Party confirms By John Dike, Osogbo Accord Party has confirmed the uploading of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke as its duly nominated candidate for the August 8, 2026 governorship election. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Osun State Chairman of the party, Pastor Victor Babalola Akande, said the development followed the completion of all […]
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By Banji Ayoola With the cleansing Power of the Holy Spirit now pouring into Creation, onto the earth ceaselessly, nothing can hide any longer. Extraordinary Power streaming over, tearing through and sweeping the earth at a great intensity beyond the capacity of any earthly, or whatever other powers to check. Everything that is dead or […]
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Prof Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, on Wednesday, said it wished Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, well following reports of her registration as a member of the All Progressives Congress. Obasanjo-Bello, a former commissioner and senator under the PDP platform, reportedly completed her online registration at […]
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seek govt intervention By John Dike, Osogbo Muslim women in Osun State have expressed concern over what they described as persistent discrimination against women who wear the hijab, particularly during official documentation, examinations, and public service processes. They spoke at a press conference held in Osogbo to mark the 2026 World Hijab Day, where they […]
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The Independent National Electoral Commission has enlisted the support of the traditional institution in Ekiti State to ensure peace in the state before, during and after the June 20 Ekiti governorship election. INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in Ekiti State, Dr Bunmi Omoseyindemi, who said the electoral body’s Continuous Voter Registration exercise would, from Monday, be […]
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SGF George Akume in a warm greeting with former Minister of Finance and Daughter of Chief Samuel Akintola, Dr Abimbola, and Akintola’s son, Justice Ladiran of the Oyo State High Court at the 60 years anniversary in Ibadan on Thursday. Photos: Daniel Ayantoye The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, and […]
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has stated that candidates who are already enrolled in tertiary institutions may register for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination and Direct Entry, but must formally declare their matriculation status, otherwise, they risk losing both admissions. The clarification was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Board’s […]
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Lagos State Commisioner of Police, Jimoh Moshood. Credit: Lagos State Police Command Lagos State Police Command has denied claims that its officers shot at residents protesting the demolition of their homes, insisting no gun was fired during Wednesday’s demonstration. Protesters from communities including Makoko, Oworonshoki, Owode-Onirin and Oko Baba marched to the Lagos State House […]
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An injured protester. Photo: Johnson Idowu Human rights groups, activists and social media users have condemned the Lagos State Police Command and the Lagos State Government over the arrest and the use of force on residents who protested the demolition of their homes across parts of the state on Wednesday. The condemnation followed the police’s […]
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Director-General of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa The controversy generated in Nigeria over President Bola Tinubu’s brief stumble during his official visit to Türkiye has been dismissed as “silly” by Turkish officials, according to Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa. Dabiri-Erewa disclosed this on Wednesday while responding to a post […]
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