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The Omoluabi Progressives, a political group led by ex-Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, has said its members have resolved to quit the All Progressives Congress. A statement signed by the Organising and Publicity Secretary, Omoluabi Progressives, Oluwaseun Abosede, obtained in Osogbo, stated that the decision to quit APC was the consensus of the stakeholders in the group. Abosede said the decision was taken after the group ratified an earlier resolution of members from the 332 wards across Osun State at its monthly meeting held in Ilesa on Sunday. “Some of the reasons adduced for the resolution include ostracisation from the…

By Philip Agbese  In the chronicles of life, there are leaders, and then there are exceptional leaders. Many are contented with maintaining the status quo, while few embrace the mantle of distinction, challenging the status quo and redefining what it means to serve with humility, integrity, and a resolute commitment to humanity. Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, PhD, GCON, the Speaker of Nigeria’s 10th House of Representatives, firmly belongs to the latter category. In my careful observation of him over the few years of knowing him, I discovered that he is a nationalist to the core, a consummate servant-leader, and a…

Lagos Tops 2024 VAT Generation with N2.75 Trillion, Rivers Second In Nigeria Lagos – Lagos State has emerged as the top earner of Value Added Tax (VAT) in Nigeria in 2024, generating a whopping N2.75 trillion. This figure significantly surpasses that of other states, underscoring Lagos’s dominant position in the country’s economic landscape. Rivers follows closely with N832.69 billion, while Oyo secures third place at N272.41 billion. Key Takeaways: Significant Disparities: The data reveals stark disparities in VAT generation across the country. Economic Powerhouses: Lagos, Rivers, and Oyo, known for their robust economic activities and industrial hubs, dominate the list.…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed board chairpersons for 42 federal organisations and a secretary to the board of the Civil Defence, Immigration, and Prisons Services. The President has also appointed a new managing director for the Nigerian Railway Corporation and a director-general for the National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI). President Tinubu directs the board chairpersons not to interfere with the management of the organisations, emphasising that their positions are non-executive. All the appointments take immediate effect. 1. NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE CORPS, MINISTRY OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT – Hon. Hillard Eta Chairman (Cross River) 2. NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS…

A male adult of about 45 years old and a female adult of about 37 years old (both names withheld) were rescued from the jaw of death by the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service from a vehicle accident involving their Lexus Jeep 350 with registration number EKY 251 HW and a Mack Trailer with registration number BDG 513 XW conveying two containers of 20 feet each. The accident which was a visible call on the Isolo Fire Station of the Agency at about 18:35 hours Wednesday, at the busy Toyota bus stop on Apapa – Oshodi Expressway inward Isolo,…

By Sandra Abaji Nigeria’s path to sustainable economic growth has been fraught with challenges such as political headwinds, policy inconsistencies, and structural inefficiencies, but the economic policies put in place under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration in 2023 marked a significant change in approach, and the Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritizes resource optimization, fiscal responsibility, and sustainable development, is reshaping Nigeria’s economic landscape. Economic policy is undoubtedly the cornerstone upon which nations build prosperity, combat poverty, and secure the future of their citizens. At the forefront of this great transformation is senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, the Honorable Minister of Budget…

… Officials omitted 2,840 Votes scored by PDP in affected PUs in the LGA …Court admits CTC Results sheets, Bvas and IREV Copy of Results evidence tendered by Witness -Benin City, Edo State Hearing at the Justice Wilfred Kpochi-led three-member Edo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal continued today 21st January 2025 with shocking revelations of how INEC unlawfully excluded a total of 2,840 Votes scored by PDP Candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo in 76 Polling Units in Ward 2, Ikpoba Okha LGA at the September 21st Governorship Election in Edo State Giving his testimony at the resumed hearing of the petition…

Former Governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun CON, FCA, has received the news of the passing of the member of the House of Representatives, representing the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency of Ogun State, Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga, with great shock and sadness. Hon. Onanuga died on Wednesday after a brief illness. She was aged 59. Senator Amosun described the death of Hon. Adewunmi Onanuga as a loss of an illustrious indigene of Remoland, Ogun State, a vibrant lawmaker, and a committed grassroots politician who made impactful contributions to the development of Remoland and Ogun State. “It saddens my heart…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate Asue Ighodalo has expressed gratitude to the people of Edo State and reiterated his confidence in the judiciary as the tribunal proceedings over the disputed September 2024 governorship election intensify. Speaking to reporters outside the courthouse on Wednesday, Ighodalo addressed supporters’ concerns while condemning acts of intimidation aimed at disrupting the legal process. “We strongly believe that the judiciary will do the right thing, and we’re looking forward to the outcome of the tribunal,” Ighodalo said. “Our focus remains reclaiming our mandate and working positively for the good people of Edo State. We…

By Ishaq Kunle Sanni The Obaship institution in Yorubaland, if not the whole of the southern part of Nigeria, is so much embellished in paganistic ritualism that ordinarily a Muslim should not touch it even with the longest pole. But the Institution of monarchy is constitutionally recognised and have tremendous influence on the life of people at the grassroots and there is nothing that can be done about it even in the futuristic sense. The glittering glamour of the office, coupled with the fact that it is for life in perpetual splendour makes it attractive. However,we have two of them…