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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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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Police arrest five over killing of 14-year-old boy

By Ade Oyeyemi The Osun State Police Command has arrested five suspects over the killing of a 14-year-old boy, Olapade Ezekiel, during a shooting incident in Ilobu, Osun State. The command said investigations were ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and determine the individual roles of those allegedly involved in the crime. The […]

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VIDEO: Mob sets BRT bus ablaze after motorcyclist dies in Lagos crash

By Ade Oyeyemi An angry mob reportedly set a Bus Rapid Transit bus on fire on Friday after a commercial motorcyclist was crushed to death at Ogolonto bus stop in Ikorodu, Lagos State. The incident sparked outrage among residents, with some people allegedly attacking the bus and setting it ablaze following the fatal crash. Police […]

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Osun CP calls for stronger ties between security bodies, media to promote peace

By John Dike Osun State police boss, CP Ibrahim Zungura, has called for stronger collaboration among security agencies and the media to promote peace, public safety and effective security operations across the state. He made the call on Thursday while receiving the Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Osun State Command, […]

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