Ooni Leads Nigerian Delegation to South Africa for 2026 African Mining Indaba

By John Dike, Osogbo The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, has arrived in Cape Town, South Africa, leading a high-level Nigerian delegation to the 2026 Investing in African Mining Indaba Conference, Africa’s foremost platform for mining, investment, and policy dialogue. The Ooni, who is the Permanent Chairman of the Southern […]

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Osun REC Debunks Underage Voter Registration in Ede North

By John Dike, Osogbo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Osun State, has dismissed as false and misleading a social media post alleging that underage persons dressed in school uniforms were registered as voters at the INEC Local Government Office in Ede North Local Government Area of the state The Commission, in a statement issued […]

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Osun 2026: Accord Warns Against NIN Fraud as APC Membership Drive Faces Scrutiny

By John Dike, Osogbo The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State is facing growing scrutiny over its recently concluded membership registration and revalidation exercise ahead of the August 8, 2026 governorship election, following allegations of inducement and misuse of National Identification Numbers (NIN). Findings indicate that the exercise, initiated nationwide by the APC national […]

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Ondo consoles Kwara over Woro attack

Ondo State Government has condoled with its Kwara counterpart and people over the attack on Woro community, which led to the loss of innocent lives and disruption of peace. A statement by the Information and Orientation commissioner, Mr Idowu Ajanaku, described the incident as painful, disturbing and a sad reminder of the security challenges confronting […]

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Aiyedatiwa appoints 32 new permanent secretaries

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has approved the confirmation, and appointment of 32 new Permanent Secretaries in the State Civil Service: A statement by the governor’s spokesman, Ebenezer Adeniyan, listed the new permanent secretaries as: 1. Mrs Tayo Ogundare 2. Mrs Morayo M. Bayo-Philip 3. Adeyemi Sule 4. Mrs Olufunso Tunji-Omoniyi 5. Olanrewaju Abiodun 6. […]

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Outcry grows over e-transmission ahead of Senate’s emergency session

NLC threatens mass action, election boycott over e-transmission dispute SERAP petitions CCB to probe alleged removal of e-transmission provisions Afenifere, CUPP fault Senate stance, warn of risks to electoral integrity Youth coalition, northern groups caution against weakening transmission reforms Sowore backs planned protest at N’Assembly over electoral bill Senate leadership rallies lawmakers ahead of decisive […]

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Ghana recalls envoy to Nigeria over alleged electoral malpractice

Ghana has recalled its High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mohammed Ahmed, following allegations linking him to electoral malpractice during a party primary election at home. The recall was ordered by President John Mahama and announced in a presidential statement issued on Saturday. According to the statement, the directive took immediate effect, with the Ministry of Foreign […]

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