Former National Publicity Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Kola Ologbondiyan, on Saturday, 6 December, 2025 official withdrawn his membership from the party. Ologbondiyan, who announced this through a letter shared on his X page on Saturday, 6 December, 2025 which was addressed to the PDP Chairman of Okekoko Ward (09), Kabba/Bunu Local Government, Kogi State, thanked the party leadership for the opportunities provided during his tenure and service. “Let me start by thanking you as well as other levels of leadership in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the opportunities provided for me to serve the party as…
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The Oyo State chapter of All Progressives Congress(APC) on Friday, 5 December, 2025 unanimously backed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office in 2027. Party leaders emphasised the need to strengthen unity, rebuild structures, and consolidate gains ahead of the next general election. Tinubu’s endorsement was announced on Friday, 5 December, 2025 at the Oyo APC Stakeholders’ Summit held at the party’s Secretariat, Oke-Ado, Ibadan, the state capital. The summit drew several dignitaries, including Senators Hosea Agboola Alleluyah, Hamzat Adeseun, and Yinus Akintunde; Shittu Adebayo, Akinola Alabi, Dr Ibrahim Olaifa, Tolulope Akande-Sodipe, Olamijuwonlo Alao-Akala; Moshood Erubami; Alhaji Fatal…
The National Publicity Secretary of Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), Ini Ememobong, on Saturday, 6 December, 2025 condemned the defection of 17 Rivers State lawmakers to the All Progressives Congress(APC), describing their action as reckless and an act of betrayal carried out at a critical moment for the state’s democracy. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, who stated this during an interview with Saturday PUNCH, said the lawmakers had portrayed themselves as “enemies of democracy by abandoning the platform through which they were elected.” He accused them of undermining the mandate of Rivers people and destabilising the legislature for partisan gain. Seventeen…
Kano State Fire Service on Saturday, 6 November, 2025 confirmed that tragedies occurred in three local government areas of the state, which led to the deaths of no fewer than five people, including a 10-year-old girl. The first incident occurred in Badume Kanawa Village in Bichi Local Government Area, where three people lost their lives while attempting to re-dig a well. The Kano State Fire Service Public Relations Officer, Saminu Abdullahi, who confirmed the sad incidents through a statement issued on Saturday, 6 November, 2025, said the tragedy happened when the rope they were using accidentally snapped while one of…
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) on Saturday, 6 December, 2025 handed down warning to unregistered Point-of-Sale operators across the country to do proper registration with the commission before January,1 2026 or face sanction. The Commission, which handed down this warning through a statement issued on its Instagram page on Saturday, 6 December, 2025, said it had observed an increase in the number of PoS operators running without registration. CAC had earlier threatened a clampdown on the activities of PoS operators in 2024, a move the operators opposed. In its latest statement, the CAC said the rising number of unregistered PoS…
High-profile dignitaries in Nigeria on Friday, 5 December, 2025 graced the funeral service for the grandson of the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo and former Executive Director of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council, Segun Awolowo. The dignitaries joined family, friends and associates of the deceased at the solemn service held at Our Saviour’s Church, Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos State. Among the prominent attendees were former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and his wife, Toyin, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun. President Bola Tinubu, represented by his Chief…
Following what authorities described as a “coordinated, intelligence-driven offensive” against criminal gangs across kwara State, operatives of the Kwara State Police Command have arrested at least eight suspects linked to a string of armed robberies and homicides, just as they also recovered two Lexus vehicles and other stolen valuables. The state Commissioner of Police Adekimi Ojo made this disclosure while addressing newsmen on Friday, 5 December, 2025 at the Command Headquarters in Ilorin, the state capital. Ojo said one of the breakthroughs was the arrest of 52-year-old Olatunji Samson, who allegedly led a violent robbery operation at Mai Gida Estate,…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw has unveiled 12 distinct groups, promising a captivating blend of high-stakes clashes and emerging rivalries. From June 11 to July 19, 2026, the United States, Canada, and Mexico will host the biggest World Cup yet, featuring 48 teams from around the globe. The draw has thrown up intriguing matchups, pitting tournament favorites and European heavyweights against underdogs and emerging nations. The draw highlighted the initial paths for the three host nations. Consequently, co-hosts Mexico will commence their campaign in Group A, kicking off against South Africa, South Korea, and an…
By Femi Ogbonnikan Following the series of town hall meetings organized by the Ogun State government to seek stakeholders’ inputs into the 2026 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), the governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun on Wednesday, precisely December 3, 2025 presented a ₦1.668trn 2026 budget to the State House of Assembly, tagged “Budget of Sustainable Legacy” for consideration. This amount represents a 63 percent increase from the previous budget. In a radical departure from the past, the entire framing of the budget preparation focuses on high capital allocation driven by aggressive revenue generation. A high Capital Expenditure (CapEx) ratio is the hallmark…
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi In the spirit of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the Bauchi State Chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), has taken its campaign against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) to the State Police Command in order to foster partnership that will reduce the menace to the barest minimum. Receiving members of NAWOJ in his office at the State Police Headquarters, the State Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu stated that as a command, it has stood for the protection of the rigths of women and girls against Gender-Based Violence. He said that the command…