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Gov Adeleke Felicitates with Vice President Shettima at 59

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7 months ago

September 3, 2025

Eric

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima on the occasion of his 59th birthday, celebrating him as a leader with unquantifiable zeal for progress.

Governor Adeleke lauds Vice President Shettima’s enduring history of service, transforming not just communities but lives through effective governance, commending him for the endearing contributions to the incredible turnaround of the country’s economic situations under the President Bola Tinubu-led administration.

The Governor acknowledges the ex-Senator’s admirable intellectual prowess and ability to harness human capital for national development, praising him for effectively aggregating interests in the National Economic Council (NEC) towards the objective of moving Nigeria forward.

“On this day, I celebrate Vice President, His Excellency Kashim Shettima, GCON, on the occasion of his 59th birthday. Senator Shettima is a practical reflection of dedication, investing decades of his life in the service of the people and contributing to the progress of the society,” the Governor was quoted as saying in a congratulatory message.

“As Governor of Borno State, Senator Shettima fought hard to keep his people safe in the face of a vicious extremism challenge, and now as Vice President, he diligently undertakes initiatives and policies that directly bears on the lives of Nigerians, particularly the commendable coordination of palliatives to citizens following the removal of fuel subsidy.”

Governor Adeleke prays to Almighty Allah to bless him with many more celebrations in good health and sound mind so as to continue to offer guidance and support for those who looks up to him.

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Eid-el- Fitr: Interior Minister Announces Thursday, Friday As Public Holidays

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2 weeks ago

March 18, 2026

Eric

The Federal Government has declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr, the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani, on Tuesday in Abuja.

The declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government.

The minister extended warm greetings and congratulations to Muslim faithful on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast.

Tunji-Ojo urged Muslims to sustain the virtues of love, generosity, peace, tolerance, and sacrifice emphasised during the holy month.

He also called on Nigerians to use the festive period to pray for the continued peace, unity, and prosperity of the country.

“The federal government remains committed to fostering national unity and peaceful coexistence among all Nigerians,” he said.

The minister encouraged citizens to celebrate responsibly and extend acts of kindness to the less privileged in society.

He noted that Eid-ul-Fitr represents a period of reflection, gratitude, and compassion, urging Nigerians to uphold these values beyond the festive season.

The Federal Government also reaffirmed its commitment to promoting unity and strengthening peaceful coexistence across the country.

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Nine Senators Announce Defection to ADC

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3 weeks ago

March 12, 2026

Eric

Nine senators on Thursday announced their defection from their various parties to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Five of the senators dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), three left the Labour Party (LP), and one from the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA).

The defectors from PDP are Senators Dauda Yaroe, Lawal Usman, Ogochi Onawe, Aminu Tambuwal and Austin Akubondu.

The LP defectors are Senators Ireti Kingibe, Victor Umeh and Tony Nwoye.

Eight of the senators who dumped the PDP and LP cited leadership crises in their parties for their defection.

However, Senator Eyinnaya Abaribe said he dumped APGA because the party sacked him in September 2025.

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Police Council Confirms Tunji Disu As Substantive IGP

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1 month ago

March 2, 2026

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The National Police Council has confirmed Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police.

His name is now to be sent to the Senate for screening.

President Bola Tinubu appointed Disu as the acting IGP on February 25, 2026, following the resignation of former IGP Kayode Egbetokun.

Tinubu, in a statement by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, had said he would convene a meeting of the Nigeria Police Council to formally consider Disu’s appointment as substantive IGP, after which his name would be transmitted to the Senate for confirmation,” he said.

The former AIG assumed office as the acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP) last Wednesday.

Disu, 59, took over the reins as Nigeria’s new police chief at a brief ceremony at the Louis Edet House in Abuja, shortly after President Bola Tinubu decorated him as the acting IGP.

Until his appointment, Disu served as Assistant Inspector-General in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon, Lagos.

He was promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police last year.