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Firdaus Obiremi The Kaduna State Government has denied approving or releasing N2.3tn for the flag-off of the All Progressives Congress’ 2027 presidential campaign in the state, describing a document circulating on social media as fabricated and misleading. The government said the purported letter, which allegedly indicated that Governor Uba Sani had approved the huge sum for the campaign rally, was neither authored nor authorised by the governor. The state Commissioner for Information and Culture, Ahmed Maiyaki, stated this in a statement issued on Sunday, amid growing controversy over the alleged expenditure. The disputed letter, dated October 18, 2026, and titled…

Daud Olatunji Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu over his claim that opposition politicians were responsible for hunger and poverty in Nigeria, accusing the President of evading responsibility for the economic hardship confronting citizens. Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, described the President’s remarks as “delusion or a staggering case of political amnesia”, insisting that the ruling All Progressives Congress must account for its policies and their impact on Nigerians. Tinubu had blamed opposition politicians for the country’s economic difficulties while speaking on Saturday at the APC presidential campaign flag-off in Kaduna, where he…

Ayomide Awe The presidential candidate of the Allied People’s Movement, Seyi Makinde, has condemned the All Progressives Congress presidential campaign flag-off in Kaduna, describing it as a “carnival of deceit, recycled lies and brazen political fraud.” Makinde accused President Bola Tinubu of attempting to secure re-election with unfulfilled promises while Nigerians continue to grapple with economic hardship, rising poverty, unemployment and insecurity. The APM candidate’s criticism followed the APC campaign rally held in Kaduna on Saturday, where he alleged that the ruling party was attempting to repackage failed promises and offer fresh assurances to a region he said had suffered…

Daud Olatunji Former Ogun State senator and Peoples Democratic Party senatorial candidate for Ogun Central, Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo, has declared support for President Bola Tinubu, dismissing reports linking her to a purported political alliance with former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, ahead of the 2027 general elections. Obasanjo described the report as false, insisting that she had never met Obi for political discussions and had not entered into any arrangement with him over a proposed cross-party voting strategy. Her clarification followed a social media publication attributed to a blog, Very Nigerian, which claimed that a political arrangement tagged the…

….Lions donate 50 white canes, give ₦250,000 cash grants to five beneficiaries ….Beyond Limits provides livelihood equipment to four NAB members, supports event logistics Firdaus Obiremi Persons with visual impairments have called on governments, financial institutions and other stakeholders to dismantle discriminatory barriers and provide accessible infrastructure, employment opportunities and equal access to essential services. They also urged authorities to move beyond temporary financial handouts and charity-based interventions towards sustainable policies that guarantee the independence, dignity and economic empowerment of persons with disabilities. The stakeholders made the call on Friday in Abeokuta, Ogun State, during the 2026 International White Cane…

Daud Olatunji The late national leader of Afenifere, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, rejected a government appointment in 1999 to concentrate on raising his children following the death of his wife, according to his son, Taiwo Fasoranti. Taiwo, the Secretary to the Ondo State Government, said his father declined the offer because he feared that the demands of public office would deprive his children of the parental guidance and stability they needed after losing their mother. The elder statesman, who lost his wife in 1991, also never remarried, insisting that no woman could replace her, according to the SSG. The revelations…

Daud Olatunji Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has threatened to sign the death warrants of four men convicted of kidnapping a woman at the Vegetable Market along Airport Road, Benin City, if they fail to appeal their sentences within the stipulated 30 days. The governor, however, said the convicts could still challenge their sentences through the appropriate legal process, adding that an appeal would only delay the execution of the sentences. Okpebholo made the remarks during a fellowship at God’s People Worldwide Prayer Ministry, where he reviewed his administration’s efforts to tackle kidnapping, cultism and other violent crimes in the…

Ayomide Awe The Federal Government has urged 15 states to urgently strengthen their preparedness against Ebola, warning that gaps in response planning could undermine Nigeria’s efforts to contain the country’s first confirmed imported case of the disease in Abuja. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, made the call on Thursday while briefing the National Economic Council (NEC) on measures being taken to prevent the spread of the virus. Pate disclosed that 21 states had updated their Ebola response plans, while the remaining 15 were yet to complete the process of establishing appropriate preparedness and response…

Toyyibat Qasim The Rivers State Government has launched an investigation into allegations that 16 female students of Government Comprehensive High School, Taabaa, in Khana Local Government Area, were selected for alleged forced virginity testing by individuals claiming to represent a traditional institution. The state Ministry of Education condemned the reported incident, describing it as a serious concern involving the dignity, privacy and fundamental rights of schoolchildren. According to a statement issued by the ministry on October 22, 2026, the alleged incident occurred on September 17, when some individuals reportedly visited the school under the pretext of providing scholarships and exercise…

Firdaus Obiremi The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old butcher, Selim Ayodele, popularly known as Abati, over the alleged stabbing to death of his 26-year-old colleague, Ibrahim Wasiu, following a disagreement at their workplace in Alagbole meat market. The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday after the two butchers had completed their day’s work at a cow meat-selling outlet and became involved in an argument over sweeping the floor. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, explaining that the suspect was arrested following a prompt response by operatives after…