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The former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has stated that he will not stoop to the level of a child by exchanging insults with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. This response came after Wike mocked the former Rivers State governor, alleging that Amaechi was not hungry for food, as claimed in his 60th birthday speech, but rather for power. Wike said, “We have no time to listen to nonsense in Nigeria. I don’t understand why a man like Amaechi would choose his 60th birthday to lie to Nigerians about being hungry. “He was Speaker from 1999…

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The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government on Monday in a statement by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary Magdalene Ajani. Tunji-Ojo congratulated all Muslim Ummah both at home and in the Diaspora on this occasion. He called on the Muslim Ummah to continue to imbibe the spirit of sacrifice and faith as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon Him) and to also use the period to pray for a peaceful and prosperous Nigeria. He assured Nigerians that “the people-oriented reforms and initiatives carried out, in furtherance of the Renewed Hope Agenda of…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled the governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states for Saturday, June 20, and Saturday, August 8, 2026, respectively. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, announced the dates on Friday during the swearing-in ceremony of six newly appointed Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs), whose nominations were recently approved by the National Assembly. Yakubu also revealed that the Commission is finalising preparations for bye-elections to fill vacant seats in both the National and State Houses of Assembly.

By Sunday Daramola. As the nation commemorates Children’s Day, an APC bigwig, Dr Ayodeji Ayodele Dada has called for increased investment in children’s future. Speaking on the theme for this year’s celebration “Investing in children’s future, highlighting the significance of providing them with quality education, healthcare, and protection” the community leader emphasized the importance of providing children with access to quality education, healthcare, and nutrition. He urged stakeholders, including government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and individuals, to prioritize children’s welfare. “As leaders, we have a duty to ensure children have access to quality education, healthcare, and nutrition, and protection from violence.”…

A former commissioner for Science and Technology in Niger State, Abubakar Katcha has raised an alarm over the discovery of a radioactive battery hidden inside his wife’s brazzier. Katcha said the brazzier imprinted “made in China” was bought from the Kure Market in Minna and caused his wife to develop symptoms that were feared to be cancer. The ex-commissioner who made this known further disclosed that while his wife battled with the treatment of the ailment on her breast for several months, their newborn baby surprisingly has refused to suck from her breast milk. According to Katcha, “What happened…

The Alawe, of Ilawe Ekiti, Oba Adebanji Ajibade-Alabi, has suspended one of the deity Priests of the town, the Ororin, Sunday Adetolaju, until further notice. The monarch, who made the pronouncement at a press conference in his palace at Ilawe Ekiti, said that the suspension was based on the former Ororin’s various infractions and disobedience to Ekiti State Chief’s Law, and the violation of the ilawe tradition, culture and customs. Oba Ajibade-Alabi, who said that a letter of suspension had been handed over to the former deity Priest, announced the appointment of Omo Orin Tunde Bamgbotogun to act as the…

By Bukola Adebukola The Ekiti State House of Assembly has recommended immediate reinstatements of twelve workers of College of Education, Ikere who were victims of wrongful termination of appointment , dismissal by the school management between 1995 to 2001. This was contained in the report of the Adhoc committee on Education, Science and Technology presented to the lawmakers during the plenary at the Assembly complex in Ado. The Committee Chairman, Mr Adeyemi Awoniyi who read the report noted that the House received a petition from affected officers on their Plight and failure of the school to obey the Assembly’s resolution…

By Ademola Adeleke Commercial Farmers at Oye Ekiti would now have seamless access in exporting their produce as an international group, Agrofeed Integrated Services based in Hungary has sealed the arrangements. To this end, the organisation was in the community to engage youths, women and other stakeholders involved in Agriculture on how to key into technology to improve agricultural productivity and efficiency. The stakeholders engagement tagged Oye Agro Allied Summit 2025, according to the organisers was aimed at empowering the youths and women in agriculture with a view to positioning Ekiti as a leading food producing state in Nigeria. The…

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, returned from a solemn visit to the Vatican, where he attended the recent inauguration ceremony held by the Holy See. Obi, in a statement on Monday via X, described the trip as deeply reflective and clarified that his participation in the ceremony was not political and should not be interpreted through a political lens. “I have just returned from the Vatican, and it was a deeply solemn and reflective visit. My participation in the inauguration ceremony was in line with my previous witnessing of inaugurations, swearing-ins, and…