Nicholas Ukachukwu has been officially declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the 2025 governorship election in Anambra State. Ukachukwu’s victory in the party’s primary, which concluded on Sunday, was overwhelming, securing 1,455 votes. This outcome was announced by Senator Bassey Otu, Chairman of the APC Electoral Committee and Governor of Cross River State.
The Italian Ambassador to Nigeria, H.E. Lacopo Foti, has reaffirmed Italy’s commitment to supporting Kaduna State’s investment initiatives by encouraging Italian businesses to explore opportunities in the region. Ambassador Foti made the declaration during a courtesy visit to Kaduna’s Deputy Governor, Dr. Hadiza Balarabe, at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim House in the state capital on
In a remarkable decision that has sparked widespread conversation, Nigerian nurse Judith Okoli has chosen to leave her nursing career in the United States to settle in Nigeria. This move is particularly notable given the current trend of many Nigerians seeking better opportunities abroad. Okoli explained her decision in a video shared online, addressing those
Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, the newly crowned 46th Alaafin of Oyo, has shared his experience of receiving news of his selection while residing in Canada. The monarch revealed that he was abroad when the announcement was made, marking a significant moment in his life and the history of the Oyo Kingdom. Oba Owoade, who had
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Governor Omololu Olunloyo, who died on Sunday at the age of 90. In a statement issued in Ibadan, Makinde described the death of Olunloyo as the loss of one of Oyo State’s most intellectual and revered leaders. He also expressed satisfaction
A Labour Party senator from Edo State has publicly backed the removal of Julius Abure as the party’s National Chairman, further deepening the internal crisis within the party. The endorsement comes amidst ongoing controversies surrounding Abure’s leadership, with allegations of high-handedness and anti-party activities leading to his suspension by party executives in his home state.
The Federal Government is currently screening candidates for key ambassadorial positions in the country’s 109 diplomatic missions, including 76 embassies, 22 high commissions, and 11 consulates worldwide. Among the prominent names under consideration are former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, and former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Femi Pedro. Reliable sources informed KIIN360 that the
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, a former Governor of Oyo State. In a heartfelt tribute posted on X.com, Adesina described Olunloyo as one of Nigeria’s best minds, highlighting his contributions as a revered elder statesman and renowned mathematician.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has unequivocally described the ongoing violence in the region as genocide, rather than a farmer-herder conflict. This stance marks a significant shift in how these attacks are perceived and addressed. Mutfwang emphasized that the recent brutal assaults on rural communities, particularly in the Bokkos Local Government Area, are calculated
Renowned Nigerian politician and former Governor of Oyo State, Omololu Olunloyo, has passed away at the age of 89, just days before his 90th birthday. His demise was confirmed by Barrister Oladapo Ogunwusi, former Editor of the Nigerian Tribune, in a statement. Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo was a distinguished mathematician, engineer, and technocrat who served
