PDP wishes Iyabo Obasanjo ‘well’ over registration with APC

Prof Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, on Wednesday, said it wished Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, well following reports of her registration as a member of the All Progressives Congress. Obasanjo-Bello, a former commissioner and senator under the PDP platform, reportedly completed her online registration at […]

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Ekiti 2026: INEC seeks monarchs’ partnership on peaceful guber poll

The Independent National Electoral Commission has enlisted the support of the traditional institution in Ekiti State to ensure peace in the state before, during and after the June 20 Ekiti governorship election. INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in Ekiti State, Dr Bunmi Omoseyindemi, who said the electoral body’s Continuous Voter Registration exercise would, from Monday, be […]

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Akintola’s life celebrated, not mourned — Olubadan

SGF George Akume in a warm greeting with former Minister of Finance and Daughter of Chief Samuel Akintola, Dr Abimbola, and Akintola’s son, Justice Ladiran of the Oyo State High Court at the 60 years anniversary in Ibadan on Thursday. Photos: Daniel Ayantoye The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, and […]

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No shots fired at anti-demolition protesters – Lagos CP

Lagos State Commisioner of Police, Jimoh Moshood. Credit: Lagos State Police Command Lagos State Police Command has denied claims that its officers shot at residents protesting the demolition of their homes, insisting no gun was fired during Wednesday’s demonstration. Protesters from communities including Makoko, Oworonshoki, Owode-Onirin and Oko Baba marched to the Lagos State House […]

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Outrage over police crackdown on Lagos anti-demolition protesters

An injured protester. Photo: Johnson Idowu Human rights groups, activists and social media users have condemned the Lagos State Police Command and the Lagos State Government over the arrest and the use of force on residents who protested the demolition of their homes across parts of the state on Wednesday. The condemnation followed the police’s […]

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Turkish officials dismissed Tinubu stumble row as ‘silly’ – Abike Dabiri

Director-General of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa The controversy generated in Nigeria over President Bola Tinubu’s brief stumble during his official visit to Türkiye has been dismissed as “silly” by Turkish officials, according to Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa. Dabiri-Erewa disclosed this on Wednesday while responding to a post […]

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Osun LG Tenure Elongation Suit: APC Lawyers Absent as Court Adjourns Case to March 4

By John Dike, Osogbo Proceedings in the suit seeking judicial clarification on the tenure of local government officials in Osun State were stalled on Wednesday at the Federal High Court, Osogbo, following the absence of lawyers representing the All Progressives Congress (APC). The matter, popularly described as the local government tenure elongation suit, was fixed […]

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Market closure: Soludo seeks dialogue with traders

Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo Following two days of confusion and crisis between the Anambra State Government and traders across various markets in the state, particularly the Onitsha Main Market, Governor Chukwuma Soludo has scheduled an emergency meeting with market stakeholders. It was conveyed through a letter dated January 27, 2026, with reference number MCI/SPAD/MKT/V.1/177, […]

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Sowore cannot rely on statements I withdrew — Omokri

Mr Reno Omokri A former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has responded to comments made during the ongoing trial of activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, following questions raised by Sowore’s lawyer over his clearance by the Department of State Services despite past remarks against President Bola Tinubu. Omokri, in a statement on Wednesday, addressed […]

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FG to deploy military retirees to secure ungoverned spaces

Defence minister, Gen Christopher Musa rtd The Federal Government has unveiled plans to deploy military veterans to help secure Nigeria’s ungoverned spaces as part of strategies to strengthen national security and drive economic activities in conflict-affected areas. This followed the inauguration of an 18-member committee by the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), tasked […]

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