INEC engages political parties on draft 2026 regulations ahead of 2027 polls

By John Dike, Osogbo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced consultations with political parties on its draft Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties, 2026, setting the stage for the 2027 general elections. The engagement, held today in Abuja, brought together party leaders and key stakeholders to review and provide input on the proposed […]

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Osun unveils grassroots development plans for six LGs

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State has taken a bold step toward accelerating grassroots development with the launch of comprehensive community development plans across six Local Government Areas of the state . The initiative, driven through a partnership between the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room and the Community Life Project, is designed to promote structured, […]

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APC returns Kekemeke Southwest chairman

The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday re-elected Dr. Isaacs Kekemeke as its South-West Zonal Chairman. He and his team emerged through a consensus arrangement at the APC South-West Zonal Congress held at Mobolaji Johnson Arena (formerly Onikan Stadium) in Lagos. Chairman of the Congress Committee, Mr. Jide Jimoh, disclosed that 1,398 delegates drawn from […]

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Ondo South leaders want Kekemeke in Senate

A coalition of traditional rulers, community leaders, youth, and women organisations in Ondo South Senatorial District has urged the All Progressives Congress (APC) Vice Chairman (South West) Hon. Isaacs Kekemeke, to contest for the district’s seat in the Senate at the next election . It announced the endorsement at the end of its quarterly meeting […]

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Amotekun Arrests Suspected Armed Robber in Osun

By John Dike, Osogbo The Amotekun Corps in Osun State has arrested. a 25-year-old man, over alleged involvement in an armed robbery operation in Ororuwo community, Boripe Local Government Area of the state. The suspect, said to be an indigene of Osogbo but resident in Lagos, was apprehended following a swift response by operatives of […]

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UNIBEN appoints Omoyiwola new registrar

The University of Benin has appointed Bimpe Omoyiwola as its 10th substantive registrar. The institution announced the appointment in a statement issued by its Public Relations Officer, Benedicta Ehanire, on Wednesday in Benin. Omoyiwola will succeed Ademola Bobola, whose five-year tenure ends on March 31, and is expected to assume office on April 1. Ehanire […]

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APC set to adopt Tinubu for reelection

Former Governor of Cross River State, Ben Ayade, former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, and –ex-Governor of Katsina State, Hon. Aminu Masari, have declared that the leadership of All Progressives Congress (APC) is set for its National Convention and adoption of President Bola Tinubu as the sole presidential candidate of the […]

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Court voids CBN’s Union Bank shake-up,

Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Wednesday nullified the January 2024 dissolution of the board and management of Union Bank of Nigeria by the Central Bank of Nigeria, declaring the action ultra vires. In his judgment, Justice Aneke set aside all decisions taken by the CBN-appointed board and ordered […]

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Yilwatda, Basiru cleared as APC maps out 2027 convention

APC National chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda The ruling All Progressives Congress on Tuesday screened the National Chairman, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru, and other aspirants for positions in the party’s National Working Committee. The chairman of the screening sub-committee and Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, assured a transparent and credible convention during the exercise […]

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Forfeiture: EFCC evicts Malami, family from Abuja residence

Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami (SAN). Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), on Tuesday confirmed that operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission forcefully evicted him and his family from their Abuja residence, despite ongoing court proceedings over the property. Malami disclosed this while […]

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