The newly appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, is currently appearing before the Senate for his screening and confirmation. Amupitan, who arrived at the National Assembly complex earlier and exchanged pleasantries with Senators, was accompanied to the chamber by the Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Ododo, and other dignitaries. At … Read more
Madagascar’s ousted president confirmed for the first time that he had fled the country, issuing a statement after a military-led power grab prompted by weeks of demonstrations that have plunged the island nation into crisis. President Andry Rajoelina left between October 11 and 12 after “explicit and extremely serious threats were made against the life … Read more
The Nigerian Medical Association on Thursday informed the Federal High Court in Abuja that the illness of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, is not life-threatening. The medical panel set up by the NMA President said it had concluded the health assessment ordered by the court on the IPOB leader … Read more
State Chairmen of the Peoples Democratic Party have dissociated themselves from a court action instituted to stop the party’s forthcoming national convention slated to hold in Ibadan, Oyo State, in November, saying they remain committed to the unity and progress of the PDP. Speaking to journalists on behalf of the PDP Chairmen Forum in … Read more
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has travelled to the United Kingdom to seek medical attention, multiple sources close to the development confirmed on Tuesday morning. The report, first published by Western Post, was confirmed by a source who had earlier told The PUNCH that the minister … Read more
The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to prioritise low and middle-income earners, internally displaced persons and other vulnerable groups in the allocation of a 753-unit estate recently forfeited to the government. As reported by Channels TV, the resolution followed the adoption of a motion by Rep. Jafaru Leko on the … Read more
IBADAN – THE Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly and Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has been honoured with the Outstanding Legislative Leadership Award by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council. The award was presented at the opening ceremony of the 2025 … Read more
IBADAN – The Oyo State Government has directed roadside traders and those selling in containers along Airport Road, Old Ife Road and Onipepeye areas of Ibadan to relocate their trades. The government gave the traders two weeks to put an end to roadside trading on the axis. The ultimatum expires on Monday, October 27, 2025. … Read more
ABUJA – AS part efforts to revitalize Nigeria’s power sector, the Federal Government on Tuesday announced it has finalized a comprehensive plan to deploy ₦4 trillion in government-backed bonds aimed at settling verified arrears owed to power generation companies (GenCos) and gas suppliers. The move comes after years of unresolved debts, which have hampered industry … Read more
IBADAN – THE Nigerian Army (NA) troops of 2 Division/Sector 3 Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have continued to sustain operations against criminal elements operating within its Area of Responsibility (AOR). A press statement by Lieutenant Colonel Polycarp Okoye, the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations 2 Division Nigerian Army stated that, “During a night patrol along … Read more