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Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Digital, Information Communication Technology and Cybersecurity, Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide, has declared that the creation of Ibadan state has reached a decisive stage, expressing confidence that the long standing aspiration of Ibadan people will soon be realised. Hon. Olajide, who is also a member of the Constitution Review committee representing Oyo State, made the declaration in Ibadan during activities marking the 55th anniversary of the Oluyole Social Elite Club. The federal lawmaker traced his roots to Akuru Compound, describing himself as a thorough bred Ibadan son whose years abroad never diminished his attachment…

Siminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers, says the 2027 elections will be a “smooth ride” for President Bola Tinubu. Fubara spoke on Friday during the flag-off of the Rivers airport bypass project. “Today, I am very happy. I am not just a member of the All Progressive Congress (APC), I am the number one. I have collected my [membership] card and the form is 001,” Fubara said. “So, from this moment, I am there [in APC] with all my chest and heart. The message is clear: We are going to do everything to make the 2027 election for Mr president a…

Oyo State Deputy Governor, Barrister Bayo Lawal, has offered his profound condolences to the government and people of Bayelsa State following the sudden demise of the state’s Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Oborawharievwo Ewhrudjakpo, Ph.D. Senator Ewhrudjakpo reportedly passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the age of 60, after collapsing in his office. In a media statement, Barrister Lawal described the late Ewhrudjakpo as a dedicated public servant whose life and career embodied commitment, courage, and integrity. “The news of Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo’s passing, at 60, is profoundly heartbreaking. This tragic event, especially considering the circumstances of his…

In a nation where political loyalties shift like sand, and where many talk loudly but deliver little, the real test of leadership lies in consistency, clarity of purpose, and tangible results. It is in this moment of reckoning that the PDP now stands and in this moment, Governor Seyi Makinde emerges not just as a survivor, but as the anchor of a new transformative wave. History offers bitter lessons. The Alliance for Democracy (AD), once a formidable political force in the Southwest, showcased what regional solidarity and idealism could achieve. But in time, internal fragmentation, lack of cohesive national…

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has again reduced its petrol gantry price, slashing the ex-depot rate from N828 to N699 per litre. Real-time market data published on Petroleumprice.ng on Friday showed that the refinery implemented another major downward review, cutting the Premium Motor Spirit benchmark price by N129 per litre — a 15.58 per cent reduction. An official of the refinery, who spoke to PUNCH Online on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to comment publicly, also confirmed the adjustment. He said, “The refinery has reduced petrol gantry price to N699 per litre.” The new price took effect on December 11, 2025,…

Bayo Adelabu, minister of power, has accused Primate Elijah Ayodele, founder and head of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Oke Afa, Lagos, of blackmail and attempting to extort N150 million from him for “spiritual intercession” to make him governor of Oyo state. Adelabu, a former governorship candidate, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 Oyo governorship election. In a petition dated October 13, 2025, signed by Bolaji Tunji, the minister’s special adviser on strategic communications and media relations, to the director-general of the Department of State Services (DSS), Adelabu accused Ayodele of making false prophecies intended to malign his…

The Oyo State Government officially unveiled and launched the toolkit for the Framework for Responsible and Inclusive Land Investment in Agriculture (FRILIA) project today, marking a significant commitment to transforming the state’s agricultural landscape. The Deputy Governor, who spoke at the ceremony, emphasized that the FRILIA initiative is a core pledge towards building a future underpinned by responsibility, inclusiveness, transparency, and sustainability in land investment. The Deputy Governor stated that FRILIA is “not merely a bureaucratic measure; it is a commitment, a pledge to every individual and community within the State.” The framework is set to redefine how land investments…

Senator Monsurat Sumonu, the Chief Imam of Oyo Land, and other dignitaries paid a thank‑you visit to the Oyo State Deputy Governor on Wednesday at his Bashorun residence in Ibadan. The visit followed the successful turbaning ceremony of Alhaji Bilaal Oseni Akinola as the new Chief Imam of Oyo Land, which was officiated by the Chairman Turbaning Planning Committee, Alhaji Imam Daud Tijani Igiogun, under the supervision of Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, and attended by senior Muslim government officials on Saturday. The visiting delegation was led by the chairman of the turbaning Planning committee, Alhaji Igi Ogun, and included Chairman of Atiba Local Government Area,…

_Says energy tokenism can’t address energy poverty_ In a major win for sustainable energy advocacy, the Leapfrog Alliance, Co-launched by the Foundation for Peace Professionals (PeacePro) and 19 global organizations in 2024, has been named Impact Initiative of the Year (Global) at the IMPACT Investment Awards. The Alliance focuses on boosting corporate incentives for clean energy procurement in underserved and under-electrified regions, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. By addressing long-standing gaps and inequities in greenhouse gas accounting, the coalition enables companies to directly support high impact clean energy projects beyond traditional market boundaries, a move that could accelerate energy access…

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has been named Sportsman of the Year in Turkey, Completesports.com reports. Osimhen went home with the individual accolade at the 2025 GQ Türkiye Men of the Year Awards. The Nigeria international was instrumental to Galatasaray’s domestic success last season. The 26-year-old registered 37 goals and seven assists across all competitions for Okan Buruk’s men. Osimhen has scored 11 times in 14 outings across all competitions for the Yellow and Reds in the current campaign. The striker expressed gratitude to the organisers, the club, and the supporters after receiving the award. “I want to say a big…