No fewer than 17 members of the House of Representatives have defected from the African Democratic Congress to the Nigerian Democratic Congress. The defections were formally announced on the floor of the Green Chamber during Tuesday’s plenary session by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu. The lawmakers cited “unresolved crises” as […]
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Ex-Zenith Bank chairman, Jim Ovia Zenith Bank has announced the retirement of its founder and group chairman, Jim Ovia, following the expiration of his tenure. The announcement was made on Tuesday during the bank’s ongoing 35th Annual General Meeting and further communicated in a statement. The bank said Ovia stepped down after completing the mandatory […]
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It is another season of official violence in Nigeria, reinforced by the senseless and tragic killing of 28-year-old musician, Oghenemine Ogidi, by a police officer, Nuhu Usman, in Effurun, Delta State. The outrageous killing is not merely another grim headline; it is an indictment of a policing system that too often operates outside the bounds […]
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Grammy-nominated singer Davido has apologised to fans after failing to appear at a scheduled performance in Lagos, blaming the development on difficulties in sourcing aviation fuel. The artiste, whose real name is David Adeleke, was billed to headline a performance alongside Zlatan Ibile at a popular club, Secret Place, in Ikate Elegushi on Sunday as […]
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Minister of Works, David Umahi signs Tinubu’s APC nomination form…Photo Credit: Francis Nwaze The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has signed the nomination form of President Bola Tinubu for a second term, describing the move as a “victory form” and a step towards sustaining ongoing national development. In a statement issued by his Senior Special […]
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Departed Afrobeats singer, Mohbad The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday fixed May 28 for hearing in a suit seeking to compel the Nigeria Police Force to reopen an investigation into the death of late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. Justice James Omotosho fixed the date after the applicant informed the court […]
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No fewer than 10 state governors and ex-governors are actively working to replace incumbent senators ahead of the 2027 general elections, in a sweeping political realignment reshaping Nigeria’s legislative landscape. The sitting governors, whose tenure will expire by May 2027, are leveraging their grip on the party structures in their states to secure Senate tickets […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The executive members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State Council, have reaffirmed their commitment to promoting ethical journalism and preserving cultural heritage through strengthened collaboration with the Ooni’s Palace in Ile-Ife. The newly elected NUJ leadership, led by Chairman Adeyemi Aboderin, made this known during a courtesy visit […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The political temperature in Osun State heightened on Monday as the state’s chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and the Governor Ademola Adeleke administration, and traded sharp accusations over governance, public spending and infrastructure ahead of the 2026 governorship election. The Chairman, Media and Publicity Committee of the Osun 2026 […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The National Orientation Agency (NOA), Osun State Directorate, has called for improved access to anti-inflammatory inhalers as part of efforts to reduce asthma-related complications. The call was made on Tuesday as the agency joined the global community to commemorate World Asthma Day 2026. Speaking in Osogbo, the State Director of NOA, […]
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