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After Adelabu’s Exit, Tinubu Picks Tegbe to Drive Nigeria’s Power Sector Reforms

President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the Senate to confirm the nomination of Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Nigeria’s new Minister of Power, following the resignation of Adebayo Adelabu. The request was conveyed in a letter...

Abejide Defends APC Return, Rejects ‘Party Spoiler’ Tag Amid ADC Crisis

A member of the House of Representatives representing Yagba Federal Constituency, Hon. Leke Abejide, has pushed back against allegations branding him a “party spoiler,” insisting his political journey reflects loyalty, strategy, and long-term commitment...

Historic Nonuplets Mark Fifth Birthday as They Begin New Chapter in School

The world’s only surviving set of nonuplets has reached a remarkable milestone, celebrating their fifth birthday on May 4 as they prepare to begin formal education. Born to Malian mother Halima Cissé on May 4,...

Lagos Pays Out N1.13bn to 668 Retirees as Pension Reform Gains Momentum

The Lagos State Government has disbursed N1.13 billion to 668 retirees under the Lagos State Pension Commission (LASPEC), continuing its efforts to strengthen pension administration and improve welfare for former public servants. The payment was...

Samsung Chairman Warns Strike Could Shake Economy as Pay Dispute Escalates

The chairman of Samsung Electronics has called on unionised workers to resolve ongoing pay disputes with management, cautioning that a planned strike could have far-reaching consequences for both the company and the broader South Korean economy. In...

Temitayo Agemo-Okuboyejo Mourns Dr. Abayomi Tella’s Wife, Calls Loss “Deeply Personal”

Engr. Temitayo Agemo-Okuboyejo has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Chief Mrs. Alice Ebebe Tella, describing her as a devoted wife and the loss as irreparable to family and close associates “More Than Politics,...

Ibadan Indigenes Warn Politicians: “Respect the Olubadan or Face Consequences’’

The Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) has issued a stern warning to political actors, declaring that any act of disrespect toward the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, will attract serious consequences. The warning...

“Gentleman President” Remembered: Jonathan Pays Tribute to Yar’Adua’s Enduring Leadership

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has paid glowing tribute to the late Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, describing him as a “servant leader” whose legacy continues to inspire, 16 years after his passing. In a statement shared on Tuesday, Jonathan...

Power Struggle Rocks PDP: Rival Factions Clash Over ‘Illegal’ Interim Leadership

The leadership crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) escalated on Tuesday as the Abdulrahman Mohammad-led National Working Committee (NWC) dismissed the formation of an interim caretaker committee backed by Oyo State Governor Seyi...

Alleged N15.6bn Fraud: Ex-Skye Bank Boss Tunde Ayeni Sent to Kuje Prison

An FCT High Court has remanded former Skye Bank chairman Tunde Ayeni in Kuje prison over alleged N15.6bn fraud. He pleaded not guilty Alleged N15.6bn Fraud: Ex-Skye Bank Chairman Tunde Ayeni Remanded in Kuje Prison A...