By Banji Ayoola Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa was moved close to tears on Wednesday as he inspected the site of the Nigerian Air Force ATR aircraft crash at Igbokoda, headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area of the state. The plane, which crashed on Monday, was having five crew members and 20 others on board, […]
Continue ReadingA chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Obidike Chukwuebuka, has urged Nigerians to consider the continuity of ongoing economic and institutional reforms when deciding their choice in the 2027 presidential election. The politician, who is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Clarivo Holdings Limited, said in an interview with Vanguard that President Bola […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Edo State have reportedly escaped death after suspected political thugs opened fire on their convoy in Igueben Local Government Area of the state. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, allegedly involved former ADC governorship aspirant, Kenneth Imasuagbon; the party’s Edo Central senatorial candidate, […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Kwara State Labour Party Chairman, Hon. Samson Adekunle Ajibade has commended Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq over his support for the emergence of a youthful candidate for the Kwara State 2027 governorship poll. He urged the Youths in the state to rally round one of their own by supporting the APC candidate, Hon. […]
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that the Nigerian economy has witnessed a transformation from total dependence on sale of hydrocarbon resources to potential growth in agriculture, manufacturing, and the digital and creative industries. He gave his scorecard on diversification of the economy on Tuesday while speaking during the fifth anniversary of the Nigerian Upstream […]
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Nigerian Air Force fighter jet. Photo: Nigerian Air Force Nigeria recorded at least 10 military aircraft crashes between 2021 and October 2026, resulting in at least 68 confirmed and presumed deaths, an analysis of military aviation incidents has shown. The incidents involved fighter jets, helicopters, training aircraft, transport aircraft, and unmanned aerial vehicles, and occurred […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi A passenger has died after suffering a medical emergency aboard a Kenya Airways flight from Nairobi to Lagos. Kenya Airways confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Wednesday, saying the passenger became unresponsive shortly before the aircraft landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. According to the airline, the incident […]
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By Banji Ayoola Nigeria still exists today as a corporate entity due to prayer according to the Coordinator of Nigeria Prays in Ondo State, Pastor Emmanuel Ekundayo. In fact, he said this country would have long ago disintegrated if not for the prayer upholding her, enabling her citizens to live together, and pursue their various […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, has commenced hosting activities for the 15th edition of the West African University Games (WAUG) 2026. The games officially opened on Saturday at the university’s Sports Complex, bringing together students and athletes from universities across Nigeria and other West African countries. Speaking at the […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi Hon. Princess Gloria Akobundu has called on Nigerian women to support President Bola Tinubu’s bid for a second term in office, declaring that the country is on the path to renewed greatness. Akobundu, a member of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council Women Mobilisation Wing, spoke on Monday at the APC […]
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