British-Nigerian mayor, Opeyemi Bright, vows support for Nigerians in UK

Princess Opeyemi Bright, and Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Princess Opeyemi Bright, Mayor of Barking and Dagenham, has affirmed her commitment to fostering opportunities for Nigerians residing in the United Kingdom and strengthening ties between Nigeria and the UK. She gave this pledge during a courtesy visit on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, from Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO […]

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Full list: 110 groups seek INEC registration as parties

About 110 associations have applied to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for registration as political parties. They include two associations referencing the Obidient movement, a political wave associated with former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi. They are the Obidient Peoples Party, having Mr. Barry Avotu Johnson as protem national chairman; and the Progressive […]

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Ekiti 2026: INEC begins electoral process, serves parties election notice

The Resident Electoral Commissioner in Ekiti State, Bunmi Omoseyindemi, on Wednesday pledged the Independent National Electoral Commission’s commitment to upholding the highest standards of transparency and fairness in all the processes before, during and after the 2026 Ekiti governorship election. He charged political parties in the state to “adhere strictly to the rules of engagement, […]

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Osun LG crisis: PDP seeks Tinubu’s intervention

The Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the ongoing local government crisis in the state. The party chairman in the state, Mr. Sunday Bisi, made the call while speaking at the League of Veteran Journalists meeting on Wednesday in Osogbo. PDP claimed the February 10 judgment […]

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Nigeria undergoing silent, bold transformation under Tinubu – Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima Agency Report Vice-President Kashim Shettima, says Nigeria is witnessing a silent but bold transformation under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu. He said this on Wednesday at the Nigeria–Brazil Business Forum tagged, “Roots to Revenue: The Nigeria–Brazil Corridor,” held in Abuja. The Vice-President said the renewed strategic alliance with Brazil is […]

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PDP reinstates Anyanwu, shelves NEC meeting

The Peoples Democratic Party has reversed its earlier stance on Senator Samuel Anyanwu and suspended its planned National Executive Committee meeting scheduled for June 30, following a meeting with the Independent National Electoral Commission. Speaking at a press conference at the PDP national secretariat in Abuja on Wednesday, the party’s Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, […]

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Benue, Plateau killings: Police arrest 53 suspects

Manhunt ongoing to track down fleeing criminals Police Inspector-General, Kayode Egbetokun has said that 53 suspects have been arrested in connection with the recent deadly attacks on Yelewata community in Benue and Plateau states. Many people were killed, and several others were injured and displaced in the course of the attacks. The police boss, who […]

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Ruins of memory: Inside the controversy over Owo’s demolished Memorial Park

By David Akinadewo-Adekahunsi When demolition machines tore down the Memorial Park in Owo, Ondo State, at the weekend, it was not just bricks and marble that fell. For many in the ancient town, it felt like memory itself had been shattered alongside public trust, civic sentiment, and the integrity of remembrance. Erected in honour of […]

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