By John Dike, Osogbo The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State Council, has condemned the rising wave of political violence in the state ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election, describing the trend as a serious threat to peace, public safety and democratic governance. It expressed concern over increasing cases of killings, intimidation […]
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A Federal High Court in Lokoja on Friday set aside its earlier judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a political party. Justice Isah Dashen, the presiding judge held that all relevant parties must be heard before any substantive decision can be made in the matter. […]
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Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has expressed deep sadness over the passing of former Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Olasimi Akindele-Odunmbaku. The Governor, in a condolence message, described the late Mrs. Odumbaku as a committed public servant, a passionate advocate for women and children, and a shining example of selfless service to […]
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Davido Nigerian singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has released his highly anticipated single, I Know Who I Be. The song is his first release of 2026 and features South African artistes Jazzwrld and GL_Ceejay. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Davido announced the release on his social media pages on Friday. The […]
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Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, on Friday urged President Bola Tinubu to postpone the implementation of state police until after the 2027 general election, warning that introducing the new policing structure ahead of the polls could expose it to political manipulation. Obi’s position […]
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Delcy Rodríguez At least 188 people have been killed and more than 1,500 injured after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela in quick succession, causing widespread destruction across the country’s northern region and triggering a major humanitarian emergency. According to Venezuelan authorities, more than 200 people remain trapped beneath collapsed buildings, while rescue workers continue search-and-rescue […]
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Ogun State Police Command has disclosed that the prime suspect in the alleged killing of an ex-OGTV broadcaster, Kitan Oyesiku, and her guard, Pelumi Adetayo, said he allegedly orchestrated the plan to “teach her a lesson.” The state Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, disclosed this on Thursday during a press briefing held at the command’s […]
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The Embassy of Ireland in Nigeria has announced that applications for the 2026 Ireland Fellows Programme will open on June 29, offering Nigerians the opportunity to study for a fully funded Master’s degree in Ireland. The embassy disclosed this in a post on its X handle on Friday, stating that the programme is open to […]
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Oluremi Tinubu. Photo: State House The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has come under criticism on social media after encouraging Nigerians to consider small-scale businesses such as selling akara, roasted corn and kuli-kuli, saying they require little capital to start. Tinubu spoke while addressing State House Correspondents after the Renewed Hope Initiative’s second-quarter meeting with […]
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New VC, AAUA, Prof Tomola Marshal Obamuyi Prof Tomola Marshal Obamuyi has been appointed by the Ondo State Government as the new Vice-Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA). His appointment followed the recommendation of the institution’s Governing Council in line with the University’s Act and extant regulations. Chaired by Dr. Tunji Abayomi,the Council had […]
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