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By Peter Omopo Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Ado-Ekiti to represent President Bola Tinubu at the inauguration of Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji for a second consecutive term in office. Shettima arrived at the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport, where he was received by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, Governor Oyebanji and other senior government officials. Also present were governors from Kwara, Imo, Sokoto, Kebbi, Ondo and Jigawa states, alongside All Progressives Congress National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda, Director General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council Abdulaziz Yari and former Ondo State Governor Olusegun Mimiko.…

By Peter Omopo The Lagos State Government will commence a 35 day rehabilitation of Ozumba Mbadiwe Road on Monday, October 19, 2026, introducing traffic diversions and alternative routes to minimise disruption to motorists. The rehabilitation will cover the stretch from the Adetokunbo Ademola/Civic Centre junction to Samuel Manuwa/BJ. The Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, announced the project in a traffic advisory issued on Thursday, October 15, outlining diversion arrangements for motorists travelling through the affected areas. Under the plan, a contra flow system will operate on the Lagos bound lane between Samuel Manuwa and Adetokunbo Ademola/Civic Centre while work is…

By Peter Omopo The Federal Government and the Kaduna State Government have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to convert Sir Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa Memorial Hospital in Kafanchan into a Federal Medical Centre, in a move aimed at expanding access to specialised healthcare in Southern Kaduna. The agreement was signed on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at the Kaduna State Liaison Office in Abuja. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, said the initiative would bring specialist medical services closer to underserved communities, particularly residents of Jema’a Local Government Area and the wider Southern Kaduna region. In…

By Peter Omopo The United States Mission in Nigeria has partnered with talent and marketing communications agency PenzaarVille Africa to train more than 100 emerging Nigerian digital creators on building influential brands and generating income from online content. The training was conducted through a virtual workshop titled “From Content to Influence: Building a Creator Brand on U.S. Platforms,” which brought together aspiring content creators and emerging influencers to explore strategies for growing their audiences and turning their creative work into sustainable businesses. Participants received insights into building digital brands, engaging audiences and monetising content across platforms such as Instagram, Facebook,…

By Peter Omopo President Bola Tinubu has directed Nigeria’s security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue all citizens held captive by terrorists, bandits and kidnappers, ordering them to dismantle criminal camps across the country. The President also charged security chiefs to ensure a peaceful environment for the 2027 general election, warning against voter intimidation and the use of security personnel to favour any political party. Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), disclosed the directives to journalists on Thursday after a security meeting with Tinubu at the State House, Abuja. The meeting, which lasted more than three hours, reviewed the…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo Life is unpredictable, and nobody knows what tomorrow holds. In our relationships, marriages, and dealings with others, let us learn to value people while we still have the opportunity. Don’t allow pride, anger, selfishness, or unnecessary conflicts to destroy beautiful relationships. The person you neglect today may be the one you desperately wish to see tomorrow. Treat people with love, respect, kindness, and sincerity because life is temporary, but the memories we leave behind can last forever. Live wisely, love genuinely, and never wait until someone is gone before appreciating their worth. ADT Cares

By Peter Omopo United States President Donald Trump has cancelled plans to livestream the scheduled execution of former US Army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan, who killed 13 unarmed American soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas, in 2009. Trump announced the decision on Thursday, October 15, following criticism of the proposed broadcast, which he had previously supported as a possible deterrent against terrorism. In a statement, the president said he had reconsidered the proposal after receiving objections from people who would rather not watch the execution. He maintained, however, that Hasan would still face execution by firing squad as scheduled on December 3,…

By Peter Omopo The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has dismissed reports of a planned increase in electricity tariffs, assuring Nigerians that the Federal Government is prioritising improved power supply and reliable electricity across the country. Tegbe gave the assurance in Ibadan, Oyo State, during the groundbreaking ceremony for five interconnected mini grid projects with a combined generation capacity of 17.7 megawatts and a 17.74 megawatt hour Battery Energy Storage System. The projects, located in Bola, Jiboye, Molade Adelubi, Ogo Oluwa and Sooko Elega, are expected to provide electricity to communities across Akinyele, Ido, Ibadan North, Egbeda and Lagelu Local…

By Peter Omopo Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has announced the launch of the ‘Ask AA’ portal, a digital platform designed to enable Nigerians to ask questions about his political agenda, public service record and policy proposals ahead of the 2027 general elections. The initiative was announced in a statement issued on Thursday by Phrank Shaibu, Director of Strategic Communication for the African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council. According to the statement, the free platform is scheduled to go live at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, allowing Nigerians to submit questions on the economy, security, technology, job creation and…

By Peter Omopo The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the death of one person following an attack on supporters welcoming politician and broadcaster Oriyomi Hamzat back to Ibadan. The police said the incident occurred shortly after the supporters departed Molete for Iwo Road, where Agidigbo FM, Hamzat’s radio station, is located. The Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, identifying the deceased as 40 year old Azeez Tajudeen from Oke Amu in Otesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State. According to the statement, Tajudeen sustained a severe injury to his right eye…