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Oyo broadcaster, Oriyomi Hamzat’s posters flood IbadanThe former Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Rauf Olaniyan, has declared his intention to succeed his former boss, Governor Seyi Makinde. Olaniyan said he would run for the Oyo State governorship seat in the 2027 general election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He made the declaration during the Oorelope Local Council chapter of the APC general meeting held at Baptist High School, Igboho, Oke-Ogun axis of the state. The former deputy governor lamented the struggles of notable Oke-Ogun’s sons who had attempted to govern the state without success, attributing their…

Agency The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted thunderstorms and rain from Wednesday to Friday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Tuesday in Abuja envisaged early morning thunderstorms on Wednesday over parts of Taraba, Kaduna and Adamawa in the northern region. It anticipated thunderstorms with rain over parts of Kebbi, Taraba, Zamfara, Katsina, Kaduna, Kano, Sokoto, Gombe and Bauchi states later in the day. According to it, early morning thunderstorms are expected over parts of Benue, Kwara, Niger, the Federal Capital Territory and Nasarawa States in the North central region. “Later in the day, thunderstorms with rains are anticipated…

•Bode George urges Tinubu to reinstate FubaraSuspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed confidence in the direction the state is taking amid the ongoing political challenges, stating that the state will emerge stronger and more united at the end. The governor described the period as a call to action, one that requires the use of the state’s collective creativity, energy, and commitment to overcome the challenges ahead. Accordingly, Fubara restated his strong commitment to upholding the rule of law, protecting fundamental human rights, and ensuring that all citizens, regardless of political affiliation, can actively participate in the democratic process.…

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has hosted military and para-military personnel during its monthly thanksgiving service at the Church’s headquarters, The Throne of Grace, in Ebute-Metta, Lagos. The event was organised to address the insecurity challenges and recognise the sacrifices made by security operatives in the line of duty. The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, was represented by the Chaplain of the Nigerian Navy, Captain Ajayi. Other dignitaries at the service included Squadron-Leader Rev Tunde Agboluaje of the Nigerian Air Force, RCCG Chaplain I Pastor Josiah Bolarinwa, Assistant Commander of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…

Ikenna Obianeri Residents of Ekwulobia community in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State including a United States-based public health expert, Dr.OkwudiliEzeike, have raised the alarm over severe threats of gully erosion, ravaging their homes, critical infrastructure and means of livelihood. They called on both the federal and state governments including global initiatives to address the menace South-East Punch learnt that the erosion had washed away large portions of the community’s land while over 1,000 houses, farmlands remain on the danger list with some residents already displaced. Speaking with journalists after conducting them round the erosion sites at the weekend,…

The Cherubim and Seraphim (C&S) Society has reaffirmed its commitment to preserving the spiritual and humanitarian legacies of its founding members as it celebrates its centenary. At a press conference held at its headquarters in Okesuna Lafiaji, Obalende, Lagos, the society outlined a series of events marking 100 years since its establishment. The Centenary Anniversary Committee Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, emphasized the significance of the milestone, urging members to uphold the principles of prayer, evangelism, healing, deliverance, and modest living. “C&S founders infused healing, evangelism, and a moderate lifestyle into their work, and it earned them rewards,” Ojelabi stated. “Hundred…

President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, said he will continue to serve Nigeria, no matter how much the people he described as “naysayers” pursue their politics. The President also said it is only through investment in critical infrastructure such as roads, rail, power, healthcare, and education, and coordinated and integrated development, that the country’s full potential could be unlocked. Tinubu stated this where he had gone to commission the Arterial Road N16 (Shehu Shagari Way), from Ring Road One (Nnamdi Azikiwe Way) to Arterial Road N20 (Wole Soyinka Road), among others in the Katampe District of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),…

Sunday Nwakanma The Gregory University, a privately owned university located at Uturu, Abia State at the weekend administered the physician’s oath on 83 medical doctors who recently graduated from the institution’s school of Medical Sciences. The induction, which was the 3rd batch in the university, comprised 26 males and 52 female doctors. Addressing the inductees, the Founder/Proprietor of the university, Prof. Gregory Ibe, said the establishment of the university was driven by his vision to empower humanity, particularly in the area of medicine. Ibe, who was represented by the Vice Chancellor (Administration), Prof. Uwaoma Uche, expressed happiness that his vision…

The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has faulted the renaming of the International Conference Centre (ICC) in Abuja after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. CUPP’s National Secretary, Chief Peter Ameh, in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, observed that the pattern, which extends to other public assets including the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Technology Innovation Complex, Bola Ahmed Tinubu Barracks, and Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal Polytechnic, reeks of personal branding and a desperate bid to rewrite history through paint and concrete, rather than through transformative leadership. CUPP further described as reckless the expenditure of N39 billion on refurbishing the already functional…

The Patriotic Volunteers, a pressure group of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has challenged the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) to account for the management of public resources entrusted to it in the last two years of its administration in Kano. Besides, the group alleged gross acts of incompetence, disregard for the rule of law, and misappropriation of funds in Kano, demanding a clear explanation on the management of public resources. Addressing a press conference on Wednesday in Kano, Patriotic Volunteers National President, Alhaji Usman Alhaji, asked Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to make public the total revenue received from the…