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Nigeria must learn from Singapore, South Korea, India – Jonathan

November 15, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged Nigeria to learn from the development experiences of Singapore, South Korea and India, particularly in industrialisation, technological advancement, education and human capital development. Jonathan said the progress recorded by the countries demonstrated what purposeful leadership, strategic planning and sustained investment in human capital could achieve. He spoke on Saturday […]

SERAP gives INEC seven-day ultimatum to prosecute electoral violence suspects

November 15, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

INEC Chairman, Prof Joash Amupitan By John Dike, Osogbo The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has given the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, seven days to obtain police investigation files on reported cases of electoral violence across Nigeria and commence prosecution of suspects against whom sufficient evidence exists. […]

Akure in APC colours: Aiyedatiwa’s Political Show of Strength

November 15, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

By Kikelomo Isijola Not every political gathering leaves a lasting impression. Some are simply routine party events, while others stand out for their atmosphere, energy and the message they convey. Wednesday’s All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally at the Akure Township Stadium was certainly one of the latter. Having witnessed the event firsthand, I […]

2027: Oyebamiji assures 2 million votes for Tinubu in Osun

November 15, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

By John Dike Osogbo All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji has assured two million votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the January 16, 2027 presidential election. Describing the target as non-negotiable, as the party is determined to deliver the target, he made the declaration on Saturday while leading thousands of […]

Ex-Ondo labour leader Oyekan Arije for burial Dec 11

November 15, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

Departed Ondo State Labour Leader, Comrade Oyekan Arije Exemplary Nigeria Labour Congress leader in Ondo State, the departed Comrade Oyekan Arije, will be buried on December 11, 2026 in his Mahin, Ilaje Local Government Area countryhome. His family announced this date as the climax of his burial ceremonies holding between December 8 and 11 across […]

Ohwovoriole pledges empowerment support for Ondo widows

November 15, 2026November 15, 2026Ade OyeyemiLeave a Comment

By Ade Oyeyemi Former Ondo State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Omowunmi Olatunji-Ohwovoriole, has promised to introduce empowerment initiatives to improve the economic welfare of widows in the state. Ohwovoriole, who is the All Progressives Congress candidate for Akure North/Akure South Federal Constituency in the 2027 House of Representatives election, made the pledge […]

INEC receives fresh PVCs in Ondo ahead of 2027 elections

November 15, 2026November 15, 2026Ade OyeyemiLeave a Comment

By Ade Oyeyemi The Independent National Electoral Commission has taken delivery of another batch of Permanent Voter Cards in Ondo State as preparations for the 2027 general elections gather pace. The cards arrived at the commission’s state headquarters in Alagbaka, Akure, early on Saturday and were received by the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Mutiu Agboke. […]

Jonathan demands urgent democratic reforms, warns Nigeria’s future at risk

November 15, 2026November 15, 2026Ade OyeyemiLeave a Comment

By Ade Oyeyemi Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called for far-reaching reforms of Nigeria’s democratic system, warning that the country may struggle to achieve meaningful development without fundamental changes to its political and institutional structures. Jonathan said Nigeria’s current democratic practice was opaque and lacked a clear institutional character, making it difficult to deliver the […]

Tinubu, Aregbesola met three times despite rift – APC chieftain, Prof Adeyeye

November 15, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

The Director of Electioneering Planning of the All Progressives Congress 2027 Presidential Campaign Council in the South-West, Prof Sola Adeyeye, speaks with Ismaeel Uthman on President Bola Tinubu’s record on federalism, the President’s adoption of a rainbow coalition, and efforts to reconcile Tinubu with former Osun State governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola In 2022, you opposed […]

FG issues alert after 16 Nigerians die in Ethiopia

November 15, 2026Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu The Federal Government has raised the alarm over the deaths of 16 Nigerians who reportedly suffered health complications while transiting through Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, this year, warning travellers with underlying medical conditions to exercise caution. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a travel advisory issued on Saturday, […]