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Popular singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has withdrawn his earlier criticism of the Osun State Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Abba, acknowledging the efforts of security agencies in maintaining peace amid the ongoing local government crisis. In a post on his X page on Monday, Davido urged security operatives to intensify efforts in ensuring peace and stability ahead of the upcoming local government elections in the state. The singer had initially accused the Osun State police chief of failing to uphold the rule of law following violent clashes that erupted across the state’s 30 local government areas, leading to…

The political crisis in Osun State escalated on Monday as the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) urged the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency following reports of violence that left several people dead. However, the Osun State Government swiftly dismissed the call, accusing the APC of deliberately inciting unrest to justify their demand. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, argued that the situation in Osun had deteriorated to a point where federal intervention was necessary. ”I will suggest that perhaps it will be necessary for the Federal Government to declare a state…

Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has officially sworn in newly appointed Special Advisers, assigning them portfolios to enhance governance and service delivery. In a statement on Monday, the Governor’s Personal Assistant on Social Media, Mr. Godwin Rimi, announced the appointments and their respective roles. Dr. Justina Anjide-Kotso has been designated to the Office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), while Aliyu Safiyanu will oversee Investment. Other appointees include Haruna Idris (Chieftaincy Affairs), Lawal Yakubu (Public Works), Jibrin Giza (Finance), Gambo Abdullahi (Health), Moses Utondo (Rural Development), and Elsie Monde (Women Affairs). Additional assignments include Mohammed Shehu Baba (Political…

The newly appointed Chairman of the Board at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Hon. Ali Bukar Dalori, has affirmed that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is making considerable investments in the healthcare sector in the South-East, underscoring the President’s strong interest in advancing the region’s socio-economic growth. Dalori made the remarks during his first visit to NAUTH, where he also highlighted President Tinubu’s commitment to nationwide healthcare reforms, as reported by his media team in Abuja yesterday. He assured continued government support for enhancing healthcare in the South-East and across Nigeria. The NAUTH Board Chairman stressed the government’s dedication to…

A member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has filed a defamation lawsuit against Tigran Gambaryan, Binance’s Chief Compliance Officer, over allegations of bribery. Agbese is demanding N1 billion in damages. The lawsuit, submitted to the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja on Monday, is based on Gambaryan’s social media posts, where he accused Agbese and two other lawmakers of soliciting a $150 million bribe. According to Agbese’s legal counsel, Samuel Ihensekhien, the allegations were false, malicious, and intended to tarnish his reputation. Filed under case number FCT/HC/CV/576/2025, the lawsuit asserts that Agbese has never owned a cryptocurrency…

In 2024, Nigeria allocated a significant N58 billion for the reintegration of former militants through the Presidential Amnesty Programme, as recorded in the Open Treasury Portal. A notable portion of this, N8.8 billion, was disbursed in December alone. The proposed 2025 budget indicates an increase in funding, with N65 billion set aside for the rehabilitation of reformed ex-militants in the coming year. Previously, it was disclosed that the official website of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (osapnd.gov.ng) was inaccessible, displaying an error message signaling a critical malfunction. An earlier audit by the Auditor-General of the Federation exposed severe financial mismanagement within…

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, has reflected on the enormous gamble he took in developing the Dangote Refinery—a venture that has not only transformed his financial standing but also reshaped the continent’s energy sector. The 67-year-old tycoon described the refinery project as “the greatest risk of my life,” disclosing that the total investment soared past $20 billion, more than twice the initial budget. In an exclusive conversation with Forbes, Dangote detailed the challenges behind the colossal initiative. Originally, the refinery was estimated to cost $10 billion, but expenses surged as he decided to expand its scope beyond the initial blueprint.…

Deputy National Youth Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Comrade Timothy Osadolor, has called for the expulsion of the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT) Chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara, over what he described as consistent anti-party activities and open admiration for Abia State Governor, Alex Otti of the Labour Party. Osadolor, expressing deep disappointment, criticized Wabara’s repeated praise of Governor Otti, stating that such actions undermine PDP’s interests in Abia State. He commended the Abia PDP chapter for suspending Wabara last Tuesday, saying the party must take further steps to protect its integrity. Wabara has been at the center of…

A member of the House of Representatives under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Hon. Leke Joseph Abejide, has called on Yoruba leaders in the northern region to rally behind President Bola Tinubu’s second-term bid, emphasizing the need for continuity in governance and development. Speaking at the 10th-anniversary celebration of the Association of Yoruba Traditional Leaders and Obas in the Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), where a new Executive Committee was inaugurated, Abejide who also serves as Chairman of the House Committee on Customs and Excise stressed the importance of unity among Yorubas in the North. Encouraging the…

The Simon Ekpa-led United States of Biafra (USB) has condemned the killing of over 20 villagers in Nkalaha community, Ebonyi State, vowing to embrace self-defence in response to the attack. The incident has drawn widespread outrage, with the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council criticizing Governor Francis Nwifuru for allegedly failing to protect the people. The group also expressed anger that, while residents blamed herdsmen for the attack, the governor merely referred to the assailants as “strangers”. Reacting on Wednesday, Dr. Ngozi Orabueze, who identifies as the Deputy Prime Minister of Biafra, stated that her group had approved measures to legalize self-defence…