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The Regent of Abagana and a former Presidential aspirant, Dr. Nwachukwu Anakwenze, has commended African nations for rising to stop the exploitation and export of their strategic minerals by nationals of foreign countries. In a statement by his Director General/Spokesman, Comrade Eric Oluwole, Anakwenze said AU’s latest move was in line with his long-term call […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday released updated statistics on the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), revealing that Osun, Borno, and Lagos states are leading in pre-online registration. According to data shared on INEC’s social media platforms, the total number of pre-online registrations as of September 21 now stands at 5,385,060, while […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on Sunday entered into a sacred seven-day seclusion as part of the traditional rites heralding the annual Olojo Festival, one of the oldest and most revered cultural celebrations in Yoruba land. Addressing the media before entering seclusion, the Ooni dedicated this […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has congratulated the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on her 65th birthday, celebrating her grace and conviction for impacting lives. He notes with fondness her deep commitment to nation building and the upholding of democratic principles, recalling the pivotal role she played in shaping the institution […]

The departed SGF, Alhaji Gidado Idris A family dispute has arisen over the inheritance of the departed former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Alhaji Saidu Gidado Idris. Some of his children are alleging that they have been denied access to parts of their father’s estate. Speaking on behalf of his siblings, one […]

The Yoruba Afenifere Youths Organisation, YAYON, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to appoint the next chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, from the Southwest. It made the appeal ahead of the exit next month of the incumbent INEC chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, at the expiration of his 10 years tenure. In […]

STATEWIDE BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY, SIR SIMINALAYI FUBARA, GSSRS, ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 My dear good people of Rivers State Recall that Rivers State was placed under a six-month emergency rule, declared by Mr. President, His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on the 18th of March, 2025, following the intense political crisis in […]

President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi, is eminently qualified to contest Lagos State governorship or any political office in Nigeria. Making this declaration, the Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, dismissed criticisms that Seyi’s political involvement is linked only to his father’s influence, stressing that the president’s son has built a reputation […]

Fubara Rivers State Sole Administrator, Rear Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), on Thursday handed over power to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, declaring that law and order had been restored in the state. Following the declaration of an emergency rule six months ago, President Bola Tinubu appointed I as to stabilise Rivers amid political turmoil. Giving his farewell […]