Osun 2026: INEC charges parties on peaceful primaries, voter education

By John Dike, Osogbo Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, has called on political parties in the state to ensure peaceful, transparent, and credible party primaries ahead of the 2026 Governorship Election. He made the call on Tuesday during a stakeholders’ meeting held at […]

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92-Year-Old Paul Biya Re-Elected for 8th Term in Cameroon

Cameroon’s long-serving President, Paul Biya, 92, has secured another seven-year term in office following his re-election in the country’s 2025 presidential election. The Constitutional Council announced on Monday that Biya won 53.66% of the votes, defeating his main challenger, Issa Tchiroma, who garnered 35.19%. The election, held on October 12, was officially confirmed more than […]

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Ondo, Afenifere, DAWN Commission host FG/South West citizen-govt engagement Wednesday

Ondo State Government, in collaboration with the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission and Afenifere, will host the Federal Government/South West Citizen-Government Engagement Summit on Wednesday and Thursday. Themed “Strengthening Democracy Through Dialogue: Assessing Progress, Charting the Future,” the event will hold at the International Conference Centre (The Dome), Akure. A statement on behalf […]

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Why I Won’t Defend FG’s Charges Against Me – Nnamdi Kanu

shelves plan to call Uzodimma, Wike, Malami, Sanwo-Olu, others as witnesses as court adjourns case to Nov 4 The trial of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, took a dramatic turn on Monday as he announced that he would no longer defend the terrorism-related charges filed against him by […]

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O’DATIWA U-17 football competition kicks off in Ondo

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Monday kicked off the O’DATIWA Under-17 Football Competition, a statewide tournament aimed at discovering and grooming young football talents across the state’s 18 local government areas. Speaking at the event, he recommitted his administration to efforts at transforming sports into a powerful platform for youth empowerment, unity and economic […]

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Ooni Urges Yoruba in Diaspora to Uphold Unity, Peace, Cultural Pride for Progress

as Nigeria’s envoy to Ghana, Ambassador Dayo Adeoye stresses unity among Yoruba people By John Dike, Osogbo Arole Oduduwa and Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, has called on Yoruba people across Africa and the Diaspora to uphold the spirit of unity, peace, and cultural pride to foster progress and strengthen […]

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Retirement Benefits: FG splashes bulletproof SUVs, prado jeeps, $60,000 on ex-service chiefs

The former Chief of Defence Staff and the two other service chiefs, who were retired from Service by President Bola Tinubu on Friday, will each go home with one bulletproof SUV and one Prado Jeep, or an equivalent vehicle as a backup. These vehicles are to be maintained by the respective Services and replaced every […]

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Nnamdi Kanu Files Fresh Suit Against FG, Demands End To His Trial

Detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has filed a fresh suit before the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to permanently halt his ongoing trial by the Federal Government. In the new case, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/383/2015, Kanu argued that the continuation of his trial violates the rule of law, especially […]

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Rice prices crash across Lagos markets as supply increases

Rice prices have dropped sharply in several Lagos markets due to a surge in border imports, easing the burden on consumers. The development, however, has raised concern among traders over reduced profits and business sustainability. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 50kg of rice in Lagos currently sells for between N55,000 and N70,000, […]

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