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By John Dike, Osogbo An Islamic human rights organisation, Ta’awunu Human Rights Initiative, has called on the Inspector General of Police to immediately investigate an alleged violent attack that occurred in Oluponna community, Ayedire Local Government Area of Osun State . The group made the call in a statement issued by its Director-General, Tadese S.A., […]

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has condemned the continued captivity of abducted students and teachers in Oyo and Borno states, describing the incidents as a direct attack on education and the future of Nigerian children. The incidents have continued to generate concern among parents, activists, and education stakeholders, with many calling for urgent […]

General Secretary of the National Democratic Coalition, Ayo Opadokun General Secretary of the National Democratic Coalition, Ayo Opadokun, has unveiled the names of prominent political, military and technocratic figures he alleged signed a document that paved the way for the nullification of the June 12, 1993, presidential election won by Chief MKO Abiola. The revelation […]

Ambassador Blessing Fubara (left) and NDC National leader, Seriake Dickson Ambassador Blessing Fubara Senior, brother of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared his intention to contest the state’s governorship election under the Nigerian Democratic Congress, pledging to serve only one term if elected. He made the declaration ahead of the party’s primary election, describing […]

US President Donald Trump… (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP) The United States Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, has disclosed that President Donald Trump directed the Pentagon to prioritise the protection of Christians in Nigeria targeted by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria-linked groups. Hegseth made the disclosure during a press conference at the White […]

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has emerged as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress for the 2027 general election. The result was announced on Wednesday night at the Congress Hall of Transcorp Hilton in Abuja in a statement as monitored by our correspondent, declaring that Atiku defeated former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi […]

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has rolled out new guidelines for its nationwide party primaries, declaring that every aspirant who purchased an Expression of Interest Form will be allowed to contest in the exercise. The decision was reached after a high-level strategy meeting involving the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), Selection Committee, senior stakeholders and […]

President Bola Tinubu. Photo: State House Children’s Day celebrations across the country on Wednesday were overshadowed by growing concerns over the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo and Borno states, with President Bola Tinubu, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and other stakeholders renewing calls for their safe return. At least 82 pupils were […]

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar took a commanding early lead in the African Democratic Congress presidential primary on Tuesday night, polling more than 1.4 million votes across 24 states and the Federal Capital Territory before the exercise was abruptly adjourned near midnight. The results announced before the adjournment suggested that what began as a competitive […]

Acting Rector, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Dr. Olorunwa Lawson Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, RUGIPO, has extended greetings to Muslims within its community on the celebration of this year’s Eid-Udha. Also,it rejoices with members of the Polytechnic Staff School on the occasion of this year’s Children’s Day, stressing the importance of children as future leaders and […]