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Gunmen Storm Mangu Village at Midnight, Killing Over 20 and Injuring Many Tragedy struck the Binper community in the Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State after heavily armed gunmen launched a midnight raid on unsuspecting villagers, killing more than 20 people and leaving several others critically injured. Eyewitnesses reported that the attackers invaded the […]
Wike Blasts Opposition for Crying Fraud Only When They Lose Elections Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has called out opposition politicians over what he described as hypocritical complaints regarding election integrity in the country. Speaking during a media briefing in Abuja, Wike addressed public debates following the Osun State governorship election. He criticized opposition […]
Federal Govt Brings Home 83 Nigerians as Xenophobic Tensions Rise in South Africa Scores of Nigerian citizens stranded in South Africa are returning home following an emergency evacuation initiative coordinated by the Federal Government to protect nationals from growing anti-immigrant hostility. A batch of 83 Nigerians is scheduled to land at the Murtala Muhammed International […]
Tinubu Allowed Adeleke to Win Osun Poll by Guaranteeing a Level Playing Field, Says Wike Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has declared that Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke emerged victorious in the governorship election because President Bola Tinubu ensured the poll was conducted freely and fairly. Addressing journalists in Abuja during an inspection tour […]
NYSC Boss Praises Youth Corps Members for Standing Firm and Staying Disciplined During Osun Polls Management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Osun State has commended corps members serving as ad-hoc election staff for demonstrating outstanding discipline, professionalism, and patriotism during the state’s governorship election. Osun State NYSC Coordinator, Ekeng Ita Kubiangha, issued […]
Army Overhauls Border Operations in Sokoto as Top Commander Visits Kebbe Over Rising Terrorist Incursions The Nigerian Army has restructured its security framework along the Sokoto-Kebbi axis following an operational assessment visit to Kebbe Local Government Area aimed at neutralizing threats posed by the Lakurawa terrorist group. Major General Bemgha Paul Koughna, the General Officer […]
Goals Galore in Abeokuta as Ikorodu City, Inter Lagos, and Abakaliki FC Claim Big Pre-Season Wins Action intensified at the ongoing 2026 Gold Cup pre-season tournament in Abeokuta as Ikorodu City, Inter Lagos, and Abakaliki FC all registered crucial victories in their respective group encounters at the MKO Abiola Stadium. Ikorodu City put on a […]
Wike’s Peace Committee Assures Fubara’s Camp of Fair Treatment as Rivers Crisis Ebbs In a major step toward ending the long-standing political tension in Rivers State, the peace committee set up to reconcile rival political camps has guaranteed that no stakeholder will face victimisation or punishment for past loyalties. The assurance came during a second […]
Afenifere Congratulates Adeleke on Big Osun Win, Lauds Peaceful Conduct Prominent pan-Yoruba socio-political group Afenifere has extended its warm congratulations to Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke following his re-election, praising the peaceful and orderly atmosphere during the state’s governorship election. In a statement addressing the election outcome, the elder statesmen applauded the citizens of Osun […]
NDC Praises Adeleke and Electoral Body Over Osun Poll Win, Cautions Over 2027 Moves The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has described Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election victory in Osun State as a victory for popular democracy, declaring that voter determination successfully resisted political pressure. Reacting to the final election results, NDC National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, […]
Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Drops to 15.43% as Price Pressures Ease Up Nigerians are getting a much-needed breather as the country’s headline inflation rate continued its downward trend, dropping to 15.43% in July. According to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the new figure represents a 0.48 […]
Edo Assembly Speaker Quits as 18 Lawmakers Plot His Removal, New Leader Takes Over High-stakes political drama unfolded at the Edo State House of Assembly as Speaker Blessing Agbebaku tendered his resignation just hours ahead of an impending impeachment vote. Agbebaku’s decision to step down came after learning that 18 out of the 24 state […]
36 State Governors Celebrate Adeleke’s Re-Election Win in Osun The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has officially extended its congratulations to Osun State Governor Ademola Jackson Adeleke following his re-election victory, declaring that his first-term achievements and personality clearly paid off at the polls. In a statement issued by NGF Chairman and Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman […]
Adeleke Drops N2bn EFCC Lawsuit Following President Tinubu’s Direct Intervention Following his successful re-election, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has ordered the state’s Attorney-General to formally withdraw the N2 billion lawsuit filed against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The high-profile legal battle flared up when the anti-graft agency froze the Osun State Government’s […]
FG Invites Investors to Turn 4,000 Abandoned Plateau Mine Pits into Power and Tourist Attractions In an effort to transform longstanding environmental hazards into commercial opportunities, the Federal Government is inviting private investors to take over and repurpose more than 4,000 abandoned mine pits scattered across Plateau State. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. […]
Joy in Ede as Obasanjo Drops In Unannounced to Celebrate Adeleke’s Big Osun Re-Election Win Celebrations in Osun State reached a new high when former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo paid an unexpected congratulatory visit to Governor Ademola Adeleke at his country residence in Ede. The sudden arrival of the elder statesman caught the governor off […]
APC Digs Into Osun Election Results, Prepares Potential Legal Fight at Tribunal The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has begun analyzing official election materials following the governorship poll, weighing plans to challenge Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election victory at the Election Petition Tribunal. Addressing party members and newsmen following the Independent National Electoral Commission’s […]
Saraki Opens Massive 500-Laptop Tech Hub Built by Bauchi PDP Guber Candidate Thousands of students and young tech enthusiasts in Bauchi State are set to benefit from a brand-new digital hub following the official commissioning of a 500-seater Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre in Azare. The state-of-the-art facility, established by […]
Adeleke Secures Big Win in Osun, Islamic Clerics Warn Against Anti-Christian Talk, Plus Other Big Headlines In a major political update, electoral authorities have officially declared Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke the winner of the state’s governorship election. State Returning Officer Prof. Joshua Ogunwole announced the final results after collation showed Adeleke securing a decisive […]
Dickson and Alliance for Democracy Founders Reunite After 27 Years to Save Nigeria’s Democracy Nearly three decades after shaping Nigeria’s return to civilian rule, key founding figures of the defunct Alliance for Democracy (AD) gathered in Abuja to reconnect and push for a fundamental renewal of the nation’s political culture. Hosted by former Bayelsa State […]