A lawyer, Johnmary Jideobi, on Monday, asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to issue a perpetual injunction restraining former President Goodluck Jonathan from presenting himself to any political party in Nigeria for the purpose of contesting the 2027 presidential election. In the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/2102/2025, Jideobi listed Jonathan as the first defendant, while the […]
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A protester holding pro-Dangote refinery placard. Credit: Ademola Adegbite Some members of the National Association of Oduduwa Students, the Coalition of Yoruba Students, and the Yoruba Movement are currently staging a peaceful protest in solidarity with the Dangote Refinery, amid its ongoing faceoff with oil unions, PENGASSAN, NUPENG, and the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers […]
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The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria has tackled the Presidency over comments by Vice President Kashim Shettima condemning its industrial action over a rift with the Dangote refinery. it said on Monday that it would take same action if its members were sacked again. This comes as some individuals staged a […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Amotekun Corps Commander in Osun State, Dr. Adekunle Omoyele, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt on Monday night after being ambushed by heavily armed, unidentified gunmen in Osogbo. He sustained gunshot injuries during the attack and is currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed medical facility. Medical sources confirm that his condition is […]
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After serving her six-month suspension, the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, is set to officially resume plenary sessions along with other lawmakers today (Tuesday). The assurance was given by one of her lawyers, Victor Giwa, in an interview. The upper chamber had earlier shifted its resumption from September 23 to October 7, 2025, extending […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The Funmilayo Bamidele Oke Memorial Foundation (FBOMF) has donated branded school bags to pupils in Akiriboto 1 and Bembe communities, located in Ayedaade Local Government Area of Osun State. Leading the team was FBOMF Chairperson, Hon. Taiwo Oluga, represented by Barr. Adenitan Akinola, Secretary to the Board of Trustees. They were […]
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Patients consulting the internet instead of qualified medical practitioners for their healthcare needs have their condition worsened with fake health advice and unverified remedies spreading rapidly on social media platforms. From infertility issues, dangerous weight-loss hacks to misleading herbal concoctions for chronic diseases, IDOWU ABDULLAHI reports on how health misinformation increases Nigeria’s disease burden Anjorin […]
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The founder of Citadel Global Community Church, Dr Tunde Bakare, has disclosed that he is under pressure from political stakeholders to join the African Democratic Congress. Bakare, who spoke on Saturday at the maiden edition of the Citadel School of Governance Dialogue Series tagged ‘Nigeria at 65: Historical Reflections, Futuristic Projection’ in Oregun, Lagos, however, […]
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Former President Goodluck Jonathan is said to be considering aligning with the African Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections, as the party’s coalition of opposition forces gathers strength and intensifies consultations with key political stakeholders across the country. Multiple members of the ADC National Working Committee, who spoke on condition of anonymity because […]
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As the world celebrates World Teachers’ Day, stakeholders have underscored the need for collective effort to transform the global education landscape. Recognising that the teacher is at the centre of effective education and development, UNESCO, ILO, Education International, and UNICEF note that the 2025 theme, “Recasting Teaching as a Collaborative Profession,” is intended to enable […]
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