The former president…
Uyo, Nigeria — Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has expressed his willingness to waive his constitutional immunity and submit to any investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) or the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) if necessary. The pledge follows a petition by an anonymous group within…
Sokoto, Nigeria — The Sokoto State Government has commenced the payment of the new national minimum wage of N70,000 to workers across the state, fulfilling a key campaign promise by Governor Ahmed Aliyu. The implementation, which begins today, Monday, January 27, extends to state civil servants, local government employees, and Local Government Education Authority (LGEA)…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Senate has announced a change in its resumption date, shifting the plenary session from January 28 to Tuesday, February 4, 2025. The development was confirmed in a statement issued in Abuja by the Clerk of the Senate, Andrew Nwoba. The statement, titled “Change in Resumption Date,” explained that the adjustment was…
Ikeja, Lagos — Supporters of Mudashiru Obasa, the recently impeached Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, gathered at the Speaker’s Lodge on Joel Ogunnaike Street, GRA Ikeja, to host a welcome party for him. The gathering, which took place on Saturday morning, saw attendees wearing vests and caps bearing pro-Obasa slogans. The event…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Edo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal has officially been relocated from Benin City to the National Judicial Institute (NJI) in Abuja, Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory. The announcement was made in a notice dated January 24, 2025, signed by the Tribunal Secretary, Mu’azu Ibrahim Bagudu, Esq. The notice informed all parties involved…
Bamako, Mali — The military-led governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have announced plans to roll out a Confederation of Sahel States (AES) passport, effective January 29, signaling a formal departure from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The announcement was made by General Assimi Goita, Malian junta leader and current head…
NASARAWA – In the coming months, LOVOL Heavy industries Company Ltd., the Chinese leading tractor and farm equipment producer will be establishing strong presence in Nasarawa State. The desire of the industrial giant with footprints in all over Asia, Europe to invest in Nasarawa State, was anchored on the commitment of Governor Abdullahi Sule…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that party primaries for the upcoming Anambra State Governorship election will take place from March 20 to April 14, 2025. The announcement was made by INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, during a meeting with political party leaders in Abuja. He urged the parties to…
Cross River, Nigeria—The Cross River State House of Assembly has initiated the amendment process for the Local Government Law 2007, proposing an increase in political appointments across Local Government Areas. The bill, sponsored by Rt. Hon. Davies Etta, representing Abi State Constituency, was debated on Tuesday in Calabar. It seeks to raise the number of…
UNITED STATE – Trump announced the firings early Tuesday in his first post on Truth Social since taking the oath of office, signalling a rapid shake-up of government personnel. “My Presidential Personnel Office is actively in the process of identifying and removing over a thousand Presidential Appointees from the previous Administration, who are not…
UNITED STATE – Donald Trump cast himself both as a peacemaker and fierce defender of US interests in a mercurial return to the White House on Monday, vowing to seize the Panama Canal but also imploring Russia to make a deal on Ukraine. In only his first hours back as president, Trump also moved…
UNITED STATE – The newly inaugurated 47th president of the United States of America, Donald Trump, has announced an executive order heralding the establishment of the Department of Government Efficiency. This was confirmed in a White House statement on Tuesday providing details for the presidential action. Accordingly, the executive order noted that DOGE…
UNITED STATE – A coalition of civil rights and immigration rights groups have sued the newly inaugurated Trump administration on Monday over an executive order signed to end birthright citizenship in the United States. The administration was sued over President Trump’s bid to end automatic citizenship for children born in the US whose…
UNITED STATE – United States President Donald Trump has began erasing Joe Biden’s legacies immediately after taking office as the nation’s 47th president on Monday. Trump pardoned nearly all of his supporters who rioted at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, issuing a blizzard of executive orders that signal his desire to remake…
Washington, D.C. — Donald Trump officially became the 47th President of the United States on Monday after taking the oath of office during an indoor ceremony held at the Capitol Rotunda due to harsh weather conditions in the capital. In his inaugural address, the 78-year-old declared, “The new golden age of America begins right now,”…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Presidency has dismissed concerns over recent remarks made by UK Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, asserting that her comments will have no effect on Nigeria. In her first speech of the year at an event hosted by Onward, a British think tank, Badenoch drew a comparison between governance challenges in…
