Tinubu-Bishops’ meeting: Bwala says Onaiyekan spoke for Catholics, not Christians
Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has said Cardinal John Onaiyekan was speaking for Catholics and not the entire Christian community in his comments on the state of the nation. Bwala stated this in a post on his X handle while reacting to the controversy surrounding Onaiyekan’s television interview after […]
Aiyedatiwa unveils land reclamation plan, Commissions walkway for Ondo riverine communities
— Says walkways will end decades of risk By Dayo Johnson Akure Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has announced plans to reclaim land for riverine communities across the state’s coastal areas, saying the initiative is aimed at improving living conditions and addressing long-standing environmental challenges. Aiyedatiwa disclosed this at the weekend in Obe-Nla, Ilaje Local […]
Idris urges ADC’s NWC to wade into Kaduna gov’hip primary election tussle
By Innocent Anaba Governorship aspirant of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Kaduna State, Shuaibu Idris, has called on the National Working Committee, NWC, of the party to wade into the crisis in the state over the outcome of the governorship primary election in the state. Idris in a chat with newsmen in Lagos, maintained […]
2027: INEC publishes particulars of Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, others
The published particulars featured presidential candidates and their designated running mates representing various political parties across the country.
Osun Election: Oyebamiji pledges to revitalise PHCs to improve healthcare access
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the August 15 Osun State governorship election, Mr. Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has pledged to revitalise Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the state if elected. The pledge came as no fewer than 1,500 residents of Ode-Omu and neighbouring communities in Ayedaade Local Government Area […]
Osun Election: Group raises concerns over alleged police, traditional rulers’ partisanship
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo A civil society coalition in Osun State, The Osun Masterminds (TOM), has expressed concern over what it described as the use of state institutions against opposition figures ahead of the August 15 governorship election. The group’s Executive Director, Prof. Wasiu Oyedokun-Alli, called for restraint in the deployment of security agencies, alleging […]
Osun Election: IPAC members reject caretaker committee in Osun, demand election
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Members of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Osun State have rejected the caretaker committee appointed by the council’s National Executive Committee (NEC), insisting that an election be conducted to replace the state executive whose tenure expired in February. The state council had earlier scheduled an election to choose new executive […]
Osun Election: Mock accreditation exercise saves voters from disenfranchisement — INEC chair
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has said the commission’s mock accreditation exercise ahead of the August 15 Osun State governorship election helped identify and resolve a potential issue with the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), thereby preventing possible voter disenfranchisement. Prof. Amupitan, who on […]
Osun Election: Be bold, fearless, come out to vote, Adeleke urges Osun electorate
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has urged residents of the state to remain resolute and come out en masse to vote in the August 15 governorship election, assuring them that the outcome of the poll would be determined by the people’s votes. Speaking at a political rally in Ipetumodu after […]
Obasanjo at ‘999’ book launch: What endeared me to Charly Boy amid his ‘Area Fada’ persona
…Reveals why he fought the Nigerian civil war By Benjamin Njoku Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed that his growing relationship with entertainer and activist Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, was sparked by the musician’s devotion to his parents. Obasanjo made the disclosure on Friday in Lagos, at the public presentation of “999: […]
EndSARS unrest: LSDPC rehabilitates damaged LASTMA station, donates two operational vehicles
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Development and Property Corporation (LSDPC) has rehabilitated the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) Zone 25 office, serving the Bariga and Oworonshoki corridors, which was destroyed during the 2020 #EndSARS unrest. As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, LSDPC also donated two brand-new operational vehicles to the […]
