accuses Osun APC of contradiction over Oyebamiji’s economic blueprint By John Dike, Osogbo The Accord Party, AP, on Osun State has accused the All Progressives Congress, APC, of inconsistency and leadership failure. It blasted the opposition over what it described as contradictory claims surrounding the economic blueprint of that party’s governorship candidate, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji […]
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Most Nigerian leaders pretend to love God. They sponsor religious pilgrimages not in the service of God, but in the service of man, mostly to gain political capital and win support in elections. The Federal Government has allocated N11.5 billion for religious pilgrimages in the 2026 budget. The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria receives N5.99 […]
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Nigeria’s bank customers endure unfair deals offered by financial institutions, where they are forced to pay eye-watering interest rates for loans, while earning a measly return on their hard-earned savings. A new CBN report reveals that banks charge up to 60 per cent on loans, while paying an average of 2.7-8.15 per cent on savings […]
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Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa. Buba Marwa, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, listed the agency’s staggering seizures in its five-year scorecard in Abuja on 20 January. Between 2020 and 2025, the NDLEA arrested at least 77,792 […]
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Security operatives in Onitsha main market. Photo credit: Ikenna Obianeri The Onitsha Main Market has been barricaded by security agencies who are enforcing the one-week closure of the market ordered by the state governor, Chukwuma Soludo, following defiance of the government’s Monday sit-at-home directive by the traders. On Tuesday morning, hundreds of security personnel were […]
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FCT minister, Nyesom Wike The National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Abuja, has fixed today (Tuesday), for ruling on a suit filed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and the FCT Administration against leaders of the Joint Union Action Committee. Justice E.D. Subilim adjourned the matter after hearing arguments from counsel for […]
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Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade. Credit: Palace Media Two prominent traditional rulers in Oyo State — the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Olaoye Ghandi, and the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade — were conspicuously absent as Governor Seyi Makinde inaugurated the 50th anniversary of the state on Monday. Family members of former governors, traditional […]
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Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has asked President Bola Tinubu to intervene and order the release of the state’s LG allocations. BACKGROUND In February 2025, Osun government held elections in the 30 local councils of the state. The exercise was marred by violence, disputes, and legal battles as the sacked […]
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Defence Headquarters The Defence Headquarters on Monday said investigations into alleged misconduct by some officers revealed claims of a plot to overthrow the government. In October 2025, the DHQ announced the arrest of 16 officers over acts of indiscipline and breaches of service regulations. Sahara Reporters reported on October 18 that the officers — ranging […]
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By Olubunmi Adebayo *It is important for us all to understand why men of betrayal betray the betrayed.* *Today’s edition of the Reflection series is coming up as a result of yesterday’s post on the need for us to be careful who we trust.* *A reader responded by asking “why do men betray”?* *The first […]
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