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Gbenga Daniel says Ijebu Remo State Bid Near Agreement as Talks Intensify in Ogun

KEY POINTS • Daniel says lawmakers are nearing agreement on the proposed Ijebu Remo state• Unity between Ijebu and Remo communities seen as key to National Assembly approval• Talks ongoing on the proposed state name and capital Gbenga Daniel, a former governor of Ogun State and...

Video of Olubadan Declining Alaafin Handshake Sparks Fresh Debate Over Yoruba Traditional Hierarchy

KEY POINTS • Viral footage from an Ibadan event shows the Olubadan ignoring a handshake offered by the Alaafin• Ibadan traditional leaders describe the gesture as disrespectful and warn against repeat incidents• Governor Seyi Makinde has not commented directly on the controversy A short conversation between...

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Mbah’s Move to APC Can’t Weaken PDP, Says Ologunagba

PDP spokesman Debo Ologunagba says the party remains strong despite Governor Peter Mbah’s defection to the APC ahead of the 2027 elections.

Nigerian Student Deported for Breaching UK Visa Work Limit

Nigerian student deported for breaching UK visa work limit after father’s death pushed her to overwork to pay tuition fees.

Wike Denies Nominating Anyone for INEC Chairmanship

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike denies nominating anyone for INEC chairmanship, dismissing boycott rumors and crediting President Tinubu for Abuja’s progress.

Court Throws Out FG’s Evidence in Dasuki Money Laundering Case

The Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected fresh evidence the government tried to submit in Dasuki’s money laundering trial.

IMF Lifts Nigeria’s 2025 Growth Outlook to 3.9%

IMF raises Nigeria economic growth forecast 2025 to 3.9 percent, driven by stronger fundamentals, investor confidence, and fiscal reforms.

117 Northern Nigerian Students Depart for Algerian Scholarships

117 northern Nigerian students have departed for Algeria on fully funded scholarships to study medicine, engineering, and other fields

Cameroon Opposition Candidate Tchiroma Claims Election Victory

Opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary claims victory in Cameroon’s presidential election, challenging President Paul Biya’s 43-year rule

Tony Elumelu Urges Shift From Aid to Investment in Africa

Tony Elumelu urges a shift from aid to investment in Africa, calling for partnerships that prioritize entrepreneurship and sustainable growth.

ASUU Strike Halts Universities as Government Tightens Grip

ASUU strike shuts Nigerian universities as lecturers protest unpaid salaries and government enforcement intensifies across campuses.

Nigeria’s Host Community Fund Rises to ₦373bn

Nigeria’s NUPRC says the host community fund has hit ₦373bn, financing hundreds of new projects under the Petroleum Industry Act framework.

NNPC Raises Fuel Price to ₦955 per Litre

NNPC raises petrol price to ₦955 per litre amid rising global oil costs, FX pressure, and public backlash over inflation.

Bilyaminu Bello’s Family Slams Tinubu’s Pardon for Maryam Sanda

Bilyaminu Bello’s family condemns Tinubu’s presidential pardon for Maryam Sanda, saying it reopens painful wounds and dishonors justice.

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Gbenga Daniel says Ijebu Remo State Bid Near Agreement as Talks Intensify in Ogun

KEY POINTS • Daniel says lawmakers are nearing agreement on the proposed Ijebu Remo state•...

Video of Olubadan Declining Alaafin Handshake Sparks Fresh Debate Over Yoruba Traditional Hierarchy

KEY POINTS • Viral footage from an Ibadan event shows the Olubadan ignoring a handshake...

New Awujale to Emerge Within a Month as Ijebu Ruling House Screens 86 Nominees

KEY POINTS Fusengbuwa Ruling House says screening of 86 nominees for Awujale has been...

Nigeria DisCos Collected N210 Billion in October, NERC Says

Nigeria’s DisCos collected N210 billion in October 2025, according to NERC, as billing gaps and subsidies continued to weigh on electricity sector finances.