The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced plans to deploy its operatives across all the 30 local government areas of Osun State to monitor the August 15 governorship election and tackle vote buying. The Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner for Osun State, Yusuf Olatunji, disclosed this on Thursday while speaking with journalists […]

Nigerian author Jerry Falade has lost a reported $2 million publishing deal for his debut crime novel after concerns emerged over whether artificial intelligence (AI) was used in the writing or editing process.

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has condemned the reported freezing of the Osun State Government’s account by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), alleging that the action was part of a pattern of using federal institutions to disrupt governance in opposition-controlled states. Makinde stated this in a message posted on his official X handle […]

By Gift Chapi Odekina, Abuja Nigeria’s aviation agencies and airline operators on Thursday presented competing proposals over the sharing of the statutory five per cent Ticket Sales Charge (TSC), exposing deep divisions over the funding structure of the aviation sector. The disagreement emerged at a public hearing organised by the House of Representatives Committee on […]

The labour leader devoted considerable attention to the May 15, 2026 attack on schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.

The presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress Peter Obi, has expressed concern over the reported freezing of the Osun State Government’s bank accounts by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), warning against the use of state institutions to influence electoral processes. Obi, in a statement posted on his official X handle, said he supports […]

By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — The Kwankwaso National Network (KNN) has said it has developed what it described as “water-tight” measures to tackle vote buying, protect the integrity of the ballot and increase voter participation across the five South-East states ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group also disclosed that it has mobilised its […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to immediately approach the court to vacate the order freezing the accounts of the Osun State Government.

…Predicts Adeleke’s defeat in Osun governorship poll The Senior Special Assistant to Imo State Governor on Electronic and Creative Media, Ambrose Nwaogwugwu, has responded to comments by Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, over the forthcoming Osun State governorship election, advising the singer to prepare to sign his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, as […]

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has denied allegations by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, that his residence in Abuja’s Maitama District was acquired with funds belonging to the Rivers State Government. George also threatened legal action against the minister, describing the allegation as false […]