Tinubu meets security chiefs amid troops’ salary backlash

President Bola Tinubu Reactions have trailed the disclosure by the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, that Nigerian soldiers now earn a minimum monthly salary of N100,000. Veterans and serving personnel described the amount as grossly inadequate. This is as they accused President Bola Tinubu of failing to implement a salary increment he promised nearly four […]

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N30bn bribery allegations: Chaos in the presidential villa

By Tunde Odesola The angry masses chased the armed robbers fleeing along Commonwealth Road, “Catch am, catch am; thief, thief, thief! Catch am, catch am, rogue, rogue, rogue! Catch am, catch robber, robber! Catch am, catch am! Ole! Catch am, catch am!” Panting and panicking, the robbers jumped into their driverless bullion van and zoomed […]

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Oby: It’s yes and no; First thing, first

By Abdu Rafiu Three weeks ago, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, former Minister and a frontline activist, wrote in her characteristic thoughtfulness on what should top our national agenda at this moment and her summative conclusion is that restructuring the country should come before the decentralization of police architecture as it stands today. While acknowledging the seriousness […]

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Osun poll: Adeleke, Oyebamiji trade words over PVCs sale

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, and the candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the forthcoming governorship poll, Bola Oyebamiji, on Thursday traded accusations over an alleged plot by politicians to buy Permanent Voter Cards from the unsuspecting electorate in the state. Adeleke, in a statement signed by his spokesperson, […]

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Osun election: INEC presents electronic register of voters to political parties

2,339,233 million registered voters to vote across 332 registration areas, 3,763 polling units By John Dike, Osogbo Ahead of the August 15, 2026 Osun State Governorship Election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented the Electronic Register of Voters (ERV) to registered political parties in the state, reaffirming its commitment to conducting a free, […]

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Oyebamiji promises grants for Osun traders, donates ₦10m to market

By John Fike, Osogbo The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the August 15 Osun State governorship election, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has promised to introduce grants, affordable loans and health insurance for traders if elected governor. He made the promises during an engagement with traders and market leaders, where he […]

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Every Nigerian will feel impact of my reforms — Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the impact of his administration’s reforms will be felt by citizens across the country, saying the policies are aimed at laying the foundation for greater prosperity and national development. Speaking at the inauguration of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement in Abuja on Thursday, President Tinubu, who was represented by […]

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It’ll be hard for PDP to win presidency in 2027 — Wike

Wike The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said it will be difficult for the Peoples Democratic Party to win a presidential election unless it first rebuilds its internal structures and resolves its lingering internal crises. Wike made the remarks during a media chat on Thursday, where he argued that political parties […]

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Aiyedatiwa, Tunji-Ojo, Mimiko, Adelami, others for Aremolekun Comeback Music Concert

Eminent Nigerians including the political, traditional, religious and the entertainment industry leaders will converge on Akure, the Ondo State capital on Friday, July 10, 2026 for the much-anticipated Aremolekun Comeback Music Concert, organised by the Pillar of Bethel Angelic Voices (POBAV). The dignitaries expected at the event include the Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan […]

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