Former Ekiti Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is in disarray, rendering it ineffective as an opposition force. In an interview on Channels TV Sunday, Fayose stated that Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, has become the voice of the opposition, surpassing PDP’s Atiku Abubakar. “PDP members no longer…
There were agitations in some quarters on Wednesday following the retrieval of some vehicles assigned to the suspended Rivers Deputy Governor, Prof. Ngozi Odu by the Rivers Administrator, Vice-Admiral lbok Ibas (retd). The Democracy Watch Nigeria (DWN) first raised the alarm and said the operation to recover the vehicles was carried out on April 25th…
The Oyo State Government has dismissed widespread rumours suggesting the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, urging the public to disregard the misinformation. Dr Wasiu Ajani Olatunbosun, the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Oyo State, confirmed this on Monday that the revered monarch is alive and in good health. “I just…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclaimed reports indicating its readiness to recommence the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) and replacement of lost Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) on 27th May 2025. Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the INEC Chairman, Rotimi Oyekanmi, disclosed this on Tuesday night while reacting to the report. The viral report reads:…
A horrific and chilling act of violence unfolded in Irele, Ondo State, on May 5, 2025, when 41-year-old Odunayo Olomolatan, the son of a local landlord, allegedly hacked his 22-year-old tenant, Joy Tale, to death during a heated argument. Sources reveal that the brutal altercation escalated quickly, resulting in the young woman’s untimely death in…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is reportedly set to summon the leadership of the Ondo State House of Assembly to provide clarifications on the passage of the state’s 2025 budget. Particular attention is being drawn to the N11.5 billion allocated to the Ministry of Finance as a security vote. Vanguard reports that EFCC…
The Digital Bureau Solution is the entity responsible for ICT operations within UNESCO, and reports to the Assistant Director General to Administration (ADG/ADM). The team oversees the implementation of UNESO’s digital strategy, with the delivery of (1) more integrated and properly codified project and knowledge management in support of programme delivery; (2) the provision of…
A 12-member delegation from Benin Republic’s Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA) has visited the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on a study tour. The delegation, led by Sacca Lafia, CENA president, included national commissioners, directors, and senior staff. They were received on Monday by Mahmood Yakubu, INEC chairman, alongside other commission members at INEC headquarters…
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) says petrol prices will crash down following the revival of the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries by the Federal Government. In a statement on Saturday, PETROAN National Public Relations Officer, Dr. Joseph Obele, said contrary to previous doubts the refineries are “now fully operational, with…
The 2023 Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has told former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Malam Nasir El-Rufai and other opposition leaders that they cannot hijack the party for personal fight against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He told them that SDP is not a “getaway car for a conspiracy and robbery”. Adebayo…