The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has announced its decision to pursue legal action in response to allegations that it has terminated 3,000 employees’ jobs. The company strongly refuted these claims, clarifying that its total staff strength is approximately 2,500. IBEDC described the spread of misinformation as a deliberate and…
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has expressed deep gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for signing the South-South Development Commission Bill into law, a move the group describes as historic and pivotal for the region’s growth. In a statement issued by PANDEF’s National Chairman, Ambassador Dr. Godknows Igali, the forum…
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has declared his uncertainty about his 2027 presidential ambition. Atiku, who has contested for the presidency six times, made the remark in a yet-to-be-aired interview for a television show, Untold Stories, with Adesuwa Giwa-Osagie. His remarks came a few days after he announced the formation…
Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi has defended his clash with former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili. In an interview with Channels Television Monday evening, Nwaebonyi claimed Ezekwesili instigated the confrontation by calling him a hooligan When asked if he regretted the clash, he maintained his stance, saying that it is unfair for…
The Osun State Government has denied reports that social services are lacking in all local government areas in the state. This is in response to allegations from opposition parties that there’s a breakdown in Local Government services in the state due to the absence of workers at the councils. Reacting…
Soyinka has rejected any attempt by Nigerians to dictate the timing of his assessment of President Tinubu’s government. Speaking on a popular Channels Television programme today, he asserted his independence, making it clear that he would not be bound by external schedules. Soyinka emphasised that he would only offer his…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned the federal government against politicizing local government autonomy, stressing that the recent judicial ruling on the matter must be respected and implemented without delay. Speaking at the inauguration of the newly elected National Administrative Council (NAC) members of the Nigeria Union of Local…
Former National Vice Chairman, North-West of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Salihu Lukman, who is a key leader in the coalition of political leaders, plotting the defeat of President Bola Tinubu at the 2027 general election has said negotiations are ongoing and nothing has been finalised about the movement. Lukman…
Twelve inmates in the early hours of today have escaped from the Federal Correctional Center in Kotonkarfe in a jailbreak. The Kogi State Government confirmed the jail break in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kingsley Femi Fanwo. Fanwo described the incident as “unfortunate” but assured citizens…
Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has refuted allegations linking him with militant groups, dismissing recent social media posts and videos as fake and malicious attempts to incite tension in the state. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, Fubara condemned the circulation of fabricated videos purportedly…

