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Oyo Government Rejects MURIC’s Allegation That Makinde Is Anti-Islam

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has opposed the reported endorsement of Bimbo Adekanmbi as Governor Seyi Makinde’s preferred successor in the 2027 Oyo State governorship election, insisting that the next governor should be a Muslim. The organisation argued that allowing another Christian to succeed Makinde, who is also a Christian and would have completed eight years in office, would amount to religious imbalance in the state’s political leadership. In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, MURIC […]

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Senate Begins Consideration of Tinubu’s $7.7bn External Loan Request for 2026 Budget

The Senate has begun considering President Bola Tinubu’s request to secure a $7.7bn (N10.79tn) external loan to finance part of the Federal Government’s 2026 budget deficit. The request, contained in a letter dated October 26, 2026, was presented during Wednesday’s plenary and referred to the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts for detailed consideration. Senate President Godswill Akpabio directed the committee to examine the proposal and submit its report as soon as practicable. The proposed borrowing is part of […]

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Senate Gives Six State Assemblies November 15 Deadline to Decide on State Police Proposal

The Senate has given the six state Houses of Assembly yet to approve the proposed establishment of state police until November 15 to communicate their positions. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, said any assembly that failed to respond by the deadline would be regarded as having withheld its approval. The decision followed an update by the Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, during Wednesday’s plenary, indicating that 30 of the 36 state assemblies had approved the proposed constitutional amendment. Although the number […]

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2027: Shinkafi Rejects Zamfara North APC Primary, Alleges Irregularities

An All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial aspirant for Zamfara North, Sani Ahmed Shinkafi, has rejected the party’s primary election in the district, alleging irregularities in the exercise. The dispute followed conflicting announcements over the outcome of the primary, with the committee chairman reportedly declaring Senator Sahabi Alhaji Ya’u Kaura the winner, while another committee member announced Senator Tijjani Yahaya Kaura as the successful candidate. Shinkafi also denied reaching any consensus agreement with Senator Tijjani Yahaya Kaura or any other aspirant […]

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Ondo Agency Warns Businesses Against Exploiting Consumers

The Ondo State Competition and Consumer Protection Agency (ODCCPA) has warned manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers and retailers against producing or selling fake, counterfeit, adulterated, expired and substandard products. The agency’s Executive Chairman, Oluyemi Fasipe, gave the warning on Thursday, saying businesses involved in such practices would face legal consequences under the Ondo State Competition and Consumer Protection Law, 2026. Fasipe said the agency would also tackle deceptive pricing, manipulation of measurements and other practices that exploit consumers or undermine their rights. […]

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Police Restrict Drone Operations, Beef Up Security Ahead of Tinubu’s Visit to Akwa Ibom

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command says it has strengthened security across the state ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s scheduled visit on Friday, November 5, 2026. The President is expected to commission projects and hold a town hall meeting with political stakeholders during the visit. Speaking at a press conference in Uyo on Thursday, the Commissioner of Police, Baba Mohammed Azare, said the command, in collaboration with other security agencies, had put measures in place to ensure a peaceful visit. […]

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Adekanmbi Unveils Manifesto Website, Opens Governance Plans to Public Scrutiny

The governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM) in Oyo State, Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi, has unveiled a dedicated manifesto website to enable residents to examine his proposed governance agenda ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The website, accessible at bimbo-adekanmbi.com, features his development blueprint, tagged Omititun 3.0: Continuity, Competence and Community, alongside details of his political vision and priorities for the state. According to the campaign council, the initiative is aimed at promoting public engagement by providing residents, stakeholders […]

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Nasarawa Gov Orders Probe into Disruption of APC Presidential Rally

Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has directed security agencies to investigate the disruption of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally in Lafia on Wednesday and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice. Sule gave the directive on Thursday during an expanded security meeting at the Government House, Lafia, following disturbances at the rally and the reported obstruction of Vice President Kashim Shettima’s convoy during his visit to the Emir of Lafia. The governor described the incidents as […]

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Sports

Ronaldo’s Greatest Football Moments: From Sporting to Al-Nassr

Cristiano Ronaldo has enjoyed one of the most remarkable careers in football history, winning major trophies, breaking records and delivering unforgettable performances across Europe's biggest clubs. Following his announcement of retirement from international football after 23 years with Portugal, the 41-year-old forward is now focused on his career at Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr and his ambition of reaching 1,000 career goals. According to the report, Ronaldo has scored 985 career goals, leaving him 15 short of the historic milestone. His […]

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