Wike faction kicks as court upholds PDP convention

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike-backed faction of the Peoples Democratic Party on Friday rejected the judgment of an Oyo State High Court which upheld the party’s 2025 National Convention held in Ibadan, the state capital. It described the ruling as inconsequential and a mere academic exercise, insisting that the November convention […]

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ADC rejects INEC’s revised election timetable, alleges ‘boobytraps’, unfair advantage

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected the revised 2026-2027 election timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). It alleged that the new time table contains “boobytraps” designed to exclude opposition parties and pave the way for President Bola Tinubu’s unopposed return in the 2027 general elections. ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, […]

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IPI Nigeria urges new IGP to protect press freedom

The Nigerian National Committee of the International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria) has called on the newly appointed Acting Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, to prioritise the protection of press freedom. In a statement signed by its President, Musikilu Mojeed, and Legal Adviser, Tobi Soniyi, the institute urged Disu to also ensure the safety of journalists […]

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Ila-Orangun Bandit Attack Alarm: Osun Police Arrest Four

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Police Command has arrested four suspects over a wall inscription that triggered fears of a possible bandit attack in the Ajegunle area of Ila-Orangun. According to police and the First Information Report (FIR), the arrests followed a complaint received on February 18, 2026, after the words “Bandit Today Today” […]

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Those Plotting to Derail Us Have Failed — Adeleke

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has declared that efforts by political opponents to destabilise his administration have failed, reaffirming his government’s resolve to complete all major ongoing projects across the state. Speaking during a State Executive Council meeting, the governor said his administration has recorded “appreciable achievements” under its five-point agenda, […]

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Police ask churches, mosques, others in Ondo to suspend night vigils

The Police have advised all religious bodies in Ondo State including churches, mosques, and traditionalists, to suspend night activities for now in view of the security situation prevailing in the land. The state police boss, Mr Adebowale Lawal, at a press conference in Akure on Friday, warned that such gatherings expose congregants to avoidable risks. […]

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Ondo APC Congress: Another victim dies, others on life support – Police

Another victim of the violence which rocked the recent ward congress of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Idanre in Idanre Local Government Area of Ondo State, has died. The state police boss, Mr Adebowale Lawal, who announced this at a press briefing said the victim died in the early hours of Friday. This […]

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