• A man who plied the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway 20 minutes before world-renowned boxer Anthony Joshua’s accident has broken his silence on the state of the road
• The man released a video taken when he drove past the road minutes before the crash and dismissed claims that the road was not in good condition
• He suggested a possible cause of Joshua’s road accident and prayed for the repose of the boxer’s inner circle members, Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele, who were killed in the accident

Orowale Kolapo, known on Facebook as Oni Foto, has revealed that he drove past the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway 20 minutes before British professional boxer Anthony Joshua had an accident that claimed the lives of his two team members, Sina Ghami and Latif ‘Latz” Ayodele, on Monday, December 29.

Joshua was hurt in the car crash and is receiving treatment in a Lagos hospital, with some people attributing the accident to the state of the road.

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Anthony Joshua lost two of his close friends in a fatal crash on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
Photo Credit: Oni Foto, Instagram/@anthonyjoshua
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Anthony Joshua’s accident: Man corrects wrong impression

However, Kolapo described such claims as untrue and tagged them the handiwork of propagandists.

According to Kolapo, the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway is one of the smoothest roads in Nigeria, as a whole, adding that there are no bumps from Berger to Iwo Road.

While describing the accident as unfortunate, Kolapo believes it might have been due to the driver’s miscalculation.

He prayed for the souls of those who lost their lives in the accident. Kolapo, who shared a video of the road, wrote:

“Anthony Joshua’s accident was like 20 mins after I drove past the same road and there is a misconception and propaganda going on that it was bad road that caused the mischap,”That is untrue.”Lagos/ibadan express way is one of the smoothest roads in Nigeria as a whole.m You will not step into a Bump from Beger to Iwo Road.

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“It is just unfortunate and I think it was a driver’s miscalculation.”May the souls of the dead rest well.”British boxer Anthony Joshua was involved in a terrible road accident in Nigeria.
Photo Credit: Oni Foto, Instagram/@anthonyjoshua
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Anthony Joshua’s accident: Man’s reaction generates buzz

Legit.ng has compiled some reactions to the man’s post below:

Oluwatobiloba Olabisi Babalola said:

“My husband had a flat tyre and we were fixing it when the accident happened like a flash. It was like I was watching horror film.”

Adegbite Ayoola said:

“I do pass this road every week.”I still pass there today nothing like bumps very smooth road.”The driver was the one that wasn’t driving carefully.”

Ajewole Clement Taiye said:

“I totally agree with you, it was the driver miscalculation or a seconds distraction when he was making a decision (overtaking) probably.”

Aremu Ọmọ Makinde said:

“Do they hired a driver or one of his friends drove the SUV. If one of his friends was the one driving. Probably inexperience he has on such road might have add up to the incident.”

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Idowu Olayinka said:

“I passed the same road this morning”I got to sagamu when I saw the news that an accident happened”Bad road???”No!!!”It’s really a sad occurrence.”May the souls of the dead rest in peace.”

Luqman Oyewunmi Oyeniyi said:

“According To FRSC, “illegal Overtaking Caused The Accident”.”Probably The Escorts Drive Their Usual Wawawa Way.!”

Kingsley Ojiakor-Uncle Santa said:

“I think overspending caused it and driver not being patient cos I learnt he hit a stationary truck.”

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that the last Instagram post of Anthony Joshua’s strength coach, Sina Ghami, who died in a fatal road accident on Monday, December 29, had broken hearts.

While people from around the world heaved a sigh of relief that Joshua survived the accident with minor injuries, people also paid tributes to his close friends and team members who died.

The death of Sina, a qualified sports and exercise rehabilitator who co-founded Evolve Gym in London, left many in sorrow. His last Instagram post has now been flooded with condolence messages from heartbroken netizens.

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An old prophecy about a boxer losing loved ones has resurfaced online following news of a road accident involving British-Nigerian boxing star Anthony Joshua in Ogun State.

The prophecy, shared two months ago by a prophetess identified as BrightTheSeer, recently regained attention after a video resurfaced on TikTok.

In the clip, the prophetess spoke vaguely about a boxer and the loss of loved ones without mentioning any name.

Following the recent incident, some social media users have linked the prophecy to the accident. The resurfaced video has since been widely circulated across social media platforms, sparking mixed reactions.

