Makinde may join 2027 presidential race Thursday

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, may formally declare his presidential ambition during a rally billed for the ancient Mapo Hall in Ibadan South-East Local Government Area of the state, on Thursday. The event, tagged “Unity Mega Rally Ibadan 2026,” is expected to serve as the official launch of Makinde’s anticipated 2027 presidential bid, alongside the […]

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Ondo urges peace, unity at APC primaries ‎

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa Ondo State Government has called on members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) statewide to conduct themselves peacefully and responsibly during the forthcoming party primaries scheduled for May 15, 18 and 20, 2026, for the House of Representatives, State House of Assembly and Senate respectively. ‎ ‎It said the primaries represent another […]

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NDC Fixes Presidential Nomination Form at ₦60 Million

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has fixed its presidential Nomination and Expression of Interest forms at N60 million, as it released the timetable for its primary elections ahead of the 2027 general elections. Its National Chairman, Moses Cleopas, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday. He said the sale of forms will […]

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Pre-primary screening: Tension mounts as APC panels disqualify over 150 aspirants

Petitions, protests, legal threats and accusations of imposition have trailed the ongoing screening of aspirants by the ruling All Progressives Congress across several states ahead of the 2027 general elections, exposing widening cracks within the party over the use of consensus arrangements and the disqualification of aspirants. Investigations showwd that aggrieved aspirants in states including […]

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Fans mourn Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo

Alex Ekubo. Photo: Instagram|Alex Ekubo Agency Report Fans and followers of deceased Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo across social media platforms have expressed sadness over his demise, describing the incident as shocking and heartbreaking. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Nigerian entertainment industry has been thrown into mourning since Tuesday when news of the […]

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Court jails ex-minister Mamman 75 yrs over N33. 8bn fraud

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has sentenced former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to 75 years in prison for stealing public funds totalling about ₦33.8 billion. The court, in the judgment that was delivered by Justice James Omotosho, convicted and sentenced him on all the 12 -count fraud and money laundering charge preferred […]

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Ooni celebrates Adeleke at 66, commends strides

By John Dike, Osogbo The Permanent Chairman of the Southern Nigerian Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC), Arole Oodua Olofin Adimula and Natural Head of the Oduduwa Race worldwide, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has congratulated Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on the occasion of his 66th birthday anniversary. The monarch praised Adeleke for his developmental strides and […]

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Why I finally wrote my story after decades — Gowon

Gowon Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd), says he decided to publish his long-awaited autobiography after years of silence because he wanted Nigerians to understand the thinking behind some of the toughest decisions taken during his time in power, including those made during the Nigerian Civil War. The memoir, which will be formally […]

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