Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on Tuesday evening confirmed that he has joined the Accord Party ahead of his bid for a second term in the 2026 governorship election. His spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, announced the development in a statement issued in Osogbo. He said the governor made the declaration at the Banquet Hall […]
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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), ending months of speculation about his political future. Fubara announced his decision on Tuesday while addressing stakeholders at the Government House, Port Harcourt. His move comes less than 72 hours after 17 members of the Rivers
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President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve the deployment of Nigerian troops to the Benin Republic to support the country’s democratic institutions. The request was contained in a letter read to lawmakers by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio. Tinubu said the planned troop deployment, described as a Peace mission, was in
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The Cross River State Government has announced a 20-day work-free period for all civil and public servants to enable full participation in Christmas and New Year celebrations. The directive, contained in circular GO/HOS/4/Vol.III/277 and issued by the Head of Service, Mr Orok Okon, is effective from December 15, 2025, to January 5, 2026. Under
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The Presidency has revealed how President Bola Ahmed Tinubu acted decisively to protect democracy in Benin Republic after an attempted coup. According to a statement released by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to Tinubu, the President immediately ordered Nigerian Air Force fighter jets to support loyalist forces in Benin following urgent requests
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A member of the United States House of Representatives, Riley Moore, said on Sunday that he had concluded a “very productive” visit to Nigeria, announcing the trip in a post on his X account. “I came to Nigeria in the name of the Lord and on behalf of the American people,” Moore wrote, adding, “Just
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Authorities in Benin Republic have arrested about 13 soldiers linked to the country’s recent failed coup attempt, according to security and military sources who spoke with AFP on Sunday. The detainees, mostly active-duty soldiers, plus one former military officer , are suspected of involvement in the plot. Officials said the arrests came just hours after
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Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North, has urged lawmakers to strengthen oversight of financial services that operate outside traditional banks. He told colleagues that many digital platforms are poorly monitored, making them easy targets for cybercriminals. He called on the National Assembly to close the gaps that fraudsters exploit. Oshiomhole made the appeal on Thursday
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The marketing firm handling the sale of Nigeria’s presidential Boeing 737-700 Business Jet has removed the aircraft from its listings. The jet, which was previously advertised on the company’s website, was no longer visible when Tribune Online visited the site. In an email to PUNCH, Manager of Market Research at JetHQ, Laurie Barringer, confirmed that
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A bill proposing the death penalty for kidnapping and hostage-taking offences has passed its second reading at the Senate. The plenary session on Wednesday was presided over by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The bill seeks to classify all kidnapping-related offences as acts of terrorism and prescribes the death penalty without the option of fines or
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