Patience Jonathan Praises Azikel Refinery Founder Eruani
Former First Lady Patience Jonathan has praised the Group President of Azikel Group, Dr Azibapu Eruani, describing him as a young businessman she mentored and encouraged to pursue major business opportunities. Jonathan made the remarks on Tuesday during an inspection tour of the Azikel Refinery in Obunagha, Bayelsa State. A video of her comments circulated […]
Osun Election Is Between Adeleke and Tinubu — Momodu
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has described the August 15 Osun State governorship election as a contest between Governor Ademola Adeleke and President Bola Tinubu. Speaking on Wednesday, Momodu argued that the All Progressives Congress (APC) lacked the political strength to defeat Adeleke without the backing and influence of the Tinubu-led […]
Police Arrest 10 Over Modakeke Violence, Polytechnic Invasion
The Osun State Police Command has arrested 10 suspects in connection with alleged violent crimes in Modakeke and an invasion of the Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. Four suspects were arrested in Modakeke, Ife East Local Government Area, over allegations including conspiracy, attempted murder, assault occasioning harm and unlawful possession of […]
Edo NYSC Awardees Pledge to Replic
Ten indigenes of Edo State who received the 2025 President’s National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Honours Award have pledged to replicate the innovations that earned them national recognition in the state. The awardees are Divine Omoruyi, Joy Ehinome, Odu Donald, Osaretin Michael, Osas Unuane, Dr Samuel Elaiho, Etinosa Ajayi, Charles Hope, Adesuwa Asubaja and Mary […]
INEC Reproduces Osun Ballot Papers for SDP Candidate
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reproduced ballot papers and result sheets for Saturday’s Osun State governorship election following the inclusion of Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate Olugbenga Ajala on the ballot. Ajala and his running mate, Faseke Oladipo, were added after a Federal High Court in Abuja, in a judgment delivered on July […]
Police, PSC Appeal Lagos Court Judgment on Tajudeen
The Inspector-General of Police, Lagos State Commissioner of Police and Police Service Commission have appealed a Lagos State High Court judgment in a fundamental rights suit involving Alhaji Hameed Tajudeen. The appellants, dissatisfied with Justice O. L. Alebiosu’s judgment delivered on August 7, 2026, asked the Court of Appeal in Lagos to set aside the […]
PDP Youth Leader Demands Action on Insecurity, Governance in Kwara
The Kwara State Youth Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olori-Odo Adio Odunjo Obbo-Ile, has called for stronger security measures, greater transparency and improved opportunities for young people in the state. Speaking at a press conference at the PDP State Secretariat in Ilorin on Wednesday to commemorate International Youth Day 2026, Obbo-Ile said […]
NDC Ticket Dispute Deepens in Anambra Assembly Constituency
A dispute over the Nigeria Democratic Congress ticket for Anaocha 1 Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly has created uncertainty within the party ahead of the 2027 elections. The controversy involves the incumbent lawmaker, Nkechi Ogbuefi, and Azubuike Okoye, both of whom have been linked to the party’s ticket for the constituency. Ogbuefi, […]
Emir of Ilorin Mourns Father of Ex-UITH Chief Medical Director
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has expressed condolences to Professor Sulyman Kuranga, former Chief Medical Director of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, over the death of his father, Alhaji Saadudeen Adebayo Kuranga. Alhaji Saadudeen died in the early hours of Wednesday, August […]
APC Chairman Urges Peace Ahead of 2027 Elections
APC Chairman Urges Christians, Muslims to Reject Violence Ahead of 2027 The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has urged Christians and Muslims to reject violence and promote unity as Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections. Yilwatda gave the warning at the Muslim World League (JIBWIS) International Security Conference, themed “Advancing […]