While some users believe the prophecy foretold the tragic event, others dismissed the connection as coincidental and overly speculative.

The renewed discussion follows a reported road accident involving the 36-year-old boxer on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State on Monday.

Two members of his entourage were confirmed dead, while Anthony Joshua reportedly sustained minor injuries and was taken to the hospital for medical attention.

Online reactions have been divided. Some users expressed fear and concern over spiritual interpretations, while others urged caution, warning against drawing conclusions between prophecies and real-life tragedies without clear evidence.

One commenter wrote, “Does this mean negative prophecies can’t be averted? God, please.” Another added, “Life is spiritual, more grace and anointing.”

Others, however, called for calm, encouraging people to avoid superstition and panic while allowing authorities to properly investigate the incident.

As conversations continue online, many Nigerians are reminding the public to focus on prayers for the victims and their families, while separating spiritual beliefs from confirmed facts surrounding the accident.

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Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has formally announced his bid for the Kogi Central Senatorial seat ahead of the 2027 general elections, positioning himself to take on the incumbent senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.

Bello made the declaration during a courtesy visit to the palace of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, where he met with traditional rulers, religious leaders and key stakeholders from the senatorial district.

Speaking at the gathering, the former governor said he had accepted calls from supporters to contest the election and affirmed his readiness to represent Kogi Central at the National Assembly.

“I accept to run for the Senate in 2027,” Bello stated.

The event was attended by Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, as well as several political leaders and community stakeholders.

According to Politics Nigeria, Bello served as governor of Kogi State from 2016 to 2024. The Kogi Central Senatorial District is currently represented by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who emerged victorious in the 2023 elections.

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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday ordered the remand of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending the hearing and determination of their bail application.

The trial judge, Justice Emeka Nwite, also directed that Malami’s co-defendants, his son, Abubakar Malami, and one of his wives, Bashir Asabe, be remanded in custody.

The order followed arguments from the defence team led by Joseph Daudu (SAN) and the prosecution counsel, Ekele Iheneacho (SAN).

Malami and his co-defendants are standing trial on a 16-count charge of money laundering filed against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The EFCC alleges that the defendants conspired at various times to conceal, retain and disguise proceeds of unlawful activities amounting to several billions of naira.

According to the charge, the alleged offences span several years and involve the use of companies and bank accounts to launder funds, the retention of cash as collateral for loans, and the acquisition of high-value properties in Abuja, Kano and other locations.

The commission further claims that some of the alleged offences were committed while Malami was serving as Attorney-General of the Federation, in violation of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act 2011 (as amended) and the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022.

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Nigeria’s public debt is projected to rise to 34.68 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by the end of 2026, with the trajectory expected to remain sustainable amid improved exchange rate stability.

The projection is contained in the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) 2026 Macroeconomic Outlook for Nigeria.

This, according to the CBN, shows a slight increase from the 33.98 per cent recorded at end-June 2025, reflecting expected new borrowings under continued discretionary fiscal policy actions.

Despite the increase, the apex bank said the country’s debt outlook remains stable, as key drivers of debt accumulation in recent years—particularly exchange rate-related valuation effects—are expected to weaken in 2026.

What the data is saying 

According to the CBN, Nigeria’s public debt-to-GDP ratio is projected at 34.68 per cent by end-2026, compared with 33.98 per cent at end-June 2025.

“The public debt is anticipated to remain on a sustainable path in 2026. It is projected at 34.68 per cent of GDP by end-2026 compared with 33.98 per cent at end-June 2025,” the apex bank stated.

The CBN added that the revaluation effect on public debt, which dominated debt growth between 2023 and 2025 due to sharp exchange rate movements, is expected to narrow significantly in 2026 owing to improved exchange rate stability.

The apex bank explained that exchange rate changes were the main contributor to debt growth from 2023 to 2025, as currency depreciation inflated the naira value of foreign-denominated debt.

However, it said this trend is expected to taper in 2026, reducing the impact of valuation losses on the overall debt stock.

“With these valuation losses easing, debt growth will rely less on one-off adjustments and more on traditional factors like the primary balance, supported by the Tax Act of 2025 and real economic growth,” CBN noted.

The outlook, according to CBN, is supported by expected tax reforms and stronger growth, which should boost revenues and reduce reliance on exchange rate-driven debt growth.

