Dangote Refinery Reduces Petrol Price To N970 Per Litre ‘To Repay Nigerians For Their Support’

The Dangote Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), or petrol, to ₦970 per litre, down from ₦990 per litre. This decision was shared in a statement by the refinery’s Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, on November 24, 2024. The move is described as a gesture…

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PDP Governors Allege Manipulation In Edo, Ondo Gubernatorial Elections, Seek Judiciary’s Action

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors and leadership have raised serious allegations regarding the recently concluded Edo and Ondo State gubernatorial elections. In Ondo, the PDP criticized the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for what they described as widespread irregularities, vote-buying, and manipulation. They alleged that these practices led to the victory of Lucky Aiyedatiwa…

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Edo Governor Okpebholo Sets Up 14-Member Panel To Probe Obaseki’s Administration

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has established a 14-member State Assets Verification Committee to investigate the administration of his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki. The committee, chaired by Dr. Ernest Umakhihe, includes notable members such as Kassim Afegbua, Patrick Obahiagbon, and others, and is set to be inaugurated on November 26, 2024. The committee’s goal is to…

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Nigerian Army Defies Court Ruling, Holds 15 Cattle Dealers in Custody in Abuja for Months, Tampering with N88 Million and 341 Cows

We gathered that 12 of the men were arrested at a military checkpoint in the afternoon on May 17, 2024 on their way to purchase cows in some communities in Borno State, according to their lawyer, Barr Abdulwahab Aliyu. The Nigerian Army is defying a court order by continuing to detain 15 cattle dealers in…

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PDP Governors Accuse APC of Manipulating Edo and Ondo Elections, Urge Judiciary Intervention

Governors elected under the banner of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of manipulating the outcomes of the recent governorship elections in Edo and Ondo states. This claim was made during an extraordinary session of the PDP Governors Forum held on Saturday in Jos, Plateau State. The governors…

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Tinubu Requests National Assembly’s Confirmation of Lt. Gen. Oluyede as Chief of Army Staff

President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the Senate to confirm Lieutenant General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the substantive Chief of Army Staff. A similar request has also been sent to the House of Representatives. In letters sent to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas on Friday, the President…

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Northern Elders Again Reject Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bill, Back 19 Governors, Monarchs On Withdrawal

The Northern Governors Forum, representing 19 northern Nigerian states, has strongly opposed President Bola Tinubu’s proposed Tax Reform Bill. This bill seeks to revise the distribution model for Value Added Tax (VAT) from a centralized system to a derivation-based model, which allocates tax revenues based on where goods and services are consumed rather than the…

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Nigerian Labour Congress To Commence Indefinite Strike December 1 Over Minimum Wage In Zamfara

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced an indefinite strike set to begin on December 1, 2024, in Zamfara State and other states where the new minimum wage of ₦70,000 has not been implemented. This decision follows the failure of some state governments, including Zamfara, to comply with the 2024 National Minimum Wage Act, despite…

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Dr.Mrs. Omorinola Olanipekun Congratulates Governor Aiyedatiwa, Dr. Olaide Adelami, Engr. Adetimehin and Thanks Irele People for their Support

Dr. Mrs. Omorinola Olanipekun (JP) MCIPA, a prominent leader in Ondo State, has congratulated Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on his electoral success, along with his Deputy, Dr. Olaide Adelami MNI, and the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for their contributions to the state’s progress.

In a statement, she praised their collective efforts in advancing Ondo State, especially highlighting Governor Aiyedatiwa’s leadership in areas such as infrastructure, health, education, and economic growth.

Dr. Olanipekun also acknowledged the essential roles of Engr. Adetimehin, APC Chairman, whose leadership has strengthened the party’s position in the state.

She expressed deep gratitude to the people of Irele Local Government for their unwavering support, which helped secure the APC’s victory in the region.

Dr. Olanipekun called for unity and continued progress, urging all parties to collaborate for the state’s future prosperity.

Her message emphasized the importance of ongoing commitment to development, cooperation, and mutual support for the betterment of Ondo State.

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