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The Federal Government has warned that 11 states may experience heavy rainfall that may lead to flooding between Sunday and Thursday. According to a notice issued by the Federal Ministry of Environment’s National Flood Early Warning Centre, the affected states and locations are Adamawa State (Ganye, Natubi); Benue State (Abinsi, Agyo, Gogo, Ito, Makurdi, Udoma, Ukpiam); Nasarawa State (Agima, Rukubi, Odogbo); Taraba State (Beli, Serti, Donga); Delta State (Umugboma, Umukwata, Abraka, Aboh, Okpo-Krika); and Niger State (Rijau). Others are Kebbi State (Ribah); Kano State (Gwarzo, Karaye); Katsina State (Jibia); Sokoto State (Makira); and Zamfara State (Kaura Namoda, Shinkafi, Maradun, Gusau,…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has reacted to the ordeals of Oba Joseph Oloyede, Apetu of Ipetumodu town, who is serving a jail term in the United States of America over fraud. Adeleke was said to have instructed the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs to take action on the jailed monarch, amid calls by some of the natives of Ipetumodu for the replacement of the vacant stool. Adeleke made the order on Friday during the State Executive Council meeting. According to a statement by the state Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, the governor described the…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) successfully held peaceful ward congresses across all 33 local government areas of Oyo State, including Irepo LGA, which comprises ten wards. The exercise attracted a large turnout of members and was widely praised for its transparency and inclusiveness. In Irepo, stakeholders and party elders constituted by the state PDP secretariat commended Governor Seyi Makinde and his Deputy, Barr. Abdul-Raheem Adebayo Lawal, for fostering peace, unity, and inclusiveness within the party. They attributed the peaceful outcome to the Acting Governor’s commitment to internal democracy, noting that at the stakeholders’ meeting held on Monday, 08/09/2025, all…

.As state launches implementation strategy Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area, His Excellency Wamkele Mene, and the Acting Governor of Oyo State, Barr. Abdulraheem Bayo Lawal, have declared that the AfCFTA will unlock prosperity, create employment and boost the economy of the state. Mene maintained that Oyo State’s decision to integrate with the rest of Africa through the AfCFTA, will result in the expansion of economic opportunities for the state, as according to him, the initiative will boost the state’s trade volume, unleash economic prosperity on the youth, the informal sector, farmers, manufacturers and entrepreneurs in the…

OBIdients (supporters of Peter Obi) have appealed to former President Goodluck Jonathan to support their principal instead of contesting against him in the 2027 presidential election. This comes after Obi and Jonathan held a closed-door meeting on Thursday. Obi posted pictures of himself and the former president on his X handle, describing Jonathan as “a very dear elder brother, statesman, and leader”. He added that their discussion centred on the state of the nation. Although it is being speculated that he will contest the 2027 presidential election, Jonathan has yet to make a public pronouncement on the issue. OBIdients have,…

There are 60 days left until the INEC Chairman’s tenure expires on November 9, 2025. The Anambra State governorship election on November 8, 2025, will be the last major election Professor Mahmood Yakubu oversees as INEC Chairman. Who should replace him? List Of INEC Chairmen From 1999 Till Date: Eyo Esua — 1964 – 1966 Michael Ani—-1976 – 1979 Victor Ovie-Whiskey— 1980 – 1983 Eme Awa—-1987 – 1989 Humphrey Nwosu—1989 – 1993 Okon Uya— June 1993 – Nov 1993 Sumner Dagogo-Jack— 1994 – 1998 Ephraim Akpata—1998 – 2000 Abel Guobadia—2000 – 2005 Maurice Iwu—2005 – 2010 Attahiru Jega—2010 -…

A new minister in Albania charged to handle public procurement will be impervious to bribes, threats, or attempts to curry favour. That is because Diella, as she is called, is an AI-generated bot. Prime Minister Edi Rama, who is about to begin his fourth term, said on Thursday that Diella, which means “sun” in Albanian, will manage and award all public tenders in which the government contracts private companies for various projects. “Diella is the first cabinet member who isn’t physically present, but is virtually created by AI,” Rama said during a speech unveiling his new cabinet. She will help…

The President of the Association of Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON), Aminu Gwadebe reported that many Chinese businesses in Nigeria are now swapping yuan for naira , instead of reaching for dollars like before. Naira is the Spicy Chow Mein Noodles Chinese Traders are Rushing Here’s the gist: Back in 2018, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) signed a currency swap agreement. Translation: Nigeria set aside ₦720 billion, while China set aside ¥15 billion yuan (about $2.5 billion at the time), so businesses in both countries could trade directly without touching…

The last few weeks have seen Oyo State witness several developments. The Executive Governor of the state, ‘Seyi Makinde, embarked on his annual leave, transmitting power to the Deputy Governor, Barr. Abdulraheem Bayo Lawal, who has since become the Acting Governor of the state. The tradition of officially handing over power to the Deputy Governor became popularised by Governor Makinde, a public office holder who has demonstrated through several actions and policies that public office holders do not have to be uppity to command respect. By entrusting the Deputy Governor with the full powers that enable him to oversee…

I warmly felicitate the Oyo State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Demola Ojo (Ijaya), alongside our dynamic PDP Youth Leader and Acting Publicity Secretary, Micheal Ogunsina, as they mark their birthdays. Your dedication to service, loyalty to our great party and commitment to progress remain sources of inspiration. On this joyous occasion, I pray for your continued strength, wisdom and fulfilment in the years ahead. Congratulations.