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A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Friday adjourned proceedings in a suit seeking to stop former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election. The case, filed by lawyer Johnmary Jideobi, came up before Justice Peter Odo Lifu but could not proceed due to the absence of some parties in the matter, particularly the Independent National Electoral Commission. INEC was again not represented in court, marking the […]

The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned popular social media influencer and relationship therapist, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, over an alleged N36 million fraud. The influencer, widely known as Blessing CEO, was brought before Justice D.I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining money under false pretence and alleged stealing. According to […]

The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has welcomed a set of twin boys with one of his queens, Olorun Mariam Ajibola. The revered monarch announced the birth of the newborn princes on Friday, describing their arrival as a special blessing to the royal household and the entire House of Oduduwa. In a statement released by the palace’s Director of Media and Public Affairs, Moses Olafare, the Ooni expressed gratitude to […]

The Forum of Local Government Chairmen in Oyo State has expressed strong support for Governor Seyi Makinde, declaring that he possesses the leadership qualities, experience, and vision required to reposition Nigeria and place the country on the path of sustainable development. The council chairmen made the declaration following Makinde’s official announcement of his intention to contest the presidency ahead of the 2027 general election. According to the forum, the governor’s […]

A Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery at University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Prof. Eyo Ekpe, has accused operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission of assaulting and harassing him and several hospital workers during an attempt to arrest him over an alleged fake medical report. Speaking during a press conference on Wednesday, the professor, who also serves as the Deputy Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee of the hospital, narrated […]

Seyi Makinde has officially declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election under the platform of the Allied Peoples Movement. The Oyo State governor made the announcement during a political rally held at Mapo Hall on Wednesday amid ongoing political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking before supporters and party loyalists, Makinde formally unveiled his presidential ambition, declaring his readiness to seek the nation’s highest office. The […]

The Federal Government has announced that the long-awaited Digital Switch Over (DSO) project will commence nationwide rollout on June 17, 2026, in what officials described as a major breakthrough for Nigeria’s broadcasting industry. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this after a facility tour of the headquarters of Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited in Abuja. According to the minister, the transition from analogue to digital broadcasting will […]

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, is expected to formally declare his presidential ambition on Thursday during a rally scheduled to hold at Mapo Hall in Ibadan South-East Local Government Area. The event, tagged “Unity Mega Rally Ibadan 2026,” is also expected to feature the unveiling of a political alliance between the Peoples Democratic Party and the Allied Peoples Movement in Oyo State. The development follows recent resignations by several political […]

A member of the House of Representatives representing Ede North/Ede South/Egbedore/Ejigbo Federal Constituency of Osun State, Bamidele Salam, has donated 10 buses and 150 motorcycles to support the re-election campaign of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke. Salam disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday, explaining that the vehicles were provided to campaign coordinators across the federal constituency ahead of the August 15 governorship election in the state. The lawmaker, […]