What this means 

The shift away from exchange rate-induced debt growth suggests that Nigeria’s public debt dynamics in 2026 will be shaped more by core fiscal fundamentals than by external shocks.

Sustained exchange rate stability, stronger revenues, and growth could improve debt service capacity, lower borrowing costs, and strengthen confidence in Nigeria’s medium-term debt sustainability.

What you should know 

Earlier, the World Bank projected that Nigeria’s public debt would fall below 40% of GDP for the first time in over a decade.

According to the World Bank’s October 2025 Nigeria Development Update (NDU) themed ‘From Policy to People: Bringing the Reform Gains Home’, economic growth is expected to rise modestly from 4.2% in 2025 to 4.4% in 2027.

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The Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has promised to invest huge resources in the modernisation of physical infrastructure where workers who handle local government administration operate, describing it as the most veritable impetus to accomplish full transformation of the third tier of government.

Governor Oyebanji pledged yesterday during the official inauguration of the new office for the  Ministry of Local Government Affairs located within the precinct of the state secretariat in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital.

The governor, re-presented by his Deputy, Chief Monisade Afuye, was highly ecstatic with the completion of the project, and branded the structure as a necessity and a luxury, saying any office that handles the local government works, where over 70 percent of the population is resident, must operate under a conducive ambience.

As a pragmatic way of promoting excellence, Oyebanji added that his government has ramped up training for workers and shown commitment to their welfare, saying he will continue to provide all necessary incentives that can make the civil service the real engine room of governance.

He said his government was aware of the harrowing experiences of workers while operating under a challenging former office replete with inadequate space, aging infrastructure that is structurally weak, poor ventilation and safety, as well as fragmented work locations that impeded teamwork and coordination.

Oyebanji commended the workers for being resilient and dedicated despite operating with such daunting constraints.

He said: “We understand clearly that an institution charged with the coordination of the local government administration must operate in an environment that reflects efficiency, order, and dignity. Therefore, the reconstruction and expansion effort becomes a necessity and not a luxury.

“What we have before us is a transformation. Modern offices and work spaces, newly built additional offices to accommodate expanding responsibilities, improved ICT system, conference and meeting rooms designed for collaboration, better records management facilities, safer, healthier, and more comfortable working conditions.

“These facilities will enable officers in the ministry to plan better, coordinate better,  supervise better, and ultimately serve our people at the grassroots better. By upgrading the capacity of this ministry, we are strengthening the backbone of grassroots administration across Ekiti State.

“This is consistent with our agenda for inclusive development, institutional reform, and people-centred governance.”

Espousing his views about the pivotality of the project, the state Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Chief Folorunso Olabode, branded it a clear and more appropriate testament to Governor Oyebanji’s administration’s strides to enhance efficiency within the civil service.

Reeling out the accessories provided within the office, Olabode said it comprises 34-room offices that can accommodate 120 workers, describing the edifice as aligning perfectly with Governor  Oyebanji’s doctrine of robust grassroots governance that can bolster productivity and enhance delivery.

Olabode revealed that the project has a moderately commodious mini conference hall that can accommodate 200 persons, thereby signposting how compact and effective the architectural design was.

“For many years, the need for a befitting office accommodation has been an issue that the staff members have yearned for. Today, we achieved it because we have a governor who places a high value on the efficiency and welfare of workers. Let us reciprocate the gesture by being dedicated to duties,” he stated.

The Chairman, Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), Hon. Olusegun Ojo, showered eulogies on Governor Oyebanji for elevating local government administration to a higher pedestal in terms of delivery enabled by high financial autonomy and strong aversion to abandoned projects.

Ojo promised that his colleagues at the local government level would continue to partner with Governor Oyebanji on his well-focused mission to rejuvenate the system and make it garner enough stamina to function properly, and to banish poverty and neglect at the third-tier cadre.

 Saluting the state government’s commitment to the welfare of the civil servants, the Head of Service, Dr. Folakemi Olomojobi, described the project as an architectural masterpiece that befits the civil service, which can help engender staff effectiveness.

“You can notice that Governor Oyebanji is a lover of the civil servants. He believes in a functional and effective civil service, and we are having a ray of hope that things will begin to look up. Let us be dedicated to duties and do what we are supposed to do to enhance productivity,” he stated.

