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In a decisive move to curb the rising wave of insecurity across Nigeria, the Federal Government has officially designated kidnappers and violent armed groups as terrorists. This announcement was made on Monday by the Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, during an end of year press briefing held in Abuja. According to the Minister, the classification […]

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Monday morning, signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, with a total sum of ₦892,085,074,480.79. The newly signed budget, tagged the “Budget of Economic Expansion,” reflects the administration’s strategic shift from consumption to production. Commending the Oyo State House of Assembly, Governor Makinde praised lawmakers for their swift

Ahead of Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa’s official “Thank You Tour” to Akure North and South local governments, scheduled for tomorrow, a leading House of Representatives hopeful and grassroots mobilizer, Hon. Tomisin Edu Falade, has extended a heartfelt welcome to the Governor, describing him as a symbol of unity, stability, and development in Ondo State. In

……a call for National Reputation & Governance Failure This ongoing crisis reflects poorly on governance and infrastructure planning and the indiscipline of residents and citizens of the nation. A major federal highway in such a dilapidated state, with minimal intervention, raises questions about priorities. An unconfirmed report says a fallen truck, might be heavily responsible

The Federal Government has declared Thursday, December 25 and Friday, December 26, 2025, as public holidays to mark Christmas and Boxing Day. The government also declared Thursday, January 1, 2026, as a public holiday for the New Year celebration. In a statement on Monday, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajayi, said

Chairman of the Presidential Tax Reform Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has addressed growing public outrage over alleged alterations to recently passed tax reform laws, which are scheduled to take effect from January 1, 2026. Oyedele’s reaction comes amid increasing pressure from civil society organisations, lawmakers, and prominent political figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and

Suspected armed robbers have attacked and shot two policemen and one female bystander at Ipele Junction in the Owo council area of Ondo State.According to police sources, the operatives of the Safer Highway Patrol were confronted by three armed men riding on a motorcycle while performing their lawful duties at the location. The attackers reportedly

In a moment of relief and celebration, all the remaining 115 students kidnapped from St. Mary’s Catholic Private Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, Agwara LGA of Niger State, have regained their freedom. This final release brings the total number of rescued children to approximately 265, effectively marking the end of a harrowing month-long ordeal

The Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to press freedom, professionalism, and transparency, urging journalists in the state not to relent in interrogating government policies and holding public officials accountable. Governor Aiyedatiwa gave the charge on Saturday while addressing journalists and media executives during a media interface and state dinner held

In a move aimed at strengthening media operations and supporting journalists in the discharge of their constitutional duties, Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the donation of an brand new bus to the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ondo State Council. The governor made the approval on Saturday night during