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A respected Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Olasheni Ibiwoye, has officially entered the race to become the next governor of Kwara State in 2027. He is contesting under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This makes him the fourth person to declare interest in the position so far. Ibiwoye made his intention known […]
The chairman of Abeokuta North Local Government in Ogun State, Lanre Oyegbola-Sodipo has called on party members to rally strongly behind key leaders of the All Progressives Congress ahead of future elections. The Local government chairman, who also serves as the state coordinator of the Tinubu Support Organisation, made this appeal during a meeting with […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has cautioned content creators against using its name, logo, uniforms or identity in skits and other media productions without formal approval, warning that offenders risk prosecution. In a video statement released on Saturday via its official X account, the agency said it had observed a growing trend of individuals […]
Armed groups have carried out coordinated attacks in multiple locations across Mali, including the capital, Bamako, with the military confirming that clashes with security forces are ongoing. In a statement issued on Saturday, the army said its personnel were actively engaged in countering the attackers, noting that operations were underway to restore control in affected […]
Private universities in Nigeria produced a significantly higher proportion of first-class graduates in 2024 compared to their public counterparts, according to new data released by Intellpoint and Statisense. The report shows that about 17 per cent of graduates from private universities earned first-class degrees, while public universities recorded roughly 3 per cent among the top […]
President William Ruto has credited Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote with addressing longstanding fuel supply challenges in Nigeria through private investment, as he called for the development of a similar refinery model in East Africa. Speaking at an infrastructure summit in Nairobi on Wednesday, the Kenyan leader said Nigeria’s experience demonstrated that African countries possess the […]
Troops of the Nigerian Army have dismantled a suspected stronghold linked to the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network, in Imo State, recovering remains believed to belong to two personnel killed in 2022. The operation, carried out on April 24, 2026, along the Ubaha Orsu axis in Orsu […]
Kenyan President, William Ruto has pledged significant investment in Uganda’s long-planned oil refinery project. Speaking at the Africa We Build Summit 2026 in Nairobi on Thursday, April 23, Ruto spoke ardently about the energy imbalance that Africa continues to endure. He noted that the continent generates nearly 10 million barrels of oil per […]
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has rejected a judgment by a high court in Lokoja ordering her to pay N1 billion in damages to former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello over defamatory remarks, stating that she will challenge the decision at the appellate court. The ruling, delivered by Justice A.S. Ibrahim, found that statements made by the […]
At a national summit of opposition political leaders in Ibadan attended by key figures including Atiku Abubakar, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Rotimi Amaechi, Peter Obi, and Rauf Aregbesola Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde issued a stern warning against the push for one-party dominance in Nigeria. Drawing parallels to the historical “Operation Wetie” violence of the 1960s, […]
