By John Dike A former Chief Press Secretary to ex-Osun State Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, Ismail Omipidan, has described the All Progressives Congress’ target of securing 1.5 million votes for President Bola Tinubu in the state in 2027 as unrealistic, warning that internal divisions could jeopardise the President’s re-election bid. Omipidan, in an opinion article, urged […]
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Minister: It’s wrong time to impose new taxes on vulnerable, productive sectors Admits fuel, FX reform sequencing was fast IMF raises Nigeria’s 2026 growth forecast to 4.2 per cent The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, have acknowledged the challenges of balancing economic reforms […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi Armed bandits have reportedly attacked Farin Ruwa community in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, killing residents, abducting five people and destroying harvested rice. The attack was reported on Wednesday by security analyst Bakatsine, who raised concerns over the growing threats facing farmers and rural communities in the state. According to […]
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By John Dike The Independent National Electoral Commission has assured persons with disabilities in Ondo State of an inclusive electoral process in the 2027 general elections, promising to remove barriers that could prevent them from exercising their voting rights. The Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Dr Mutiu Agboke, gave the assurance on Wednesday at […]
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By John Dike A former Chief Press Secretary to ex-Osun State Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, Ismail Omipidan, has described the target of securing 1.5 million votes for President Bola Tinubu in Osun State in the 2027 general elections as unrealistic, warning that the All Progressives Congress risks weakening its electoral prospects if it mishandles internal political […]
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By John Dike President Bola Tinubu has appointed the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Adewale Olumide Egbedun, as Deputy Director of South-West Youth Mobilisation for his Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections. The appointment is expected to strengthen youth engagement and grassroots mobilisation across the six states in the […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi The Ondo State Government has introduced a Girl Child Ambassador Initiative aimed at tackling child marriage, sexual exploitation and other harmful practices affecting girls across the state. The programme was unveiled on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, during the state’s commemoration of the International Day of the Girl Child. A total of 80 […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi The Kwara State Police Command has arrested four men over separate cases involving the alleged removal of human heads from graves and the possession of suspected human hands reportedly intended for money-making rituals. The Commissioner of Police, Ojo Adekimi, disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing journalists at the command headquarters in Ilorin, […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old man, Mujahid Danjuma, over the alleged rape of a seven-year-old girl in Dass Local Government Area of the state. The suspect was reportedly apprehended in the early hours of Tuesday, October 13, after allegedly fleeing the area following the incident. The Police Public […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has ordered the fumigation of the Igbokoda River and the distribution of nose masks and other protective health items to residents following complaints about a foul smell from the site of last week’s Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash. The measures are aimed at addressing residents’ concerns over […]
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