THE Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, yesterday, declared that Nigeria’s growing security and economic challenges can only be effectively addressed through a return to righteousness and genuine fear of God.

GOVERNOR Seyi Makinde, yesterday, assured that that his administration was making serious efforts to secure the release of the kidnapped teachers and students and are reunited with their family members.

The National Working Committee, NWC, of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has adopted the report of its screening committee and approved direct primaries for State Assembly positions ahead of the party’s forthcoming primaries.

Senator Seriake Dickson has said only aspirants who win the party’s primaries will proceed to pay nomination fees and complete documentation exercise.

The US Commission on International Religious Freedom, USCIRF, yesterday accused some police and army officers of colluding with Fulani militias

Atiku Abubakar has been announced as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress for the 2027 elections following a decisive victory in the party’s primary poll.

By Alade Aromashod As Muslims across the world celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, the Odio-Olowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos has organised a subsidised Ileya ram sales initiative for residents of the community. Speaking during the coordination exercise for the programme, the Chairman of the LCDA, Dr. ‘Seyi Jakande, described the initiative as part of his […]

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Wednesday night emerged as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, and immediately launched a fierce attack on the ruling All Progressives Congress, AOC, accusing the government of driving Nigeria deeper into hardship, insecurity and political repression while pushing the country towards a one-party state.

By Matthew Johnson The Lagos State chapter of the Allied Peoples’ Movement ,APM, on Thursday formally affirmed Laja Adeoye as its consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 election, with a promise to unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress APC and reposition Lagos through what he described as an “inclusive prosperity” agenda. Adeoye was affirmed during […]

The Northern Ethnic Youth Group Assembly (NEYGA) has chided Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, presidential candidates of All Democratic Congress (ADC) and National Democratic Congress (NDC), for what they described as their “politicization” of Nigeria’s security challenges. The group tasked both presidential candidates to learn from politicians in the United States and Israel who buried […]

As Muslims across the world prepare to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, the Odio-Olowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos has launched a subsidised ram sales initiative aimed at supporting residents during the festive season.

By Dapo Akinrefon Some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, under the umbrella of the APC Alimosho Federal Constituency Synergy Group, AFCSG, on Thursday, rejected the candidates’ list released by the leadership of the party, insisting that the incumbent lawmaker, Mr Ganiyu Ayuba, won the House of Representatives primary election held […]

Dr. Thomas-Wilson Ikubese, former presidential aspirant and convener of the YesWeFit Revolutionary Movement, has said Nigeria will only progress if political leaders and citizens embrace sacrifice and put the nation’s interest above personal gain.

The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr Ajibola Basiru, has said President Bola Tinubu is working tirelessly to fulfil his covenant with Nigerians in line with the teachings of Eid-el-Kabir.

By Adeola Badru A sociopolitical support group in Oyo State, Oselu Tiwa n Tiwa, has declared its support for Ibadan-based broadcaster and philanthropist, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, describing him as the authentic governorship candidate of the Accord Party ahead of the forthcoming governorship election in the state. The group made its position known in a statement […]