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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2023 Ogun State governorship election, Ladi Adebutu, has been arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS), according to a statement by the party. The PDP’s Ogun State Publicity Secretary, Kayode Adebayo, confirmed Adebutu’s detention in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Monday. Adebayo stated that Adebutu was reportedly invited by the DSS for questioning in connection with disturbances during the local government elections held on Saturday, November 16, 2024. “This is to inform members of our great party, the Peoples Democratic Party, that our leader has indeed been detained by the…

The Governor of Ondo State and candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has won in all the local government areas in the state. According to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Aiyedatiwa defeated the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Agboola Ajayi and other governorship candidates. See the results below: 1. Ifedore LGA: APC: 14157 PDP: 5897 SDP: 21 2. Ondo East LGA: APC: 8163 PDP: 2843 SDP: 15 3. IleOluji/OkeIgbo LGA: APC: 16600 PDP: 4442 SDP: 08 4. Idanre LGA: APC: 9114 PDP: 8940 LP: 24 APGA: 25 5. Irele LGA APC:…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will be without some key players when they take on Rwanda in their 2025 AFCON qualifying final match at 5 p.m. on Monday, November 18. Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, who is dealing with family matters after the recent loss of his father, and dependable wingback Ola Aina are both unavailable for the fixture. Ademola Lookman’s participation remains uncertain due to a knock sustained in Thursday’s match against Benin Republic. Maduka Okoye is expected to take the goalkeeping duties in the Super Eagles against a motivated Rwandan side at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. Note…

A Southwest Airlines plane preparing for departure to Indianapolis was reportedly struck by gunfire at Dallas Love Field Airport on Friday night, the airline confirmed. The incident occurred around 9:48 p.m. at 8000 Herb Keller Way, according to the Dallas Police Department. A spokesperson for Southwest Airlines stated that the aircraft was hit, but no injuries were reported among the passengers or crew onboard. WFAA, quoting a police source, revealed on Saturday that there were 99 people aboard the flight when the shooting happened. Authorities have not yet disclosed details about the source of the gunfire or the motive behind…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed deposit money banks (DMBs) to prioritize cash disbursement through automated teller machines (ATMs) to ensure efficient and responsible distribution. The directive, issued in a circular titled “Mystery Shopping & Spot Checks on Cash Disbursement Activities of Deposit Money Banks (DMBs)”, was signed by Solaja Olayemi, Acting Director of the Currency Operations Department, on Friday. The CBN stated that it has commenced spot checks and mystery shopping exercises to monitor compliance and prevent the disbursement of mint naira notes to individuals hawking the currency. The apex bank emphasized the importance of these initiatives…

In a major boost for sitting Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the Ondo State governorship election, three gubernatorial candidates have stepped down and endorsed his re-election bid. Dr. Ajibola Falaye, Hon. Jenyo Ataunko, and Olaide Ibrahim, representing the Accord Party, National Rescue Movement (NRM), and African Democratic Congress (ADC) respectively, announced their decision during a solidarity visit to Aiyedatiwa on Thursday. The endorsement was confirmed by Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, Chief Press Secretary to the governor. Speaking on behalf of the group, Dr. Ajibola Falaye highlighted Aiyedatiwa’s commitment to public service and his performance in office…

Nigerian Activist, Deji Adeyanju has advised the Governor Of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara to fearlessly confront his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. Adeyanju argued that there is nothing that Fubara would do that would make Wike throw in the towel, adding that the FCT Minister is a totalitarian. The lawyer stated this during a press conference in Abuja on Friday, revealed by State Reporters. He insisted that Wike does not believe in a middle ground and the way to solve the crisis in Rivers State is for Fubara to challenge his predecessor. According to Adeyanju: “There is nothing that Fubara would do…

The emergence of Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, as the National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has been invalidated by the Court of Appeal. The ruling of the Appeal Court also affirmed Tajudeen Baruwa as the re-elected NURTW president. State reporters recalls that the Southwest Zone of the NURTW had last week, elected MC Oluomo as the new National President. The election was conducted during the Quadrennial Delegate Conference held at the union’s Zonal Secretariat in Osogbo, Osun State. The ally of President Bola Tinubu has since resumed office at the union’s…

The surge in food and fuel prices has driven Nigeria’s inflation rate to 33.88% in October 2024, up from 32.70% in September, according to the latest report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The NBS released its Consumer Price Index and Inflation report for October on Friday, revealing that the month-on-month headline inflation rate stood at 2.64%. Food inflation also recorded a significant increase, rising to 39.16% in October compared to 37.77% in the previous month. Earlier in the week, the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Inflation Expectation Survey had forecasted a rise in the nation’s inflation rate, which has…

The Zamfara State government has expressed concern over the large number of ghost workers in the state’s civil service, calling the situation “alarming” and perplexing. Barrister Ahmad Liman, the State Head of Service (HoS), disclosed this during a press briefing in Gusau, highlighting the challenge of accurately determining the number of genuine civil servants employed by the state. According to Liman, the verification exercise—still ongoing—has so far revealed that ghost workers are primarily concentrated in the health and education sectors. “In a particular hospital, there were 22 health workers receiving salaries, but the verification revealed that only two health workers…