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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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PDP Micro-Zoning Dispute Deepens Ahead of 2027

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FG Declares Carter Bridge ‘Irredeemable,’ Plans New Alignment

The Federal Government says Carter Bridge in Lagos is in a critical state and may be beyond repair, with plans for a new alignment underway.

Bomadi Women’s Group Endorses Mutu, Plans 1,000-Woman March

Bomadi women’s forum rallies 1,000 women in a planned march to back Mutu ahead of the 2027 elections.

Qatar Bans Solo Nigerian Men From Tourist, Transit Visas

Qatar has stopped issuing visas to Nigerian men travelling alone, a move that could hurt business, transit travel, and diplomatic ties.

Government Rules Out Immediate Plan for 5% Fuel Tax

Nigeria rules out plans to start the 5 percent fuel tax now. Officials say the levy will go only into repairing roads.

PDP and SANs Challenge Senate Blocking Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Return

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Senate suspension sparks PDP protests and SAN criticism as legal experts argue the senator should resume after serving six months

NCAA Summons 13 Airlines Over Growing Flight Delays, Cancellations

NCAA calls emergency meeting with 13 airlines over rising flight delays and cancellations, warning of tougher sanctions and stricter passenger protections

Dangote Refinery Says Tanker Strike Won’t Disrupt Fuel Supply

Dangote Refinery says tanker drivers’ strike will not affect fuel supply, reassuring Nigerians of stable operations and uninterrupted distribution systems.

Jonathan’s Camp Courts Peter Obi for 2027 Election

Jonathan courts Peter Obi as PDP pushes a Southern coalition to take on Tinubu in 2027, despite doubts over Jonathan’s eligibility.

NDLEA Dismantles International Drug Cartel With Global Links

NDLEA dismantles a global drug cartel spanning Brazil, UK and Australia after coordinated raids and arrests.

Femi Otedola’s Memoir Tops Amazon Business Rankings

Otedola memoir Amazon success signals a milestone for African business literature, blending personal narrative with lessons from a billionaire entrepreneur.

Femi Otedola Spends $15 Million on Daughter Temi’s Wedding

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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.