Omo-Agege, Iyovwaye allegedly escape assassination bid in Delta community
By Jimitota Onoyume The Delta central senatorial candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege and the governorship candidate of the party in the state , Deacon Chris Iyovwaye, have escaped alleged assassination attempt. Senator Omo-Agege disclosed this yesterday , saying the incident occured at Usiefuru community, Ughelli South Local Government Area on […]
Osun Election: No office worth blood – CDHR warns politicians
Tells INEC, security agencies to remain neutral By Dayo Johnson, Osogbo OSOGBO — The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights, CDHR, has cautioned political actors in Osun State against turning Saturday’s governorship election into a violent contest, insisting that no political ambition is worth the life of any citizen. The group said its priority […]
Bauchi Gov declares Monday work-free day for LG poll
By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi BAUCHI — Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has declared Monday, August 17, 2026, a work-free day across the state to enable workers to participate in the forthcoming local government council elections. The declaration covers civil and public servants, including workers at the local government, state and federal levels in the state, […]
TUC chair Osifo commends DSS for arresting, prosecuting terrorists
By Soni Daniel ABUJA — Chairman of the Trade Union Congress, TUC, Comrade Festus Osifo, has commended the Department of State Services, DSS, for the arrest and prosecution of suspected terrorists and bandits across the country. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, Osifo said the arrests and prosecutions were sending a strong message to criminal elements […]
Osun Election: Seadogs urge Tinubu to reject ‘Federal Might’
…Group warns against militarisation, urges INEC to ensure credible election By Dayo Johnson, Osogbo OSOGBO — The National Association of Seadogs, also known as Pyrates Confraternity, has urged President Bola Tinubu to resist any attempt to deploy federal power to influence Saturday’s Osun State governorship election in favour of the All Progressives Congress, APC. The […]
China zero-tariff policy boosts Nigeria’s exports, industrial growth — Ambassador
By Favour Ulebor, Abuja ABUJA — China’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has said the country’s zero-tariff policy for African countries is already yielding significant benefits for Nigeria, with bilateral trade and Nigerian exports recording substantial growth within months of its implementation. Yu spoke on Friday at a seminar on “China’s Zero-Tariff Measures and Africa’s […]
