Accord debunks deregistration claim as fake news

By John Dike, Osogbo Accord Party in Osun State has dismissed reports alleging that the party has been deregistered, describing the claim as “fake news” and without basis. In a statement issued in Osogbo on Thursday, the party said it remains a legally recognised political platform, having fulfilled all constitutional and statutory requirements for its […]

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Osun Poll: Adeleke urges NYSC members to remain neutral, law-abiding

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke By John Dike, Osogbo Governor Ademola Adeleke has called on members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) deployed to Osun State to remain neutral, law-abiding, and professional ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election. The governor gave the charge during the swearing-in ceremony for the 2026 Batch A, […]

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2027: Jandor Withdraws from Lagos Governorship Race After Tinubu Endorsed Hamzat

One of the aspirants in the 2027 Lagos State governorship race, Olajide Adediran,has officially withdrawn from the contest under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, announced his decision on Thursday while addressing supporters, party leaders, and members of the Lagos4Lagos Movement at Liberty House in Ikeja. His withdrawal […]

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Dangote Refinery fixes jet fuel price at ₦1,820/litre

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has fixed the gantry price of aviation fuel at ₦1,820 per litre, a move aimed at enhancing transparency in the sector. This development comes at a time when airline operators have raised concerns over the high cost of the product and its impact on the aviation industry. Despite advisory guidance from […]

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Workers’ Day: FG declares Friday, May 1 public holiday

The Federal Government has declared Friday, May 1 a public holiday to celebrate this year’s International Workers Day. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced this on behalf of the Federal Government. According to a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani,the minister congratulated workers across the country on this […]

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EFCC boss: ‘I never said six in ten Nigerian students engage in Yahoo Plus’

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), chairman, Ola Olukoyede, has clarified reports linking him to a claim that most Nigerian students are involved in cybercrime, saying his statement was misunderstood. He explained that he never described six out of ten students in Nigeria as criminals. Speaking during a programme on Channels Television, he said his […]

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MTN Nigeria profit doubles to N355.5b on data, fintech growth in Q1

Karl Toriola, MTN Nigeria CEO Technology firm, MTN has reported a 41.8 per cent service revenue surge as subscriber base hits 89.5 million, but regulatory headwinds emerge in the digital lending segment. MTN Nigeria Communications Plc delivered a blockbuster first quarter in 2026, with profit after tax more than doubling to N355.5 billion from N133.7 […]

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Tinubu has blessed my governorship ambition — Hamzat

Deputy Governor, Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, has said President Bola Tinubu has blessed his governorship ambition ahead of the 2027 Lagos State election. Hamzat disclosed this on Wednesday after a meeting between President Tinubu and the Governance Advisory Council of the Lagos State All Progressives Congress at […]

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ADC faces existential test as today’s Supreme Court verdict shapes 2027 prospects

• Apex court to decide leadership tussle amid conflicting lower court rulings • High Court bars INEC, halts caretaker congresses, affirms state executives • INEC’s de-recognition move deepens party’s leadership crisis • Kachikwu hails ruling, rejects parallel structures within party • Nwosu warns polls may not hold if ADC is left off ballot • Aspirants […]

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Tinubu: My enemies want to use insecurity to remove me from office

President Bola Tinubu President Bola Tinubu says his “enemies” want to use the rising insecurity in the country to get rid of him from office. He spoke on Wednesday in Abuja at the State House when he met a Plateau delegation led by Caleb Mutfwang, governor of the state, following the recent killings in Jos. […]

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