NOA seeks Olowu of Kuta’s support on voter education ahead of Osun governorship election

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Directorate of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has intensified its voter education campaign ahead of the 2026 state governorship election with an advocacy visit to the palace of the Olowu of Kuta, calling for greater public participation and peaceful conduct during the electoral process. The State Director of the […]

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Imole Campaign, Osun APC trade allegations over security, police investigation

By John Dike, Osogbo Tension is rising in Osun State ahead of the August 15 governorship election, as the Imole Campaign Council (TICC) and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) make fresh allegations over security, policing and the handling of a high-profile criminal investigation. The latest exchanges followed the recent working visit of the Inspector-General […]

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2027: APC remains stronger, unbeatable in Ondo, says ‘BTO For PBAT 27’

2027: APC Remains the Party to Beat in Ondo State The All Progressives Congress (APC) remains the party to beat in Ondo State as preparations gather momentum for the 2027 general elections. With a formidable grassroots structure, widespread support across the state’s 18 local government areas, and an unwavering commitment to progressive governance, unity, and […]

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Falana condemns “substituted arrest” as police pick father of “fake” Presidential Council DG in Ogbomoso

Mr Femi Falana, SAN A foremost human rights lawyer Mr Femi Falana, SAN, has condemned “substituted arrest” as the police picked the father of Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, the self-acclaimed Director-General of the disowned Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, in a raid on the family’s residence in Ogbomoso. According to him, the police action  transgressed against […]

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Oil prices fall as OPEC+ hikes August output

Oil prices crashed on Monday, July 6, 2026, after the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) approved another increase in crude production from August, while improving exports from the Gulf eased concerns over supply disruptions. Brent crude futures slipped 34 cents, or 0.47 per cent, to $71.78 a barrel in early […]

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Jonathan debunks alleged N500b bribe to contest against Obi in 2027

Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan Former President Goodluck Jonathan has debunked as false and baseless a media report alleging he was offered N500 billion to contest the presidential candidate of National Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, to split South-South votes. He disclosed this in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Dr Ikechukwu Eze, on […]

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The dignity of the law is diminished when journalists are treated as fugitives

By Lanre Ogundipe The arrest and continued detention of journalist Stanley Ugagbe raises issues far beyond the liberty of one individual. It calls into question the disturbing disposition of some law enforcement agencies towards journalists who, in the legitimate discharge of their constitutional responsibility, publish information that may be uncomfortable to those in authority. It […]

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Elumelu tasks youths on wealth creation through investment

Tolu Elumelu Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Tony Elumelu, has urged young Africans to learn how businesses create wealth and develop the habit of saving and investing, describing financial literacy as a key step towards building prosperity and reducing poverty. Speaking during the hybrid inaugural ‘Africa Everywhere Festival’ held in Lagos at the weekend, Elumelu said […]

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