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SDP Joins Osun Governorship Race as INEC Adds Ajala to Ballot

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has added the Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate, Dr Francis Olugbenga Ajala, and his running mate, Faseke Babajimi Oladipo, to the ballot for the Osun... Read more »
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‘Is That Democracy?’ — Obasanjo Faults Judicial Determination of Election Outcomes

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has raised concerns over the growing role of the judiciary in determining election outcomes in Nigeria, questioning whether democracy is being served when the votes of millions are... Read more »
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UNILAG, Lotus Bank, Hackerbella Under Investigation Over Alleged Unlawful Use of Students’ Data

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has commenced a forensic investigation into the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Lotus Bank and Hackerbella Ltd over alleged violations of data protection laws. The commission’s Head... Read more »
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A Wife Should Be an Asset That Adds Value to Her Husband’s Life – Ibukun Awosika

Businesswoman and former First Bank Chairperson Ibukun Awosika has shared her perspective on the importance of partnership in marriage, stressing that both husband and wife have important roles to play in building... Read more »
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I Suggested Sex Toy to a Married Couple, It Can Do 90% of the Job — Apostle Aghasedo

Apostle Joshua Aghasedo has sparked debate after sharing his perspective on the use of adult toys within marriage, arguing that such items can be viewed as equipment to assist married couples. Speaking... Read more »
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Deji Adeyanju Urges US, UK, Canada to Sanction Senator Fadahunsi Over Alleged Threats Ahead of Osun Election

Human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has called on the United States, United Kingdom and Canada to impose sanctions on Senator Francis Fadahunsi over his alleged threat against members of the Accord Party... Read more »
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Otti Seeks Sustainable Power Supply After Days of Blackout in Aba

Abia State Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has commended the management of Geometric Power for restoring electricity supply in Aba after several days of outage. The Governor gave the commendation... Read more »
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BREAKING: Police Summon Senator Fadahunsi Over Alleged ‘Kill Accord Members’ Comment

Breaking: The Osun State Police Command has summoned Senator Francis Fadahunsi, representing Osun East Senatorial District, over his now-viral comment allegedly calling on supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to “kill”... Read more »
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Otti Approves Establishment of South-East’s First National Park in Abia

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has approved the establishment of the first National Park in the South-East, to be located in Abia State. Governor Otti gave the approval on Tuesday,... Read more »
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WHO Defends Science-Based Vaccine Schedule After Trump’s Push to Cut Childhood Shots

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reaffirmed that it uses a science-based process to determine childhood immunisation schedules following U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order calling for a reduction in vaccinations. “What comes... Read more »
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Fire Outbreaks Hit Access Bank Branch, Residence in Two Kano LGAs

Two separate fire outbreaks were recorded in Dawakin Tofa and Kumbotso Local Government Areas of Kano State, affecting an Access Bank branch and a residential building. The Kano State Fire Service disclosed... Read more »
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2027 Election: Atiku Demands Urgent Audit of INEC’s BVAS Technology

Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has raised concerns about what he describes as the “dangerous exposure” of Nigeria’s election technology. This follows the... Read more »
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As I Am Dancing, I Am Working — Adeleke Defends Love for Dancing

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has said opposition politicians who criticise his love for dancing are only doing so out of jealousy. Adeleke made the statement on Tuesday during a town hall... Read more »
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Trump Is Not Obama or Biden, You’re Wasting Your Time — Shehu Sani Reacts to Davido’s Appeal Over Osun Election

Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has criticised singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, for calling on United States President Donald Trump to pay attention to the forthcoming Osun State governorship... Read more »
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Air Peace Apologises as Union Protest Disrupts Flights in Lagos, Abuja

Flight operations of Air Peace were disrupted on Tuesday as aviation unions started picketing both the Lagos and Abuja airports Air Peace apologises to passengers as unions disrupt Lagos, Abuja flightsMr Najomo... Read more »
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FG Urges ECOWAS to Deepen Community Engagement in Fight Against Terrorism

The Nigerian government (FG) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthen regional security and support collective efforts to combat terrorism across the West African sub-region. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation... Read more »
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Nigeria, Ghana Spend More on Debt Interest Than Healthcare — AfDB

Nigeria and Ghana are among West African economies where interest payments on public debt rival or exceed government spending on healthcare, highlighting the growing pressure debt servicing is placing on scarce public... Read more »
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In 4 Years as Governor, Osun Has Risen from 33rd to 7th in WAEC — Adeleke

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has highlighted his administration’s achievements in infrastructure and education, claiming that the state has risen from 33rd to seventh position in national academic performance rankings during his... Read more »
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Sowore Faults Tinubu’s Economic Reforms, Says Rising Revenue Yet to Improve Nigerians’ Lives

Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has criticised the Federal Government’s economic reforms, arguing that increased government revenue and improved macroeconomic indicators have yet to translate into better... Read more »
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Tinubu to Open International Conference on Security, National Unity in Abuja

President Bola Tinubu is expected to declare open an international conference on security and national unity in Abuja on Tuesday, organised by Jama’atu Izalatil Bidiah wa Iqamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS) Nigeria in partnership... Read more »