Okonkwo insisted that Nigerians had a legitimate right to scrutinise the educational background and eligibility of presidential candidates ahead of the 2027 election.

By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — The Sokoto State Police Command has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of Inspector Adamu Isah, a police officer attached to the Department of Operations, who collapsed shortly after participating in the Command’s weekly physical fitness exercise. Isah reportedly collapsed on Wednesday after taking part in the […]

…Oyo governor says institutions have failed to deliver for majority By Dapo Akinrefon IBADAN — Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Thursday called for a reset of Nigeria’s economy and political order, saying the country’s existing systems and institutions had failed to deliver meaningful improvements in the lives of the majority of Nigerians. Makinde made […]

…. vows action over petition by unknown person By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA— The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has dismissed as false the claim that the International Criminal Court (ICC) is investigating Nigeria for alleged crimes against humanity. However, the AGF, in a statement on Thursday, admitted […]

..2026 spending rises to N1.102trn By Adeola Badru IBADAN — The Oyo State House of Assembly has approved a N210 billion supplementary appropriation for the 2026 fiscal year, raising the state’s total approved budgetary provision to N1.102 trillion. The approval was given during plenary on Thursday following consideration and adoption of the report of the […]