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I’ve No Rift With Makinde, Olubadan, Says Alaafin

07.04.2026

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade 1, has dismissed insinuations of rifts with Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja (Arusa 1), describing his relationship with both leaders as cordial. The monarch made this clarification on Tuesday while speaking with journalists in Oyo Town. According to...

HVACR Open In Lagos, To Address Nigeria’s Infrastructure, Climate Change

07.04.2026

West Africa Infrastructure Expo and HVACR Nigeria opened at the Landmark Centre, Lagos, on Tuesday, marking the debut edition of both events. The inauguration ceremony was led by Engr Valerie Agberagba, Deputy President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, in the presence of Engr Aluyah Dauda Okodugha, Distinguished Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers;...

Oborevwori Unveils Landmark Welfare Package For Doctors

07.04.2026

…Approves Special, Tax-Free Allowance to Curb Brain Drain In a decisive move to strengthen healthcare delivery and stem the persistent tide of medical brain drain, Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has approved a comprehensive welfare package for medical doctors, including a special tax-free allowance aimed at enhancing retention and attracting new professionals into the...

Group Raises Alarm Over Alleged Posting Of APC Agents To INEC

07.04.2026

A group under the aegis of the Osun Grassroots Movement (OGM) has alleged that some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are being secretly posted to critical departments of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the August 15 elections. In a statement issued by its convener, David Adetunji, on Tuesday in Osogbo,...

N135bn Budget For Election Litigation, Bad Signal

07.04.2026

Action Aid Nigeria (AAN) has decried the Federal Government’s decision to earmark ₦135.22 billion for post-election litigation ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying it is a bad signal for the country’s electoral process and democratic norms. The Humanitarian organisation, through an official statement signed by its Country Director, Dr Andrew Memedu, condemned it and...

Anambra Senatorial Aspirant Pledges Prioritisation Of Education, Youth

07.04.2026

An aspirant for the Anambra Central Senatorial District in the 2027 general election, Prof. Jerry Ugokwe, has promised to give priority attention to education and youth development if elected to the exalted office. Ugokwe, who is a Chieftain of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), made this promise in a press statement issued in Abuja...

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