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Monday defended controversial ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, revealing that organisers had received a record 150 million requests for tickets in the past two weeks.

Speaking at the World Sports Summit in Dubai, Infantino stressed that all revenues from next year’s tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada would be pumped back into football around the world.

Infantino’s comments were his first public remarks since the ticketing furore erupted earlier this month, with fan groups branding ticket prices as “extortionate” and “astronomical”.

FIFA later responded to the criticism by announcing that a sliver of tickets on sale would be priced at $60.

“In the last few days, you’ve probably seen there is a lot of debate about ticketing and ticket prices,” Infantino told the Dubai conference on Monday.

“We have six, seven million tickets on sale and we started two weeks ago. I can tell you in two weeks, 15 days, we received 150 million ticket requests. This shows how powerful the World Cup is.”

Infantino said the majority of ticket requests had come from the United States, followed by requests from Germany and Britain.

“If you think that in 100 years of history of the World Cup, FIFA has sold 44 million tickets in total, so in two weeks for the next World Cup, we could have filled 300 years of World Cups,” Infantino said. “This is absolutely crazy.”

“And what is important, what is crucial is that the revenues that are generated from this are going back to the game all over the world and FIFA is the only organisation in the world…that finances football in the entire world.

“Without FIFA there will be no football in 150 countries in the world. There is football thanks to these revenues that we generate from the World Cup which we reinvest all over the world.”

Fan group Football Supporters Europe (FSE) had been among the most prominent critics of FIFA’s pricing strategy for 2026.

The group said earlier this month tickets would cost almost five times more than tickets for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

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The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has expressed concern over the failure of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) to address the long-standing issue of unpaid and delayed Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) allowances affecting Nigerian students across tertiary institutions nationwide.

NAN’s Assistant Secretary General, Comrade Adejuwon Emmanuel, in a statement on Tuesday, said thousands of students who participated in the SIWES programme have reportedly been denied their statutory allowances for years.

“Despite repeated complaints, petitions, and engagements by students’ unions and stakeholders, the situation has remained largely unresolved, subjecting students to undue hardship and eroding confidence in an intervention programme designed to support skill acquisition and workforce development.

“We note with concern that under the leadership of the Director General of ITF, Dr. Afiz Oluwatoyin Ogun, there has been no clear, transparent, or comprehensive explanation to Nigerian students regarding the status of these outstanding payments.

“The continued silence, poor communication, and lack of accountability surrounding SIWES disbursements raise serious questions about administrative efficiency and institutional responsibility within the ITF,” he said.

He added that while the Union does not pre-empt the outcome of any investigation, the widespread allegations of fund mismanagement and diversion circulating among affected students were deeply troubling and demand urgent clarification.

“The federal government owes Nigerian students an obligation of transparency, especially on matters involving public funds earmarked for education and youth development”, the students said.

The students’ body called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene by ordering a comprehensive audit and investigation into the management of SIWES funds over the years.

“Pending the outcome of such an investigation, it is in the interest of institutional integrity and public confidence that the leadership of the ITF be reviewed. Where necessary, the Director-General should either step aside or be relieved of his duties to allow for an unhindered probe.

“Nigerian students should not continue to suffer for administrative failures. SIWES is not a privilege; it is a statutory entitlement. Any system that consistently denies students this right has failed its mandate,” the statement stated.

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Tension heightened in Osun State on Tuesday as opposing leaders of the Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON) issued conflicting statements over the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) decision to end an 11-month strike and resume work in January 2026.

In a statement on Tuesday, ALGON chairman aligned with the All Progressives Congress (APC), Samuel Idowu Abiodun, alerted security agencies to possible breaches of peace across the 30 local government areas and the Ife-East Area Office in Modakeke.

Abiodun said security agencies should “hold Comrade Kehinde Nathaniel Ogungbangbe responsible should there be any breakdown of law and order following NULGE’s announcement that workers would resume duties on January 5, 2026.”

DAILY POST had reported that local government employees had withdrawn services since February 2025, following disputes over the resumption of office by APC-elected council officials reinstated by court orders, leaving council secretariats largely inactive.

