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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has described the ongoing wave of political defections in Nigeria as a distraction from the real issues affecting citizens, emphasizing that the most important defection the country needs is that of hunger and poverty. In his bi-monthly newsletter released Thursday, Governor Makinde criticized the public focus on political realignments, urging Nigerians and political leaders to prioritize addressing economic hardship over political manoeuvring. “I am sure […]

Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Tunji Ogunrinde, on Friday led a team of 13 other lawyers as counsel to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate in the Ibadan North Federal Constituency bye-election, Hon. Sunday Oyekunle Folajimi, at the ongoing Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The case stems from the August 16, 2025 House of Representatives bye-election, in which Hon. Folajimi was declared the […]

The United States Embassy in Abuja has issued a strong security advisory to American citizens ahead of a major protest expected to take place in the Federal Capital Territory on Monday, October 20, 2025. The demonstration, which is being organized under the banner #FreeNnamdiKanuNow, is anticipated to draw a significant crowd to Eagle Square and the Central Business District in Abuja. The organizers have described the march as a peaceful […]

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, marked his 51st birthday on Friday with heartfelt prayers for Nigeria and renewed calls for unity, peace, and national development. In a message of gratitude, the Ooni expressed profound appreciation to Almighty God for the gift of life, divine guidance, and the strength to continue his mission of service to humanity. Reflecting on his journey so far, he described it […]

A man identified as Lawal Faruq has been arrested by the Oyo State Police Command for allegedly setting his former lover, Omolola Hassan, on fire following the breakdown of their relationship. The incident occurred at a military barracks in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. According to reports, Faruq became enraged after the end of the relationship, claiming that both he and the victim had taken an oath never to separate. […]

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) will on Saturday hold its annual 10-kilometre Walk and Jog Exercise in Abuja, an initiative designed to strengthen the physical fitness, health, and operational readiness of its personnel. The event is part of the Force’s broader commitment to maintaining peak performance levels among officers and airmen, recognizing that physical endurance remains a crucial component of military effectiveness. The exercise, scheduled to take place between 6:00 […]