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2027: Adeleke picks Akande, Oyetola, Oyebamiji, Omisore to lead Tinubu’s campaign in Osun

November 8, 2026November 8, 2026Ade OyeyemiLeave a Comment

By John Dike Osogbo Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has named prominent political figures, including former governors Gboyega Oyetola and Bisi Akande, Senator Iyiola Omisore, former APC governorship candidate Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji and other political leaders to serve in the various committees of the state Presidential Campaign Council for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid […]

African American University President Ezeohagwu bags World Recordbreakers award

November 8, 2026November 8, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

Handing over the prestigious award to the Chancellor and President of African American University, Prof Ikechukwu Benjamin Ezeohagwu (Left), is Prof David O. David, Founder and Director-General of Nigerian Books of Record (NBR) and International partner with Global Youth Mental Health Awareness Inc.) (GYMHA), on Saturday November 7, 2026, at the Sheraton Lagos Hotel, Ikeja […]

Elizade University graduates 964 as 116 make first class

November 8, 2026November 8, 2026Ade OyeyemiLeave a Comment

No fewer than 964 students of Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State, will graduate at its 10th and 11th combined convocation ceremonies, with 116 undergraduate graduands making First Class honours. The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor Philip Oguntunde, disclosed this on Friday at a press conference to announce activities lined up for the combined convocation, which […]

Power minister explains causes of electricity shortages

November 8, 2026November 8, 2026Ade OyeyemiLeave a Comment

The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has attributed the recent electricity shortages affecting parts of Nigeria to reduced power generation, inadequate gas supply and damage to key transmission infrastructure, promising that the first affected generating units will return to operation within 48 to 72 hours. In a statement on Friday, Tegbe said the disruptions had affected […]

Zelenskyy warns Trump’s proposed European security deal could be dangerous

November 8, 2026November 8, 2026Ade OyeyemiLeave a Comment

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that a proposed security agreement floated by US President Donald Trump could be dangerous, expressing concern over the lack of clarity surrounding the initiative. Speaking to CNN’s Jake Tapper on Friday, Zelenskyy said he was aware of the proposal following discussions with US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner but […]

EU kicks as Trump, Putin plot deal for ‘all of Europe’

November 8, 2026November 8, 2026Ade OyeyemiLeave a Comment

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney during discussions on deeper EU-Canada ties. US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are reportedly moving towards a broad agreement that could reshape Europe’s security arrangements and potentially affect the continent’s political future. Trump said he had discussed a major […]

Oyo govt begins 2026 bursary screening for final-year students

November 8, 2026November 8, 2026Ade OyeyemiLeave a Comment

Oyo State Government has announced November 11 as the commencement date for the 2026 bursary screening exercise for final-year students who are indigenes of the state and studying in public higher institutions across the country. The screening exercise, organised by the Oyo State Scholarship Board, will run until November 27, 2026, with shortlisted applicants expected […]

Aiyedatiwa reaffirms commitment to Ondo health college development

November 8, 2026November 8, 2026Ade OyeyemiLeave a Comment

Ondo Governor, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the growth and repositioning of the Ondo State College of Health Technology, Akure (CHTA), as a leading institution for the training of competent and skilled healthcare professionals. The Provost of the college, Dr Abayomi Logo, who restated the governor’s commitment, said the administration […]

Keyamo to ADC: Heavens won’t fall if Atiku isn’t on ballot

November 8, 2026November 8, 2026Ade OyeyemiLeave a Comment

Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), has said no one would lose sleep if the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, was not on the ballot in the January presidential election. Keyamo was reacting to the judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which nullified the leadership of […]

ADC appeals Lifu judgment, asks INEC to await Court of Appeal

November 8, 2026November 8, 2026Ade OyeyemiLeave a Comment

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has filed an appeal against the judgment delivered by the Federal High Court, Abuja, on 5 November 2026 in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1619/2025, involving Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe and the ADC. The party has also filed an application for a stay of execution pending the hearing and determination of the appeal. […]