By John Dike, Osogbo An economist at Obafemi Awolowo University, Prof. Abayomi Adebayo, has warned that Nigeria’s economy may experience prolonged instability as persistent increases in prices continue to disrupt markets and erode the purchasing power of citizens. Speaking with our correspondent on the current economic realities, the Professor of Economics noted that there are […]
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By John Dike Osogbo The political atmosphere in Osun State is heating up ahead of the 2026 governorship election, as the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Imole Campaign Council clash over issues of governance, credibility, and campaign direction. The latest exchange was triggered by a statement from the spokesperson of the Imole Campaign Council, […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared its readiness to run an issue-based campaign aimed at unseating Governor Ademola Adeleke in the forthcoming August 15, 2026 governorship election. In a statement issued by the party’s Governorship Campaign Council, the APC disclosed that it will soon release the […]
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Photo Credit: Getty Images *After the two legal teams had closed their arguments, Judge Williams announced a recess to consider her verdict.* *When the court reconvened, she looked tired. She had spent 30 minutes alone, wrestling with a decision that would affect not just Bob Marley, but the future of artistic freedom in Jamaica.* *Mr. […]
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Nigeria’s opposition parties have united and vowed to fight an alleged plot by the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, to foist a one party rule on the country. They took the decision on Saturday at their maiden summit in Ibadan. Besides, they took other vital decisions which are contained in a communiquee issued at the […]
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Opposition parties in Nigeria have fostered a united front, calling for the resignation of Professor Joash Amupitan as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), among other demands ahead of the 2027 general elections. Other demands include immediate review of the Electoral Act 2026 by the National Assembly, release of detained leading politicians and […]
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Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Olasheni Ibiwoye A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Olasheni Ibiwoye, has joined the 2027 Kwara State governorship race under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, becoming the fourth aspirant to declare interest in the contest. Ibiwoye’s entry was formalised through a letter of intent submitted to the party’s legal adviser, Monsurat […]
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Senator David Mark David Mark, national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of weakening democratic institutions in the country. Speaking at the National Opposition Summit on Saturday in Ibadan, Mark alleged that efforts were being made by the APC-led administration to deny Nigerians the right to elect […]
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Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally recognised the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) led by Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam, bringing an end to the party’s prolonged leadership crisis. The commission updated its official website to reflect the development, listing the party’s leadership structure with […]
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Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State Agency Report A governor elected on the platform of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC), Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State, on Saturday said he would not impose or tolerate imposition of candidates on the people in the forthcoming general elections. The governor said this at the wedding of his […]
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