Tinubu’s reelection campaign kicks off in Ondo as Aiyedatiwa pledges one million votes at launch

Campaign for the reelection of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 election formally kicked off in Ondo State on Saturday with Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa pledging to deliver at least one million votes for the president. He gave the pledge while inaugurating the Ondo State Presidential Election Campaign Council and sub-committees of the ruling All […]

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Ooni at 52 drums for peace, unity, urges Nigerian leaders to prioritize citizens’ welfare

By John Dike Arole Oduduwa and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, has called on Nigerians to embrace peace, unity and mutual understanding as he celebrates his 52nd birthday. Also, he urgef leaders across different sectors to place the collective interests of the people above personal considerations, stressing that a […]

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Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road: Danger of diversion

By Martins Oloja A road that began as a dream and became a nightmare’ Every great nation has a signature road. America has Route 66. Germany has Autobahn. UAE has Sheikh Zayed Road. Nigeria wanted to have Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway – a 700km, 10-lane superhighway from Victoria Island, Lagos to Calabar, Cross River, passing through […]

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Ondo monarch dies after collapsing, months after community crisis

By Ade Oyeyemi The Onidogun of Idogun in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, Oba Moses Ekundayo Bakare, has died after reportedly collapsing and spending about 24 hours in a coma. The traditional ruler was said to have collapsed on Wednesday and was rushed to a hospital, where he remained unconscious until his death […]

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Osun Amotekun arrests, habalist four others over theft, conspiracy, fraud

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun Amotekun Corps has arrested five suspects in connection with alleged cases of theft, conspiracy, shop burglary, and fraud at different locations across the state. The suspects, aged between 30 and 33, were arrested on Wednesday following complaints received by the Corps regarding their alleged criminal activities. According to the Corps, […]

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2027: INEC adds Accord Party’s Olawepo-Hashim to final list of presidential candidates

Accord Party’s presidential candidate, Dr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim By John Dike, Osogbo The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has added Accord Party’s presidential candidate, Dr Gbenga Olawepo- Hashim to the final list of presidential candidates for the 2027 election. With his inclusion, the total number of presidential candidates for the election has risen to 19. INEC […]

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2027: NOA Launches Nationwide Grassroots Campaign Against Voter Apathy

warns against vote-buying, electoral violence, disinformation By John Dike Determined to check voter apathy, discourage vote-buying and electoral violence, and promote peaceful participation in the 2027 general elections, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has launched a nationwide grassroots mobilisation campaign against these. Themed “Your Vote, Your Voice, Our Future: Say No to Apathy, Vote Buying […]

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Iyantan Targets Over 90% of South-West Votes for Tinubu, Unveils Grassroots Mobilisation Strategy

APC National Vice Chairman South-West, Prince Diran Iyantan promises rainbow coalition across six states cites reforms, student loans, infrastructure, economic recovery as reasons for continuity The National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), South-West, Prince Diran Iyantan, has expressed confidence that the region will deliver more than 90 percent of its votes to […]

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2027: Veteran journalist Adebanjo lists professional conduct rules for journalists on election duties

By Banji Ayoola A veteran journalist and spokesman of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, FUTA, Mr. Adegbenro Adebanjo has listed golden rules of professional conduct for journalists across Nigeria in their coverage and reportage of the incoming 2027 election. He spoke in Akure on Friday during the Ondo State Edition of the Interface with […]

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DSS, police, military arrest five over abduction of 20 NYSC members in Imo

By Ade Oyeyemi Five suspects have been arrested in connection with the abduction of 20 members of the National Youth Service Corps in Imo State, following a joint security operation involving the Department of State Services and the Nigeria Police Force. The arrests came days after the abducted corps members regained their freedom following a […]

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