Ogungbangbe, President of the Osun State chapter of NULGE, announced on Monday, December 29, that workers would return to work on Monday, January 5, 2026, and called on security agencies to provide protection during the resumption.

Reacting, Abiodun said the resumption notice was “a guise to cause chaos. The APC-elected chairmen and councillors remain the constitutionally recognized occupants of the councils pending final court determination.

“We have been patient and law-abiding since February, but the latest statement from Ogungbangbe shows an intention to subject the state to unrest.

“For the avoidance of doubt, our occupation of council secretariats is legal, constitutional, and legitimate until the courts finally determine our tenure.”

However, a rival statement issued the same day by Sarafadeen Abiodun Awotunde, Executive Chairman of Ifelodun Local Government and ALGON, rejected Abiodun’s claims and described his leadership as self-acclaimed.

Awotunde said the directive by NULGE for workers to resume was lawful and constitutional, insisting that local government employees had the right to access their workplaces without obstruction.

“Local government workers are the legitimate landlords in their councils, while the APC chairmen are illegal tenants. The dispute before the courts did not involve civil servants.”

He maintained that the tenure of the APC chairmen and councillors had elapsed on October 22, citing references made during Supreme Court proceedings.

Awotunde also said the Court of Appeal judgment of June 13, 2025, remained valid and enforceable, warning that continued occupation of council offices could amount to contempt of court.

“Should there be any breakdown of law and order anywhere in the state, Mr. Abiodun Idowu and his associates should be held responsible. We urge security agencies to ensure a peaceful resumption of work,” he demanded.

Meanwhile, the Osun State chapter of the APC, in a statement by Kola Olabisi, its Director of Media and Information, accused the Osun NULGE leadership of overstepping its authority by attempting to dictate conditions for the resumption of work after an 11-month strike.

The APC alleged that NULGE, under its chairman, Dr. Kehinde Nathaniel Ogungbangbe, had become “needlessly involved in partisan politics and was acting as an extension of Governor Ademola Adeleke’s political camp.”

The party described NULGE’s announcement of a January resumption as welcome but said the conditions attached were illegal and contemptuous.

The party insisted that employees could not determine which council executives they would work with.

“It is strange and preposterous for employees to be dictating rules of engagement for their employers. The tenure of the APC-reinstated chairmen and councillors remains before the Federal High Court in Osogbo and could not be decided by the union,” it added.

The APC warned that any attempt to enforce the resumption with conditions could threaten public peace and urged the Police, the Department of State Services, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps to remain alert.

“Should there be any breakdown of law and order in the councils, Ogungbangbe should be expressly held responsible. Security agencies should protect workers who wish to resume without being tied to any obnoxious and illegal conditionalities,” the statement added.

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Former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, appeared in court on Tuesday over allegations of money laundering brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Naija News reports that Malami appeared along with his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, and one other person before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations of money laundering.

They, however, pleaded not guilty to the 16-count charge brought against them.

Naija News recalls that the EFCC had filed a 16-count charge before the Federal High Court in Abuja against Malami, his son Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, and an associate, Hajia Bashir Asabe, over alleged money laundering and unlawful acquisition of properties valued at over N8.7 billion.

In the charge sheet marked FHC/ABJ/CR/700/2025, the defendants were accused of conspiring to conceal, disguise, retain and indirectly acquire proceeds of unlawful activities through bank accounts, corporate fronts and real estate transactions spanning nearly a decade.

The alleged offences were said to have been committed between 2015 and 2025, largely in Abuja, while Malami was serving as the nation’s chief law officer.

According to the charge filed by the EFCC and signed by a prosecution team led by Chief J.S. Okutepa, SAN, Malami and his son allegedly used Metropolitan Auto Tech Limited to conceal the unlawful origin of N1.014 billion kept in a Sterling Bank account between July 2022 and June 2025.

The commission further alleged that another N600.01 million was concealed in the same account between September 2020 and February 2021.

The EFCC also accused the defendants of retaining N600 million as cash collateral for a N500 million loan granted by Sterling Bank Plc to Rayhaan Hotels Ltd, despite allegedly knowing that the funds represented proceeds of unlawful activity.

In another count, the anti-graft agency alleged that between November 2022 and October 2025, the defendants indirectly took control of N1.36 billion paid through the Union Bank account of Meethaq Hotels Ltd, which they allegedly knew to be illicit funds.

