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Alaafin, Ekiti monarch felicitate Ooni on 10th coronation anniversary

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, and the Alawe of Ilawe Ekiti, Oba Adebanji Alabi, have congratulated the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on his 10th coronation anniversary, commending his leadership, influence and unifying role across Yorubaland. In a statement issued by his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, the Alaafin praised the Ooni’s exposure, knowledge and charisma, noting that these qualities have strengthened the influence of […]

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Osun 2026: APC NWC to deliberate on appeal verdict on Omisore, Alabi, others

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is set to receive, deliberate on, and possibly ratify the report of the Osun State Screening Appeal Committee today. The report concerns seven governorship aspirants earlier disqualified from participating in the party’s upcoming primary election scheduled for Saturday. The five-member appeal panel, chaired by Senator Tolu Odebiyi, concluded a two-day review of the petitions filed by the affected aspirants […]

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Chinese expatriate regains freedom in Edo after over three months

A Chinese expatriate kidnapped over three months ago at the BUA Cement Plant in Okpella, Edo State, has regained his freedom. The victim, identified simply as Mr. Wang, was abducted on September 5, 2025, during an attack by gunmen who killed eight operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). According to a statement issued by the spokesperson of the Edo State Police Command, Moses Yamu, the expatriate […]

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Insecurity: Miners oppose proposed ban on mining activities

The Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN) has faulted proposals for a nationwide suspension of mining activities, insisting that such a move would deepen insecurity rather than resolve it. In a statement signed by its National President, Dele Ayankale, and National Secretary, Sulaiman Liman, the association argued that only illegal mining has been linked to terrorism and other security challenges, not licensed and regulated operations. Their reaction follows recent calls by […]

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JUST IN: Rivers Speaker, other Assembly members defect to APC

The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, has led other 15 members of the House to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Amaewhule announced the defections during plenary on Friday, blaming it on the division in the PDP. The Speaker said he had formally notified his ward chairman of his decision to leave the PDP for the APC. He said, “Distinguished colleagues, APC is my new party. I will […]

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Osun assembly passes bill to regulate LG finances

The Osun State House of Assembly has passed the Osun State Local Government Accounts Administration Bill, 2025, to regulate the opening, management, and operation of local government accounts. The Assembly said the passage of the bill marked a significant step toward strengthening financial governance and transparency across the state’s 30 local government areas and area councils. A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Olamide Tiamiyu, and […]

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Senate raises alarm over worsening lead-poisoning crisis in Lagos

The Senate, on Thursday, raised serious concerns over a rapidly escalating lead-poisoning crisis in Ogijo, a heavily populated community bordering Ikorodu in Lagos and the Ogun East Senatorial District, describing it as a grave environmental and public-health emergency threatening thousands of residents. The alarm followed a motion of urgent national importance jointly sponsored by Senators Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru (Lagos East) and Gbenga Daniel (Ogun East), brought pursuant to Orders 41 […]

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Judge rejects Nnamdi Kanu’s brother court appearance

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday declined to accept Prince Emmanuel Kanu’s appearance on behalf of his brother, Nnamdi Kanu, ruling that he is not a legal practitioner. Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), who was recently convicted and handed a life sentence, had filed a new motion asking to be transferred to Sokoto prison. The application was brought before […]

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Osun APC primary: Omisore, Oyebamiji, Alabi, six others know fate today

The All progressive congress (APC) is set to reveal the outcome of its screening exercise for the nine aspirants seeking the party’s ticket for the December 13, Osun state governorship primary election. The announcement followed a two-day screening exercise conducted in Abuja by the seven-member Osun State Governorship Primary Election Screening Committee, chaired by Barrister Obinna Uzor.  The committee is expected to submit its report to the party’s National Working […]

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2026 Hajj: NAHCON unveils guidelines on flights, medicals, others

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has released a comprehensive set of directives for the 2026 Hajj, introducing strict new rules on flight management, pilgrim grouping, medical fitness, and data submission. The measures were announced in a press release titled “NAHCON Directs Airlines to Issue 2026 Hajj Tickets Ahead of Departure,” shared on December 4, 2025 following a meeting with State Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards and accredited four Hajj carriers at […]

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