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Ekiti Government Approves Installation Of Female Regent For Vacant Alara Stool

For the first time in history, the Ekiti State Government has formally approved the installation of a female Regent to temporarily occupy the vacant Alara stool in Aramoko-Ekiti, Ekiti West Local Government Area. Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, announced the approval

August 23, 2025

Life & style·Grassroots

Olubadan-Designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, To Be Crowned September 26

The Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, will be officially installed as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland on Friday, September 26, 2025. Governor Seyi Makinde has approved his nomination, while a state government delegation met with Ladoja and members of the Olubadan-in-Council at his

by News Editor

August 21, 2025

Religion·Grassroots·Headlines

Elsie O. Dennis Wins 2025 African Christian Fiction Writers Award

In a remarkable celebration of faith and storytelling, acclaimed author Elsie O. Dennis has been awarded the prestigious African Christian Fiction Writers Award for 2025 for her latest work, One Christmas Morning. The announcement was made at a vibrant ceremony held on

by News Room

August 16, 2025

News Update·Grassroots·News·Politics

PDP Candidate Raises Alarm Over Alleged Thugs, Vigilantes In Ovia Polling Unit

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the Ovia Federal Constituency, Rev. Johnny Akpitanyi, has raised concern over the alleged infiltration of Unit 7, in Oghede, Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State, by thugs and 150 vigilantes. He disclosed

by News Editor

August 16, 2025

Grassroots·Elections·News·News Update

Agencies Assure Readiness For Munya Bye-Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared full readiness for Saturday’s bye-election in Munya Local Government Area of Niger State. Speaking in Minna on Thursday during the presentation of sensitive materials to stakeholders at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the

by News Editor

August 15, 2025

News Update·Grassroots·News

Mbah Commissions Five Ultra-Modern Bus Terminals, Deploys 100 CNG Buses In Enugu

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has inaugurated five state-of-the-art transport terminals and rolled out 100 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) mass transit buses, marking a major milestone in his administration’s plan to build a modern, multimodal transport system. Speaking on Thursday during

by News Editor

August 15, 2025

News Update·Grassroots·News·Politics

Abia PDP Slams Ude Oko Chukwu’s Record, Says 20 Years In Power Yielded “No Tangible Legacy”

The Abia State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has launched a scathing assessment of former Deputy Governor Ude Oko Chukwu’s performance during his two decades in the party, following his recent resignation. Chukwu, who served 12 years in the Abia

by News Editor

August 10, 2025

Grassroots·News·News Update

Enugu Sets New Standards For Ongoing, Future Projects

The Enugu State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure has unveiled new measures aimed at ensuring strict adherence to industry standards across all current and upcoming projects in the state. The Ministry stated that this move is part of its renewed efforts to

by News Editor

August 6, 2025

Elections·Grassroots·Headlines

Pro-Democracy Group Calls for Immediate Suspension Of Planned August 30 LG Elections In Rivers

A pro-democracy coalition, Alliance of Civil Society Organisations for Expansion of Electoral and Democratic Space (ACCESS), has called for immediate suspension of the local government elections in Rivers, slated for Aug. 30. The pro-democracy group, in a statement issued by its Spokesperson,

by News Editor

August 6, 2025

News Update·Grassroots·News·Politics

Osun APC Raises Alarm Over Governor Adeleke’s Two-Week Absence

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has raised alarm over the two-week absence of Governor Ademola Adeleke, alleging he left without providing adequate information to the public about his whereabouts. In a statement released on Tuesday by Kola Olabisi, the

by News Editor

August 5, 2025

Grassroots

Tragic Discovery of Abandoned Newborn in Ijebu Ode

In a heart-wrenching incident that has shocked the community of Ojofa in Ijebu Ode, a day-old baby was discovered abandoned, wrapped in a cloth and laid on a nylon bag. The grim finding occurred earlier today, prompting immediate action from local responders.

by News Room

August 2, 2025

News·Grassroots

Tragedy in Odigbo as Police officer’s son beheads 15-year-old brother

A senior police officer in the Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State experienced a devastating tragedy when his 26-year-old son allegedly beheaded his 15-year-old brother, Emmanuel, in connection with ritual practices. The incident has sent shockwaves through the agricultural community, as

by News Room

July 30, 2025

Grassroots·News

Wild Elephant Claims Farmer’s Life in Itasin-Imobi in Ogun State.

In a heart-wrenching incident that has left the Itasin-Imobi community in Ijebu East Local Government Area of Ogun State reeling, a wild elephant has killed local farmer Musa Kalamu. The tragic event unfolded on Monday, July 28, 2025, when the elephant, believed

by News Room

July 30, 2025

News Update·Grassroots·News

Rivers LG Elections Set to Hold August 30

The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has announced August 30 as the new date for the 2025 local government elections. The exercise was initially scheduled for August 9. According to the Chairman of RSIEC, Michael Odey, the election will now be

by News Editor

July 29, 2025

News Update·Grassroots·Headlines

Panic in Kano as Wild Animals Escape From Ex-Accountant General’s Residence

Tension gripped the Daneji community in Kano over the weekend after a python reportedly escaped from the residence of Ahmed Idris, the former Accountant-General of the Federation. The shocking discovery led to the evacuation of not just the python, but also a

by News Editor

July 29, 2025

News Update·Grassroots·News

Blackout Looms In Lagos As TCN Begins 25-Day Maintenance Work On Monday

Electricity users in Lagos will experience ‘intermittent’ blackout as the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) begins a 25-day maintenance of the Omotosho – Ikeja West 330kV power line. The TCN, in a statement, said the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and the

by News Editor

July 28, 2025

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Ekiti Government Approves Installation Of Female Regent For Vacant Alara Stool

Olubadan-Designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, To Be Crowned September 26

Elsie O. Dennis Wins 2025 African Christian Fiction Writers Award

PDP Candidate Raises Alarm Over Alleged Thugs, Vigilantes In Ovia Polling Unit

Agencies Assure Readiness For Munya Bye-Election

Mbah Commissions Five Ultra-Modern Bus Terminals, Deploys 100 CNG Buses In Enugu

Abia PDP Slams Ude Oko Chukwu’s Record, Says 20 Years In Power Yielded “No Tangible Legacy”

Enugu Sets New Standards For Ongoing, Future Projects

Pro-Democracy Group Calls for Immediate Suspension Of Planned August 30 LG Elections In Rivers

Osun APC Raises Alarm Over Governor Adeleke’s Two-Week Absence

Tragic Discovery of Abandoned Newborn in Ijebu Ode

Tragedy in Odigbo as Police officer’s son beheads 15-year-old brother

Wild Elephant Claims Farmer’s Life in Itasin-Imobi in Ogun State.

Rivers LG Elections Set to Hold August 30

Panic in Kano as Wild Animals Escape From Ex-Accountant General’s Residence

Blackout Looms In Lagos As TCN Begins 25-Day Maintenance Work On Monday

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