Court fines OAU N5m over graduate’s degree downgrade

By John Dike, Osogbo A Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo, Osun State, has ordered Obafemi Awolowo University to correct the degree classification of a graduate, Shekoni Jemima Oluwagbemisola, after ruling that the institution unlawfully downgraded her result. Delivering judgment, Justice Adefunmilola Demi-Ajayi held that the university violated the plaintiff’s fundamental rights by altering her […]

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Xenophobia: FG seeks justice for slain Nigerians

Foreign Affairs minister, Mrs Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu. The Federal Government has demanded urgent accountability from South Africa following the deaths of two Nigerians and a wave of anti-foreigner protests, warning that the incidents threaten diplomatic relations and the safety of its nationals. The government issued the strong position after inviting South Africa’s Acting High Commissioner to […]

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Umahi signs Tinubu’s nomination form, backs continuity ahead of 2027

Minister of Works, David Umahi signs Tinubu’s APC nomination form…Photo Credit: Francis Nwaze The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has signed the nomination form of President Bola Tinubu for a second term, describing the move as a “victory form” and a step towards sustaining ongoing national development. In a statement issued by his Senior Special […]

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Mohbad: FCT court hears suit seeking fresh probe May 28

Departed Afrobeats singer, Mohbad The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday fixed May 28 for hearing in a suit seeking to compel the Nigeria Police Force to reopen an investigation into the death of late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. Justice James Omotosho fixed the date after the applicant informed the court […]

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Consensus coup: Governors tighten grip on senate tickets, displace incumbents

No fewer than 10 state governors and ex-governors are actively working to replace incumbent senators ahead of the 2027 general elections, in a sweeping political realignment reshaping Nigeria’s legislative landscape. The sitting governors, whose tenure will expire by May 2027, are leveraging their grip on the party structures in their states to secure Senate tickets […]

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NOA urges improved access to inhalers as Osun marks world asthma day

By John Dike, Osogbo The National Orientation Agency (NOA), Osun State Directorate, has called for improved access to anti-inflammatory inhalers as part of efforts to reduce asthma-related complications. The call was made on Tuesday as the agency joined the global community to commemorate World Asthma Day 2026. Speaking in Osogbo, the State Director of NOA, […]

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2027: APC dumps consensus arrangement, adopts direct primaries nationwide

extends form sales, submission deadline, adjusts screening dates As political parties gear up to pick candidates for elective positions ahead of the 2027 general elections, the All Progressives Congress, APC, has officially announced a decision to jettison the consensus arrangement it had earlier adopted in the selection of candidates and has now resolved to conduct […]

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Broadcaster Hamzat picks Oyo Accord governorship nomination form

Accord Party governorship aspirant Oriyomi Hazmat (centre with a microphone) addressing party supporters. Photo: Ademola Adegbite. An Ibadan-based popular broadcaster and governorship aspirant under the umbrella of the Accord Party, Oriyomi Hamzat, on Monday picked the expression of interest and nomination forms at the party secretariat in Yemetu, Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo […]

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Xenophobia: 130 Nigerians sign up for S’Africa evacuation

Foreign Affairs minister,Mrs Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu At least 130 Nigerians have already registered for voluntary evacuation flights from South Africa as Nigeria moves to safeguard its citizens amid rising tensions linked to anti-foreigner protests in the country. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, in a situation report via her X handle on Sunday, said the […]

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