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Osun election: Oyetola backs Oyebamiji, faults Adeleke over infrastructure

Minister of Marine and Blue Economy and APC leader in Osun State, Adegboyega Oyetola, has criticised Governor Ademola Adeleke over what he described as poor infrastructure across the state ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. Speaking in Inisa, Odo-Otin Local Government Area, Oyetola accused the Adeleke administration of neglecting parts of the state, particularly in road infrastructure. He said an APC government led by the party’s governorship candidate, Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, would ensure balanced development and prudent management of state resources. […]

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ADC blames Tinubu for Fadahunsi’s ‘kill Accord’ remark

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has blamed President Bola Tinubu’s political rhetoric for controversial comments attributed to Senator Francis Fadahunsi ahead of Saturday’s Osun State governorship election. ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said Fadahunsi may have interpreted Tinubu’s statement that “all is fair in politics” as approval for political actors to do whatever is necessary to win elections. “I don’t want to blame Senator Fadahunsi. I blame President Bola Tinubu,” Abdullahi said during an interview on Arise News. Fadahunsi […]

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Police rescue 10-year-old boy hidden in sack in Sokoto

Police in Sokoto State have rescued a 10-year-old boy who was allegedly abducted and hidden inside a sack, while two suspected kidnappers were arrested in separate operations. The boy, identified as Muhammad Sufiyanu, was rescued by detectives in Tangaza Local Government Area after his family reported him missing. Police said detectives intercepted two people on a motorcycle carrying a suspicious sack at about 11pm. The suspects fled, abandoning the sack, which was later found to contain the boy alive. The […]

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Osun election: Heavy security deployed ahead of Saturday’s poll

Heavy security has been deployed across Osun State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election following concerns over violence in parts of the state. Soldiers, police officers and personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps have been deployed to major towns and identified hotspots, with the police warning thugs and other troublemakers to stay away from the poll. Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, said the police would remain professional and neutral while protecting the electoral process. The development comes amid […]

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US report: Nigeria fails fiscal transparency test for second year

Nigeria has failed to meet minimum fiscal transparency standards for the second consecutive year, according to the 2026 Fiscal Transparency Report by the United States Department of State. The report said Nigeria’s budget documents did not provide a complete picture of government revenue and expenditure, while actual spending and revenue did not reasonably correspond with the approved budget. It also raised concerns about the independence of the Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation and the lack of accessible information […]

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State Police: Presidency Closes Public Submissions Today

The Presidency has announced that public submissions on the proposed National Policing Bill will close by 5 p.m. today, urging Nigerians to submit their views on the planned establishment of state police. Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, who chairs the Presidential Working Group on the Bill, said the consultation would help address concerns around political interference, oversight, police misconduct, and intelligence-sharing between federal and state police. He stressed that any state police framework must include strong safeguards […]

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Nigeria’s Youths: Greatest Asset, Greatest Casualty

Written by Mosopefoluwa August 12 every year is set aside globally to celebrate the young citizens and to reflect on the challenges they face. The reflection points to a troubling reality that has been sitting in their minds; the same young population that should be driving the country's growth is instead being held back by unemployment and insecurity. According to the State of the Nigerian Youth Report by Plan International Nigeria and ActionAid Nigeria, 80 million young Nigerians are currently […]

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Osun CP Warns Politicians Against Inciting Comments, Invites Fadahunsi

The Osun State Commissioner of Police, Samuel Etaifo, has warned politicians against making inciting comments or engaging in acts capable of triggering violence ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. The warning followed an invitation extended to Senator Francis Fadahunsi over alleged inciting comments against members of the Accord Party in Ilesa on Tuesday. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, Etaifo urged political leaders and public office holders to exercise restraint and promote peace during […]

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Tackling Frequent Building Collapses in Nigeria

Nigeria continues to record frequent building collapses, with hundreds of lives lost and many others injured in recent years. The recurring incidents have been linked to poor-quality building materials, weak construction practices, inadequate supervision and poor enforcement of building regulations. One major concern is the production of substandard blocks with insufficient cement, which can weaken structures and make them vulnerable to water penetration and foundation problems. Regulatory agencies, including the Standards Organisation of Nigeria, state works ministries and local councils, […]

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