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Vladimir López, Venezuela’s defence minister, has accused the United States of “criminal military aggression” against the country. Several explosions rocked Caracas early Saturday, with parts of the Venezuelan capital cut off from the electricity grid. Hours later, US President Donald Trump announced on social media that his country has successfully captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife. López spoke in a video shared on social media. He said Venezuelan airspace was attacked in the wee hours, describing the action as “the most criminal military aggression by the US government in North America”. According to him, missiles and rockets fired from combat helicopters struck urban areas…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied reports that it released the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general election. The reports had claimed that the commission unveiled the full preparatory timetable for the poll. However, in a statement on Friday, Adedayo Oketola, spokesperson to the INEC chairman, said the information is “false and misleading”. “INEC has not released any timetable or schedule of activities for the 2027 general election,” the statement reads. “The Commission reiterates that it operates strictly within the provisions of the law. “In particular, Section 28(1) of the Electoral Act, 2022 provides that…

Ibadan, Oyo State The Executive Chairman of Lagelu Local Government, Hon. Mudashiru Kamorudeen, has felicitated his counterpart in Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, on the occasion of his birthday. Hon. Kamorudeen, in a heartfelt message, praised Olufade as an exemplary leader whose administration has brought tangible transformation to Ibadan North through strategic foresight, compassion, and a deep commitment to community development. “Your leadership has been distinguished by a rare combination of intellectual acuity and unwavering dedication to the progress of your people,” Hon. Kamorudeen stated. “The remarkable changes witnessed in Ibadan North under your stewardship stand as clear…

The United States has captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and flown him out of his country following a barrage of missile strikes on the South American nation. In a Truth Social post, US President Donald Trump said: “The United States of America has successfully carried out a large scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolas Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the Country. “This operation was done in conjunction with U.S. Law Enforcement. Details to follow. There will be a News Conference today at 11 A.M., at Mar-a-Lago. Thank you for…

In the political ecosystem of Lagelu Constituency, leadership is no longer measured by noise or fleeting influence, but by depth, consistency, and service. This is where Segun Folorunsho The GSMists USA coordinator, Shigo, fondly called the Lion King of Lagelu, stands out—steadily evolving into a tree planted by the rivers of water, firm-rooted and ever-fruitful. Like that tree, Segun draws strength from the people. His relevance is not seasonal; it is sustained by proximity to grassroots realities, responsiveness to community needs, and an uncommon loyalty to collective progress. Through calm strength rather than brute force, he has provided shade—supporting youths,…

Dr. Debo Akande, the Phenomenal Executive Adviser to the Governor of Oyo State on Agribusiness and International Cooperation and Development, and Director-General of the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA), has delivered a stirring message of Hope, resilience, and renewed momentum to farmers, Agripreneurs, investors, and international partners as the state looks ahead to 2026. In his forward-looking address, Dr. Akande reaffirmed the commitment of the Oyo State Government, under the visionary leadership of Governor Seyi Makinde, to deepen Agribusiness reforms, expand value chains, and secure sustainable prosperity for all stakeholders. According to him, Agribusiness remains the strongest pathway to…

Caleb Mutfwang, Plateau state governor, has officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). Nentawe Yilwatda, national chairman of the party, announced Mutfwang’s entry in social media post on Friday. The APC national chairman welcomed the governor’s decision to join the ruling party. “Today’s registration is a statement of hope and a commitment to a shared vision of inclusive development, peace, and prosperity for Plateau State,” he said. Yilwatda said the party would work closely with Mutfwang to advance the interests of the state, strengthen the APC and deliver dividends of democracy to the people. “We receive you with open arms and…

Companies and statutory bodies that award contracts to unregistered persons will face a N5 million administrative penalty under Nigeria’s tax law. According to the provisions of the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, a taxable person who fails or refuses to register for tax will be liable to a penalty of N50,000 in the first month of default and N25,000 for each subsequent month the failure continues. “A statutory body or company who awards a contract to an unregistered person, shall be liable to pay an administrative penalty of N5,000,000,” the Act said. The law also prescribes penalties for failure to file…

The magistrate court in Sagamu, Ogun state, has granted bail to Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, the driver of the crashed Lexus sports utility vehicle (SUV) involving Anthony Joshua, the former world heavyweight boxing champion TheCable understands that Kayode was charged on Friday by the police on a four-court charge bordering on dangerous driving causing death, reckless and negligent driving, driving without due care and attention, and driving without a valid national driver’s licence. The driver was granted N5 million bail with two sureties. He was remanded in the correctional facility pending fulfillment of the bail conditions.

Following the unfortunate explosion that occurred on January 16, 2024, in the Bodija area of Ibadan, and being aware that intervention funds exist at the federal level for states facing emergencies, His Excellency, the Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, formally wrote to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, requesting approval for financial support to assist the state in managing the disaster.The request In the letter dated January 19, 2024, Governor Makinde outlined the immediate steps already taken by the Oyo State Government to mitigate the impact of the explosion. These measures included the deployment of earth-moving equipment to aid…