APC faces backlash over controversial candidates’ list

The All Progressives Congress has come under heavy criticism over its decision to alter the list of candidates who emerged from its National Assembly primaries. The move has also triggered fresh concerns about internal democracy and the credibility of the APC’s candidate selection process ahead of the 2027 general elections. While the Peoples Democratic Party […]

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US to closely monitor Nigeria’s 2027 elections — Congressman

US Lawmaker, Riley Moore…Photo Credit: X / Riley Moore: The United States’ administration of President Donald Trump will closely monitor Nigeria’s upcoming 2027 general elections, US Congressman, Riley Moore, has said Moore, a Republican representing West Virginia, while responding to questions about Nigeria’s next general election, described the conduct of the polls as an issue […]

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Osun invites public to submit memoranda on violence, public disturbances

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Government has invited members of the public to submit memoranda to the Standing Commission of Inquiry on Disturbance of Public Peace as part of efforts to investigate complaints and allegations relating to breaches of peace across the state. The invitation was contained in a public notice signed by the […]

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Tunji-Ojo to launch Ondo South Youth Alliance to boost Tinubu’s reelection bid

Omojuwa to lead Ondo South Grassroots Movement Arrangements are being finalised for the launching of a grassroots mobilisation platform aimed at boosting grassroots support for the reelection bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Named Ondo South BTO-Youth Alliance for Asiwaju (BYAA), the platform will  mobilise support for the president and deepen the implementation of his […]

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Adeyemi exploiting corruption narrative to drag Gbajabiamila, shield himself – Presidential aide

Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, acclaimed Director General of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council/Presidential Economic Advisory Council. Credit: Bayo Onanuga The Presidency on Friday declared that internal collaborators within government institutions who enabled Prince Adeniyi Mathew to operate a fictitious presidential agency for months without detection would be hunted down and prosecuted. It also urged security […]

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Abducted Ekiti worshippers freed 67 days after, one dies in captivity

Sixty seven days after they were kidnapped during an attack on a Christ Apostolic Church in Eda Oniyo, Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State,the worshippers have been freed. They are currently receiving treatment at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti, at the expense of the state government. But, one of the victims, a […]

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Baba Ijesha got car, not chieftaincy title, Ooni’s palace says

The palace of the Ooni of Ife has denied claims by actor, James Olarenwaju, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, that he was conferred with a chieftaincy title by the monarch. In an interview with Saturday Beats, the Ooni’s spokeperson, Moses Olafare, said he was aware that the actor received a car from the monarch but […]

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Igboho’s security network rescues kidnapped Oyo woman, son in Kwara

The Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, on Saturday disclosed that the woman kidnapped in Igbope, Oorelope Local Government Area of Oyo State, alongside her son, had been rescued in Kwara State. Igboho, who is also the founder of the Iru Ekun Security Network, said his team, with the support of […]

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UNIOSUN rejects army depot’s position on sexual assault allegations, heads to court

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State University has rejected key aspects of the statement issued by the Depot Nigerian Army regarding allegations of sexual assault involving some military personnel and members of the university community, insisting that the institution will not expose affected students to intimidation or compromise their rights. In a statement issued on […]

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