Bayelsa West Senator Seriake Dickson has disclosed why he recused himself from a Senate Committee investigation into former Petroleum Minister Timipre Sylva regarding allegations of a $14.8 million diversion. Key points from Dickson’s statement: Context:

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Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has commented on the life imprisonment sentence of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). In a post on his verified X account, Obi expressed concern that the conviction comes at a time when Nigeria is facing severe economic hardship, insecurity, and governance challenges. He

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The Emir of Hadejia, Alhaji Dr. Adamu Abubakar Maje, has cautioned newly appointed Imams and Deputy Imams against involving themselves in judicial issues, stressing that such matters should always be referred to the appropriate authorities. Speaking at his palace during the appointment of eleven Juma’at Mosque Imams and five Deputy Imams, the Emir emphasized that

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The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has made significant strides in Ogun State after a recent sensitisation programme held at the Crownbirth Event Center, Ijebu-Ife. The initiative, facilitated by Otunba Femi Adewumi and hosted by Dr. Oluwadare Kehinde, Executive Chairman of Ijebu East Local Government, increased awareness and uptake of the NELFUND student loan scheme.

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The Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Nigeria and Overseas has expressed deep sorrow over the recent terrorist attack on its congregation in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area, Kwara State. The incident claimed the lives of three church members, while the resident pastor and several others were abducted. In a statement, the church extended condolences to the

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Ewi of Ado Ekiti, Oba Rufus Adeyemo Adejugbe Aladesanmi III, celebrating both his 80th birthday and the 35th anniversary of his coronation. In a statement released on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described Oba Adejugbe as one

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The Oke-Bola Comprehensive High School (OBCHS), Ibadan, Class of 1989, is set to host a grand reunion on November 29, 2025, at the school premises. The event, themed “Together Again: Celebrating The Journey, Rekindling The Bond,” will bring together former classmates, teachers, and friends from across Nigeria and abroad to reconnect and reflect on their

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The Ogun State Government, under the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) programme, has inaugurated a Multi-Stakeholder Agribusiness Forum (MAF) aimed at increasing food production and reducing rural poverty. The forum is designed to strengthen private-sector participation across the agricultural value chain, promote sustainable agribusiness operations, and foster an enabling policy environment for agribusiness growth in

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The Asiwaju Mandate Group (AMG) has launched a statewide series of grassroots engagements in Ondo State to strengthen its political structure, mobilise supporters, and highlight President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s achievements ahead of the 2027 general elections. On Tuesday, AMG held simultaneous Local Government meetings across all council areas, with Ward-level meetings set to run from

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The Oodua People’s Congress Reformed (OPC-R) has distributed food items, clothing, and financial support to the families of its deceased members in Lagos. The beneficiaries, including hundreds of wives and children, gathered at Oodua House, Ikeja, during the 2025 Heroes and Heroines Day, an annual event organised by the OPC to honour departed members. Leader

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