Umahi signs Tinubu’s nomination form, backs continuity ahead of 2027

Minister of Works, David Umahi signs Tinubu’s APC nomination form…Photo Credit: Francis Nwaze The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has signed the nomination form of President Bola Tinubu for a second term, describing the move as a “victory form” and a step towards sustaining ongoing national development. In a statement issued by his Senior Special […]

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Mohbad: FCT court hears suit seeking fresh probe May 28

Departed Afrobeats singer, Mohbad The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday fixed May 28 for hearing in a suit seeking to compel the Nigeria Police Force to reopen an investigation into the death of late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. Justice James Omotosho fixed the date after the applicant informed the court […]

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Consensus coup: Governors tighten grip on senate tickets, displace incumbents

No fewer than 10 state governors and ex-governors are actively working to replace incumbent senators ahead of the 2027 general elections, in a sweeping political realignment reshaping Nigeria’s legislative landscape. The sitting governors, whose tenure will expire by May 2027, are leveraging their grip on the party structures in their states to secure Senate tickets […]

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Osun NUJ seeks stronger media partnership with Ooni’s Palace

By John Dike, Osogbo The executive members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State Council, have reaffirmed their commitment to promoting ethical journalism and preserving cultural heritage through strengthened collaboration with the Ooni’s Palace in Ile-Ife. The newly elected NUJ leadership, led by Chairman Adeyemi Aboderin, made this known during a courtesy visit […]

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Osun 2026: APC, Adeleke’s govt clash over governance, projects, spending

By John Dike, Osogbo The political temperature in Osun State heightened on Monday as the state’s chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and the Governor Ademola Adeleke administration, and traded sharp accusations over governance, public spending and infrastructure ahead of the 2026 governorship election. The Chairman, Media and Publicity Committee of the Osun 2026 […]

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NOA urges improved access to inhalers as Osun marks world asthma day

By John Dike, Osogbo The National Orientation Agency (NOA), Osun State Directorate, has called for improved access to anti-inflammatory inhalers as part of efforts to reduce asthma-related complications. The call was made on Tuesday as the agency joined the global community to commemorate World Asthma Day 2026. Speaking in Osogbo, the State Director of NOA, […]

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2027: APC dumps consensus arrangement, adopts direct primaries nationwide

extends form sales, submission deadline, adjusts screening dates As political parties gear up to pick candidates for elective positions ahead of the 2027 general elections, the All Progressives Congress, APC, has officially announced a decision to jettison the consensus arrangement it had earlier adopted in the selection of candidates and has now resolved to conduct […]

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Osun Targets Industrial Growth as Adeleke Engages Chinese

Governor Ademola Adeleke By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to industrialising the state through strategic partnerships with foreign investors. He made this known while addressing a delegation of Chinese investors planning to establish factories around Ile-Ife, noting that his government is leveraging a public-private partnership (PPP) model […]

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Communal Clash: Osun Monarch’s Wife, Four Others Arrested for Alleged Attack on Police

By John Dike, Osogbo The wife of the Elegbedi of Egbedi in Egbedore Local Government Area of Osun State, Olori Bukola Afolabi, has been arrested in connection with the ongoing communal crisis between Egbedi and Iloba communities. She was arrested alongside Isa Adesina, Rasheed Ayandiran and two others for allegedly attacking police officers from the […]

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