By Shina Abubakar Osogbo  The National Chairman of the Accord Party, Maxwell Mgbudem, has described the re-election of Governor Ademola Adeleke as a historic victory for democracy and the resilient people of Osun State, declaring that the people have spoken loud with their votes. Addressing newsmen in Osogbo on Monday, Mgbudem celebrated the party’s win […]

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has declared its readiness for the 2027 general elections as the International Republican Institute, IRI, Pre-Election Assessment Mission commenced consultations with political stakeholders ahead of the polls. PDP National Chairman, Abdulrahman Mohammed, gave the assurance on Monday when he received the IRI delegation at the […]

… allege some voters in Osun got jollof rice as inducement By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room, a coalition of over 70 organisations working to support credible, transparent and inclusive elections in the country, called on Monday for the creation of an electoral offences commission. The group, in its final […]

— Demands independent probe, says Nigeria running from truth By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has dismissed the Nigerian Army’s reported raid on suspected Eastern Security Network (ESN) camps in Anambra State as propaganda, demanding an independent investigation into the operation. IPOB also accused the Federal Government of using security […]

Aregbesola, in a statement posted on X following the August 15 governorship election, said the outcome represented the decision of the people and should be respected.

— Seek international intervention over prolonged detention By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — A coalition of legal practitioners representing families of detained and missing persons in the South-East has called on the Federal Government to either charge detainees to court and prosecute them or release those against whom there is insufficient evidence. The lawyers also appealed […]

For Africans looking to work abroad in 2026, some countries offer more accessible work-visa routes than others.

…Raises concerns over vote-buying, accessibility challenges By Favour Ulebor, Abuja The British High Commission in Nigeria has commended the people of Osun State for their peaceful participation in the August 15 governorship election and congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election. In a statement on Monday, the High Commission said it deployed accredited observers to […]

…Says unverified claims will be dropped By John Alechenu ABUJA — The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development will commence a final verification exercise for allottees of the defunct Dukpa Site and Services Scheme in Gwagwalada next month, ahead of their planned relocation to an alternative site. The three-week exercise will commence on September […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa has previously criticised the mistreatment of migrants from other African countries, warning against actions that undermine regional integration.

Georgina Rodríguez has opened up about why she and Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo chose to marry in the living room of their home rather than have the lavish wedding many expected.

By Vincent Ujumadu  The governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has congratulated Osun State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke on his successful re-election for a second term following last Saturday’s polls. In a goodwill message circulated by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Christian Aburime, Governor Soludo said Governor Adeleke’s electoral victory reflects the trust placed […]

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The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted an operational licence to City University Abuja, clearing the institution to commence academic activities and admit its pioneer postgraduate students for the 2026/2027 academic session.  The licence was presented to the institution’s promoters on Friday, 24th July 2026, in Abuja, officially changing its status from a proposed university […]

By Favour Ulebor The European Union has released €2.3 million in emergency humanitarian funding to Nigeria, Cameroon, the Central African Republic and Chad to support efforts to contain cholera outbreaks in the four countries. In a statement on Monday, the European Commission said the funding would support outbreak response, case management, surveillance, vaccination, and water, […]