The Oyo State Government, through the Ministry of Youth and Sports, has released the official shortlist of nominees for the 2025 edition of the Most Impactful Young Persons Award, an initiative designed to honour exceptional youths who have demonstrated excellence and contributed significantly to both state and national development. This year’s award is themed “Unlocking
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State has dismissed the resignation of its State Publicity Secretary, Mr. Kennedy Ikantu Peretei, amid growing internal tensions within the party. In what appears to be a bid to quell looming cracks, the leadership of the party, led by the Chairman of the State Caretaker Committee, Dr. Bakitta
In a significant milestone for Abia State, former President Olusegun Obasanjo has inaugurated the reconstructed 46.36km Umuahia–Uzuakoli–Akara–Alayi–Abiriba road, now renamed Joe Irukwu Way in honor of the late Joe Irukwu, a former President of Ohaneze Ndigbo. The ceremony, held in Uzuakoli, Bende Local Government Area, was attended by dignitaries and residents who praised the transformation
Gabonese voters have begun casting their ballots in the country’s first presidential election since the 2023 coup that ended the Bongo family’s 55-year rule. The election, held on April 12, 2025, features eight candidates, with Brice Oligui Nguema, the leader of the coup and current transitional president, widely expected to emerge victorious. Nguema has been
Renowned human rights advocate and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has strongly advised Senate President Godswill Akpabio to refrain from involving the Nigeria Police Force in his political dispute with Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. This warning follows Akpabio’s petition to the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, over alleged defamatory remarks made by Akpoti-Uduaghan during a
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating polio in Katsina State by 2025, emphasizing the urgency of collaborative efforts to tackle the persistent threat posed by the poliovirus. This declaration was made on Thursday during the official signing of the UNICEF-Katsina Multi-Year Work Plan (2025–2027) at the Government House Chamber
In a move that has captured the attention of Nigerians, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar led a delegation of prominent politicians to pay a courtesy visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari at his residence in Kaduna. This visit, which occurred on Friday, has been interpreted by many as a strategic political maneuver ahead of the
In a significant political development, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal, and other prominent figures recently paid a visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari at his residence in Kaduna. This gathering has sparked considerable interest, particularly amidst ongoing discussions about potential coalitions and alliances within Nigeria’s
In recent days, misinformation has been circulating about a Sokoto court allegedly ordering 12 lashes for an 18-year-old critic of insecurity in the state. However, there is no verifiable evidence to support this claim. The case in question involves Hamdiyya Sidi, a young resident who was arrested and detained by the Sokoto Police Command for
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reiterated its commitment to improving Nigeria’s electoral process in preparation for the 2027 general elections, while emphasizing its openness to public scrutiny through election petitions. This assurance was made during the launch of the report titled “From Ballot to the Court”, which provides an in-depth analysis of election
