‘Serious display of ignorance’, Tinubu slams Atiku over vow to restore fuel subsidy

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has carpeted the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, over the latter’s stance on restoring the fuel subsidy regime scrapped three years ago by the incumbent administration. Speaking when he met with Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, who paid him a visit at the State House, […]

Continue Reading

2027 Elections: INEC plans November mock accreditation exercise

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will conduct a nationwide mock accreditation exercise in November 2026 as part of measures to test its readiness for the 2027 general elections, Chairman of the commission, Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, has said. Amupitan disclosed this on Friday in Abuja when he received the Chargé d’Affaires of the Canadian […]

Continue Reading

Police storm Kaduna forest, rescue 75 kidnapped victims

Kidnapped victims The Kaduna State Police Command has rescued 75 travellers, including women and children, after they were abducted by armed men in the Birnin Gwari area of the state. The victims were reportedly taken from commercial buses near Folwaya Village on Wednesday and hidden inside a cave in a mountainous forest. Police operatives, acting […]

Continue Reading

Peter Obi kicks off presidential campaign, challenges Atiku, Tinubu, others to defend records, plans

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi has challenged all candidates seeking to contest the 2027 presidential election to publicly defend their records and subject their plans for Nigeria to scrutiny. Obi made the call on Friday at a press conference to formally kick-start his campaign for the 2027 presidential […]

Continue Reading

FG declares Tuesday public holiday for Eid ul Mawlid

The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to mark this year’s Eid ul Mawlid, commemorating the birth of Prophet Mohammed. Interior Minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the holiday on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement issued on Friday by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani. Congratulating […]

Continue Reading

Ooni congratulates Osun-born Enitan on appointment as HoS Federation

By John Dike, Osogbo Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, has congratulated an indigene of Osun State, Mr Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan, on his appointment as the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. The royal father, who is the Permanent Chairman of the Southern Nigerian Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC), Natural […]

Continue Reading

Ogogo: We thank all who feel touched by his health and seek your prayers – Jide Kosoko

Good day, our dear fans, friends, colleagues, and well-wishers across the globe. We sincerely appreciate everyone who has shown concern about the health of our dear colleague, Alhaji Taiwo Babatunde hassan, popularly known as Ogogo. We have seen and received many of your messages, prayers, encouragement, and offers of assistance, and we want to say […]

Continue Reading

FUOYE debunks VC’s arrest over Osun election

Authorities of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) have debunked the reported arrest and detention by the police in Abuja in connection with his role in the just-concluded Osun State governorship election. “Prof. Ogunwole was never arrested and detained by any security agency,” the university stated. Ogunwole, who declared the incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke, winner of […]

Continue Reading

Ogogo receives 500 help offers – Jide Kosoko

Veteran actor Alhaji Taiwo Babatunde Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo About 500 voluntary offers have flooded in to help ailing veteran actor Alhaji Taiwo Babatunde Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, regain his radiant health. Ogogo is battling stage four cancer according to his family members and as confirmed by experts. This latest development was disclosed […]

Continue Reading

Canada invites 1,000 candidates to apply for permanent residence

Canada has invited 1,000 candidates through its Express Entry system to apply for permanent residence under the Canadian Experience Class. The invitation round was conducted on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, according to the latest ministerial instructions published by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. The department said candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of […]

Continue Reading