Late Gen. Sani Abacha NIGERIA must never endure another Sani Abacha. That is the stark warning contained in the memoir, DSS @40: My Journey Behind the Shield, by former Department of State Services officer Dennis Amachree. The book once again casts a harsh light on the brutal dictatorship of former Head of State, Sani Abacha, […]
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Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido. Photo: Davido Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has recalled a terrifying early encounter with fame that made him question if celebrity status was worth the exposure. He said the experience happened barely two months after his breakout songs took over the airwaves. Davido disclosed […]
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INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, has assured residents of Osun State that the winner of the August 15 governorship election will emerge through the ballot, not violence. He gave the assurance on Friday during a courtesy visit to the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh […]
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Governor Ademola Adeleke and Davido. Photo credit: Adeleke Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has declared, “I know who I be,” while campaigning for re-election, borrowing several track titles from his nephew Davido’s newly released album, Oriadé, to reinforce his message. In a post shared on X on Friday, the governor dismissed criticism of his call […]
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New Osun CP, Samuel Etaifo The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has deployed Erale Samuel Etaifo to Osun State as Commissioner of Police to oversee the security architecture for the forthcoming governorship election. Etaifo’s deployment was announced in a statement signed by the Osun State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, and obtained in […]
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Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has directed lawyers and court officials to stop using the title “Barrister” as a prefix to their names in all official engagements at the Supreme Court. The directive was contained in a memorandum dated July 13, 2026, and signed by […]
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Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has appoimted three new tutors-general for the public schools in the state. They are: 1. Iwaluwa Austin Olusola for Ondo South Senatorial District; 2. Dr. Jogbodo Bosede – Ondo Central Senatorial District; and 3. Fasawe Toluwalase Abayomi – Ondo North Senatorial District A statement by the governor’s spokesman, Ebenezer Adeniyan, […]
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By Olusola Adeyegbe A couple once ended their marriage two weeks after an elaborate wedding. Before the wedding, the wife had built a solid career, earning well and standing on her own. She resigned and relocated to be with her husband, a professional in his own right. Within days of the ceremony, her former employer […]
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Experts Advocate Stronger China–Nigeria Ties National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), and Former Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and African leaders to strengthen democratic institutions, preserve the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and guarantee credible elections as Nigeria prepares for the […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has dismissed claims that its governorship candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, shunned the peace accord signing ceremony ahead of the August 15 governorship election. It said Oyebamiji was represented at the event held in Osogbo on Thursday by his running mate, Engr. Kayode […]
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