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Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has declared his support for President Bola Tinubu, urging Nigerians to give the President more time to implement his policies and deliver on his reform agenda.Speaking during an interview with Western Spring TV, Adeleke said his support is influenced by the principle of power rotation between the North and the South, which he described as an important factor in maintaining political balance in the country.According to the governor, there is a long-standing political understanding that leadership should alternate between the two regions to promote fairness and national unity.Adeleke argued that a single four-year term may not be sufficient for President Tinubu to fully execute his programmes and reforms, stressing that more time is needed f...

The Lagos State Government has announced a temporary traffic diversion along Baale Animashaun Road in the Ifako-Ijaiye area to facilitate the construction of critical drainage infrastructure aimed at reducing flooding and improving stormwater management.According to the government, the diversion will take effect from June 15, 2026, and remain in place for approximately eight weeks while work is carried out on a new culvert designed to channel water from Adfarm Estate, Adson Street, and surrounding communities across Baale Animashaun Road.The Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, stated that the affected section of the road will be temporarily closed to ensure the safety of workers and road users during the construction period.As a result, motorists approaching fro...

Former Army spokesman, Rtd. Major General Rabe Abubakar, has died in the custody of bandits.Confirming the news, Katsina state government descibed the incident as a tragic loss to the state and the nation.The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Nasir Muazu, and made available to journalists.The government said the retired military officer died from complications arising from diabetes and hypertension while in captivity.According to the statement, several efforts were made by the state government and security agencies to secure his release, but the attempts were unsuccessful.The statement read, “The Katsina State Government, with a heavy heart and deep sense of loss, wishes to inform the...

A wave of reactions has trailed a viral video circulating on social media showing a senior office manager and his secretary in what appears to be a controversial interaction inside a workplace setting.The footage, which surfaced online earlier this week, quickly gained traction across various platforms, sparking widespread debate among users who expressed mixed opinions about the incident. While some viewers questioned the professionalism of the individuals involved, others urged the public to avoid rushing to conclusions until full details are verified.As the clip continued to spread, it reportedly drew the attention of colleagues and members of the public, leading to heightened scrutiny of the organization where the incident allegedly took place. However, the company involved has...

The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) will conduct its admission screening test in Lagos State on Saturday, June 20, 2026.According to reports, the announcement was made by the Lagos State Government through the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, which confirmed that preparations are already underway to ensure a smooth and orderly exercise.The screening test forms part of the admission process for candidates seeking entry into the NDA.The state government also disclosed that a delegation from the Nigerian Defence Academy is expected to arrive in Lagos on June 11, 2026, ahead of the examination. The team will hold meetings with relevant agencies and stakeholders to coordinate logistics and ensure proper arrangements for the exercise.Authorities said the visit is aimed a...

Iran has announced that the burial of its late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, will take place on July 9 at the Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad, according to state media reports.The funeral ceremonies are expected to begin on July 4 in Tehran, following multiple postponements of the burial arrangements. Iranian authorities said the delays occurred after Khamenei’s death, which they confirmed on March 1, a day after reported airstrikes on February 28.Officials stated that the final burial will be held at the Imam Reza Shrine, one of the most sacred sites in Shia Islam, located in Mashhad. A national mourning period has also been declared in connection with the funeral proceedings.The funeral procession is expected to pass through major cities including Tehran, Qom, and Mashh...

The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has reportedly chosen former Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi, as his running mate ahead of the 2027 presidential election.The development was confirmed on Saturday by Leader Sampson, the immediate past ADC chairman in Rivers State, who stated that Amaechi had accepted the vice-presidential nomination.Amaechi had previously contested the ADC presidential primary but was defeated by Atiku. Before the primary, he had publicly stated that he did not purchase the party’s presidential nomination form with the intention of becoming vice president.Following the primary election, Amaechi also voiced strong objections to the outcome, amid allegations from some party members that the exercise...

Former Nigerian Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar, has recounted the tense events that followed the death of former military ruler Sani Abacha in 1998, revealing that he was unexpectedly locked in a room at the Presidential Villa before learning of Abacha’s passing.The revelation is contained in Abdulsalami’s autobiography, Call of Duty, which is set to be launched in Abuja as part of activities marking his 84th birthday.According to the retired general, he received an early morning call on June 8, 1998, informing him that Abacha wanted to see him. Believing he might be assigned to represent Nigeria at an ECOWAS summit in Togo, he hurried to the Presidential Villa dressed casually in a tracksuit and slippers due to the urgency of the summons.On arrival, however, he was direct...