The EFCC claimed that the alleged actions violate the provisions of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2011 (as amended) and the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.

The anti-graft agency has listed a range of witnesses, including investigators, bank officials, bureau de change operators, and company representatives, to support its case.

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The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Public Enlightenment to the Governor of Ondo State, Comrade Olufemi Lawson, has described the newly signed ₦524 billion 2026 budget as a critical and strategic step towards economic advancement and improved welfare for residents of the state.

In a statement on Wednesday, Lawson reacted to the signing into law of the 2026 Appropriation Bill by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, noting that the budget, tagged “Budget of Economic Consolidation,” reflects the administration’s firm commitment to sustaining growth, stability and inclusive development across Ondo State.

According to him, the size and focus of the ₦524 billion budget demonstrate the resolve of the Aiyedatiwa-led administration to consolidate ongoing reforms and developmental gains while laying a stronger foundation for long-term economic prosperity.

Lawson said the 2026 budget deliberately prioritises key sectors that directly impact citizens’ lives, including infrastructure development, education, healthcare delivery, agriculture and human capital development.

He explained that increased investment in infrastructure would further open up the state for business and industrial activities, while improved funding for education and healthcare would enhance human capacity and social wellbeing.

The SSA added that the agricultural component of the budget would strengthen food security, empower farmers and create employment opportunities for youths, while sustained attention to human capital development would ensure that Ondo State remains competitive in a rapidly evolving national and global economy.

Linking the appropriation to the administration’s policy direction, Lawson said the 2026 budget is a continuation of Governor Aiyedatiwa’s vision and governance philosophy.

According to him, the budget aligns clearly with the administration’s agenda, which focuses on Opportunity, Unity, Responsibility, Economic Development, Security and Education, all aimed at improving the quality of life of residents across the state.

Lawson reaffirmed the determination of the Aiyedatiwa administration to pursue the Our Ease Agenda with renewed vigour, stressing that the 2026 budget is not merely a fiscal document but a people-centred roadmap designed to uplift communities, stimulate economic activities and enhance the overall wellbeing of Ondo State citizens.

He called on all stakeholders, including public servants, lawmakers, private sector players and the general public, to support the effective implementation of the budget to ensure that its objectives are fully realised for the benefit of the people of Ondo State.

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Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Nasir Idris, has continued to strengthen collaboration with traditional rulers, recognising them as critical partners in the drive for sustainable socio-economic development across the state.

In a move aimed at deepening inclusive governance, the governor established a Traditional Rulers Consultative Forum to provide advisory and supervisory support for his administration’s infrastructural projects and the implementation of key socio-economic programmes.

A statement issued by Abdullahi Idris, Sadaukin Zuru, Special Adviser on Communication and Strategy to the Governor, said traditional rulers have been assigned specific responsibilities, including the review of development projects, impact assessment, and supervision to ensure strict compliance with specifications and standards.

According to the statement, the active involvement of traditional rulers has contributed significantly to the successes recorded by the administration across various sectors of development.

In appreciation of their continued support and commitment, Governor Idris approved the provision of state-of-the-art official vehicles for the Emirs of Gwandu, Argungu, Yauri, and Zuru. He also sanctioned comprehensive overhauls of several palaces, including redesigns and facelifts, with funds released directly to the Emirs to enable prompt payment to contractors.

The cordial relationship between the governor and traditional institutions has drawn commendation from other royal fathers, particularly from the northern axis, who have described the partnership as a model for effective grassroots governance.

The statement noted that the successful hosting of the 2024 National Annual Qur’anic Recitation Competition in Kebbi State further demonstrated Governor Idris’ commitment to promoting Islamic values and strengthening traditional institutions.

More recently, the governor invited the Northern Traditional Rulers Council to Kebbi State for a high-level conference focused on addressing the challenge of armed banditry in the sub-region, underscoring his proactive approach to security and regional cooperation.

Governor Idris’ efforts have earned him several prestigious traditional titles, including Gwarzon Daular Usmaniya, Kauran Nupe, Kauran Kanem Borno, Kauran Gwandu, Jigon Kabi, Gamjin Yauri, and Garkuwan Zuru.

