2026 Aje Festival: Ooni Prays for Nigeria, Backs Tinubu’s Economic Reforms

By John Dike, Osogbo The Arole Oduduwa and Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, on Monday offered special prayers for Nigeria and its leaders as activities marking the 2026 Aje Festival reached their climax at the historic Ile Oodua Palace in Ile‑Ife. He used the spiritual and cultural occasion to express optimism about the […]

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Adeleke Seeks Stronger Inter-governmental Economic Ties as He Hosts Canadian Delegation

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has called for deeper economic cooperation between subnational governments in Nigeria and Canada, urging the Canadian High Commission to partner with his state on new investment and development initiatives. He made the appeal on Monday in Osogbo while hosting a delegation from the Canadian High Commission, […]

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Adeleke’s inclusion on ballot is progress for Osun, setback for anti-democratic forces – PDP

By John Dike, Osogbo The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State has described the inclusion of Governor Ademola Adeleke on the ballot for the coming election as a major setback for anti-democratic forces, and much-desired progress for the state and her people. It congratulated residents as preparations intensify for the August 8, 2026 governorship […]

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Call off protest, seek peaceful dialogue, Ajibefun appeals to aggrieved RUGIPO workers

Ondo State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof Igbekele Ajibefun By Banji Ayoola Ondo State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof Igbekele Ajibefun on Monday appealed to the aggrieved workers of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic Owo, RUGIPO, to call off their protest and continue to toe the path of peace. He made the appeal […]

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Mixed reactions trail reported U.S. troops’ arrival amid fresh attacks

200 American personnel reportedly land in Maiduguri, more flights expected Casualties feared as ISWAP razes military camp in Borno Gunmen kill dozens in Niger villages, abduct several Analysts warn of insurgents’ southward shift Karimi links insecurity to plot against 2027 polls ADC berates Tinubu over Argungu outing Amid surging attacks across Borno and Niger states […]

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FG arraigns Nasir El-Rufai over alleged phone interception

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai The Federal Government has arraigned a former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, before the Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged unlawful interception of telephone communications belonging to the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. According to court documents, El-Rufai, 65, appeared on Prime Time on Arise TV on […]

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Emergency plenary: National Assembly moves to shift presidential poll to Feb 13

The National Assembly announced on Sunday that it would reconvene its plenary session on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, cutting short its recess amid indications that lawmakers may review the date set for the 2027 presidential election. Findings showed that the National Assembly may shift the presidential poll to February 13, 2027. In a notice signed […]

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“Decampees’ Rally Flopped Because They Betrayed the People” — Osun PDP

By John Dike, Osogbo The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State has described the recent reception organised for defecting lawmakers as a “flop,” alleging that the event failed to attract genuine grassroots support because the decampees “betrayed the mandate of the people.” In a strongly worded statement issued by the state PDP chairman, Chief […]

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