In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the creation of Ondo State, the Government of the state has declared Monday, February 2, and Tuesday, February 3, 2026, as public holidays to enable residents to fully participate in activities. Ondo State was created on February 3, 1976, and the 50th anniversary celebrations are expected to feature cultural, social and developmental activities showcasing the heritage and progress of the State. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor,...

…Says Commission’s Action Won’t Deter Party’s Performance In 2027 Julius Abure, former Labour Party national chairman, has vowed to challenge his ouster from office by the Federal High Court in Abuja Recall that in the judgment Justice Peter Lifu said the leadership dispute within the Labour Party had already been conclusively settled by the Supreme Court in its April 4, 2025 ruling, which affirmed Senator Nenadi Usman, a former Minister of Finance, as head of...

The Anambra State Government has initiated the revocation of ownership of undeveloped landed properties in certain parts of the state. The enforcement began with Awka Millennium City Estate, Agu-Awka, a modern estate that the state governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, had touted as the new Awka city. Dr Ossy Onuko, Managing Director of Awka Capital Territory Development Authority, ACTDA, disclosed this to journalists in an interview on Thursday, during an enforcement exercise. Onuko said the enforcement...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed reports suggesting that Vice President Kashim Shettima may be replaced as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s running mate ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing such claims as false and baseless. The party made this clarification in a press statement this week, amid what it described as growing media speculation over the future of the Tinubu–Shettima ticket. According to the APC, the reports initially appeared as subtle insinuations but...