Oyo abductions: Makinde meets victims’ families, reassures safe rescue

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has met with the relatives of the people abducted from Oriire area of the state, urging calm and cooperation as security agencies intensify efforts to secure their release. The meeting held at Ahoro-Esiele community on Saturday night brought together relatives of the victims, community leaders, and residents. Makinde said he […]

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Accord picks Olawepo-Hashim as presidential candidate

Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim Accord Party has affirmed businessman and politician, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election following the successful conduct of the party’s affirmation primaries across several states of the federation. According to results released on Sunday, Olawepo-Hashim secured 423,902 affirmative votes in the exercise, which party officials described as peaceful, […]

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2027: Kwankwaso will be partner as VP, not spare tyre – Peter Obi

Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso. Credit: Kwankwaso The presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, Mr. Peter Obi, has pledged that Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso will serve as his vice president “as a partner, not a spare tyre,” if elected in the 2027 general elections. Obi stated this in his acceptance speech following his nomination as […]

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Oyo school abductions: Tinubu deploys 1,000 forest guards, tactical rescue team

President Bola Tinubu. Photo: State House President Bola Tinubu on Sunday approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards in Oyo State. He also directed a specialised security unit with advanced rescue capabilities to intensify efforts to free abducted pupils and teachers from three schools in Oriire Local Government Area. According to a statement signed and […]

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RUGIPO’s Acting Rector Lawson in new month message urges staff, students: Let’s recommit to development

RUGIPO’s Acting Rector, Dr Olorunwa Sunday Lawson The Acting Rector of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State, RUGIPO, Dr. Olorunwa Sunday Lawson has urged all members of the institution’s community to rededicate themselves to its continued growth and development. In a new month message, titled: “Embracing New Opportunities, Advancing Excellence”, which he signed, he wrote: […]

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Oyo abduction: Woman begs Makinde to rescue kidnapped daughter-in-law, grandchildren

A distraught woman has appealed to Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, to intensify efforts to secure the release of her daughter-in-law, four grandchildren and other victims abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of the state. The woman made the emotional appeal during the governor’s visit to the affected community on Saturday, pleading for urgent action […]

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Meet 2027 presidential candidates, their parties, political history

Incumbent President Bola Tinubu As political activities gather momentum ahead of the January 16, 2027, general election, several political parties have concluded their presidential primaries or unveiled candidates for the race. Of the 22 political parties registered with INEC, at least 10 have declared their presidential candidates as of May 31. The list so far […]

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