Osun 2026: AMBO Movement launches women assembly in 332 wards

The AMBO Movement has launched its Women Assembly across the 332 wards of the state, astrategic move to strengthen grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2026 Osun governorship election. This initiative is aimed at galvanizing support for Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), a leading aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC). At the inauguration held at […]

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Grim toll: States move to evacuate flood zones

• Niger buries 153, states brace for heavy rains, citizens plead for action, Mokwa survivors fear diseases outbreak Many states have also commenced measures to arrest flooding, with Nasarawa, Anambra, Borno, Kebbi and Bayelsa governments planning to evacuate residents to prevent loss of lives and property. The Federal Government announced in April that no fewer […]

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Happy birthday to Nike Busari: A quiet force, consistent flame

By Sunday Ajibola “Character is like smoke; no matter how hard one tries to hide it, it will always rise to the surface.” This timeless proverb underscores a profound truth: one’s character cannot be concealed for long. Regardless of how well one pretends, life will always offer an opportunity for the true self to emerge. […]

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June 12: Fasoranti counsels return to 1963 Constitution

As Nigeria marks 2025 Democracy Day, the leader of the Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, has called for a return to the 1963 Constitution, which he said provided the necessary framework for true federalism and autonomy for the federating units. In a statement commemorating June 12 now officially recognized as Nigeria’s Democracy Day […]

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Abacha family’s last moments in Aso Rock – Journalist’s recount

By Ogbonnaya Orji “It was indeed a big tragedy for the members of former first family as they packed their belongings to join the convoy which took the corpse of the once powerful General home. “I wept when I saw Madam, Mrs. Abacha being helped into the waiting car. She stared at Aso Rock in […]

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Anambra CP detains three policemen over corruption

CP, Anambra State Command, Ikioye Orutugu The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, Ikioye Orutugu, has ordered the detention of three police inspectors over an allegation of corruption. It was gathered that the policemen accosted an unsuspecting member of the public during a security patrol, forcibly searched his phone, and extorted the victim. In a […]

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Civil service to go paperless by December – FG

Head of Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack The Federal Government on Wednesday announced that the Nigerian Civil Service will become fully paperless by December. Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, announced this at a briefing in Abuja on Wednesday to commemorate the 2025 African Public Service Day and […]

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32 years after June 12, how’s democracy in Nigeria?

By Jide Ojo It’s 65 years of Nigeria’s independence and 32 years after the watershed and epochal June 12 presidential election. The landmark election was won by Bashorun MKO Abiola, who was also the Aare-Ona-Kakanfo of Yorubaland. Unfortunately, that election was annulled by the military junta of Ibrahim Babangida. Tomorrow, June 12, has been declared […]

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