These honours, the statement added, reflect his selfless service to education, philanthropy, and community development, and further position him as a symbol of exemplary leadership and commitment to the people of Kebbi State.

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The Gargari Ward Executive Committee of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Dawakin-Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State has expelled the party’s State Chairman, Hashimu Sulaiman Dungurawa, over allegations of poor leadership, insubordination, and actions said to have triggered persistent internal crises.

Dungurawa, who hails from Gargari Ward, was expelled following a second resolution meeting of the ward executives convened to address what members described as repeated complaints against his leadership style and conduct as state chairman.

Speaking after the meeting, the Chairman of NNPP Gargari Ward, Shu’aibu Hassan, said the decision was unanimously taken in the interest of protecting party unity, discipline, and internal democracy.

According to the ward executives, Dungurawa failed to provide the inclusive, consultative, and responsible leadership expected of someone occupying such a strategic position within the party.

In a communiqué issued at the end of the meeting, the executives accused the NNPP chairman of arbitrarily expelling and suspending loyal and active party members, a move they said weakened the party’s grassroots structure and created fear, resentment, and disaffection among members.

They also alleged that Dungurawa exhibited insubordination to the Executive Governor of Kano State, an action they described as detrimental to party cohesion and harmful to the relationship between the NNPP and the state government.

The ward leaders further claimed that his actions contributed to factionalisation within the party, deepening internal wrangling and eroding public confidence in the NNPP across the state.

“This decision was taken in the best interest of the NNPP. Continuous crises, disregard for party hierarchy, and the unjust expulsion of committed members have severely weakened the party structure,” the communiqué stated.

The ward executive committee stressed that the expulsion takes immediate effect, adding that Dungurawa no longer has the right to identify himself as a member of the NNPP or represent the party at any level.

They said the resolutions reached at the meeting have been formally documented and forwarded to the appropriate party authorities at the local government, state, and national levels for further action in line with the NNPP constitution.

The Gargari Ward executives reaffirmed their loyalty to the NNPP and pledged continued support for the administration of the Kano State Governor, stressing that unity, discipline, and respect for party rules remain critical to the party’s stability and political future.

As of the time of filing this report, Hashimu Sulaiman Dungurawa had not issued any official response to the expulsion or the allegations against him.

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Fire incident, on Monday, razed some shops attached to Sango Divisional Police station.

No fever than eight shops were ravaged by the inferno, which destroyed properties worth millions of naira.

Chairman, Oyo State Fire Service, Hon Maroof Akinwande confirmed the development.

Akinwande in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Monday said that no life was lost in the incident.

He added that the operation was carried in conjunction with men of Federal Fire Service.

He said “Upon arrival, we met eight (8) out of eighty four (84) shops engulfed by fire.

“Firemen promptly launched a coordinated attack on the blaze and restricted the fire from spreading to other shops.

“The firefighting operation was jointly carried with the officers from Federal Fire Service, Ibadan Command”.

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The former Governor of Anambra State and Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has cited an experience from his time as a serving governor to underline what he described as his problem-solving and leadership qualities.

Naija News reports that Obi made the disclosure on Monday during a Space chat on 𝕏 with his supporters, popularly known as the Obidients.

Recounting the incident, Obi said the episode occurred during a flight on British Airways several years ago.

“We were coming back on British Airways years back; I was a serving governor. The entire toilet was messed up. She opened that toilet to use it; it was messed up and she walked away,” he said.

According to him, rather than ignore the situation, he decided to clean the toilet himself after the previous user walked away.

‘I Cleaned It Because I Might Use It Again’

Obi said his action surprised a member of staff who later discovered the toilet had been cleaned.

“I went in there, and she came back. The entire place was cleaned. She didn’t even tell me, but she told a minister and somebody else where she works in the office,” he said.

Quoting the woman, Obi added, “She said, ‘I can’t believe this’.”

He explained that his reason for cleaning the toilet was simple and practical.

“The people called me; I said I cleaned it because maybe I would be the next person that would go back there to use it,” Obi stated.

The former Anambra governor used the story to urge Nigerians to take responsibility when they encounter things that are wrong, instead of looking the other way.

“When you see things that are wrong, clean them. I don’t have house help in my house; everybody knows that. Let us stop all this fake life,” he said.

However, British Airways had yet to react to Obi’s claim as of the time of filing this report.

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