President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Japan to participate in the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), which kicks off on Wednesday in Yokohama. President Tinubu, who arrived at Haneda International Airport in Tokyo at about 12:55am local time on Tuesday, was welcomed by Ambassador Hideo Matsubara, the Japanese Ambassador in Charge […]
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The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected the outcome of Saturday’s by-election in Ibadan North Federal Constituency, accusing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Folajimi Oyekunle, of winning through voter intimidation. The party alleged that the election was fraught with irregularities, raising questions about the credibility of Oyekunle’s victory. The
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The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has restated Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening institutions under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Speaking as the Special Guest of Honour at the graduation lecture of Course 33 participants of the National Defence College, Abuja, on Monday, Badaru said the Tinubu administration is pursuing reforms, leadership appointments, and
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The Olubadan-elect, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, has revealed that he was not prepared to ascend the throne following the passing of the immediate past Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin. Speaking on Monday at his Ondo Street, Bodija residence, where he was received by hundreds of family members, Baales, associates, and well-wishers, Ladoja said the news
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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has opened registration for intending pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj exercise, with deposits required to secure a seat. The Director of the Board, Kadiri Edah, disclosed this at a meeting in Abuja, stating that participants must deposit a minimum of N8,500,000 to register. “Intending pilgrims are
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…beneficiaries to enjoy free healthcare services Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has officially launched the Widows Welfare Scheme, a pivotal programme aimed at providing financial and healthcare support to 10,000 widows across the state. This initiative was flagged off during a ceremony at the Events Centre in Asaba on Monday. The scheme is part of
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Afrobeats icon Femi Kuti has completed 24 shows in just one month during his tour of Canada and the United States. This milestone was shared by his Grammy-nominated son, Made Kuti, who praised his father’s enduring passion and energy on stage. “Femi Kuti just finished 24 shows in 1 month on his Canada/US tour at
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Pioneer chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo state, Solomon Aguele, is dead. Aguele served as Edo PDP chairman between 1999 and 2007. A statement by the Edo PDP and signed by its caretaker chairman, Anthony Aziegbemi, said late Aguele served the party with distinction and dedication. According to the statement, “Chief Aguele
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The Akwa Ibom State Government has ordered the demolition of several structures within the Tropicana Complex, including the state office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the operational base of Hensek Engineering Services, and other properties. The directive, issued by Governor Umo Eno, mandates the Uyo Capital City Development Authority (UCCDA) to clear all
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Pastor Isaac Omolehin, a renowned man of God in Kwara state, in a recent message, said St Padraigh (Patrick), a Roman Catholic priest, ordered all the snakes in Ireland and chased them into the sea, claiming that is why there are no snakes in Ireland. He also noted that Ireland is the only country without
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