Adeleke denies deal with ADC to win poll
“I commend political partners who made Saturday a victory day for all Osun people. But we must clarify for the sake of history that ADC was never part of the alliance"
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AIR PEACE PICKETING: Due process followed, we owe passengers nothing – Unions
By Dickson Omobola Unions in the air transport sector, Tuesday, defended their decision to picket the country’s largest airline, Air Peace, saying the industrial action was lawful and that they cannot be held responsible for third-party compensation claims by passengers and other parties affected by the disruption. Last Tuesday, the National Union of Air Transport […]
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2027: Tinubu’s group begins campaign as INEC lifts ban
Hope Alive Initiative, has unveiled a multi-platform grassroots campaign to canvas support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu.
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2027: INEC begins clean-up of voter register, lists challenges ahead of polls
Prof. Amupitan noted that the mission offers an independent perspective as the Commission transitions into full-scale national election preparations.
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Kaduna varsity lecturers can’t fuel their motorcycles – ASUU
Abdullahi said Kano lecturers demand was the implementation of outstanding agreements relating to staff welfare, funding and the conditions of service
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Tinubu allowed free, fair election that gave Adeleke Osun victory – Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has said Governor Ademola Adeleke won the August 15 Osun State governorship election because President Bola Tinubu allowed the poll to be free and fair.
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2027: Registered voters will exceed 100m – INEC
The roadmap will focus on voter mobilisation, strengthening public confidence and ensuring equal access to the electoral process.
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2027: Tinubu signs Peace Accord, warns against AI-driven misinformation, primordial tensions
Reminding candidates and supporters that elections should never be seen as a do-or-die affair, President Tinubu pointed out that political rivals remain partners in the collective task of nation-building.
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‘Nigeria needs more mad men in your government’ – Murray-Bruce tells Tinubu
Murray-Bruce made the call in a statement directed at Tinubu, stressing that his support for the administration should not prevent him from offering constructive criticism.
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2027: Tinubu signs peace accord, warns against AI-driven misinformation
President Bola Tinubu emphasized that political campaigns must strengthen rather than tear the social fabric of the nation
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US envoy condemns Israeli strikes on Syrian airbase
Israeli airstrikes hit the Abu al-Duhur Airbase early Tuesday, with Syrian state media reporting that eight strikes targeted the runway and storage facilities.
Politics
I support APC’s decision to review Osun election – Oyebamiji
The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Saturday’s governorship election in Osun, Bola Oyebamiji, has said the party had hoped for a different outcome in the election.
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Kaduna varsity lecturers can’t fuel their motorcycles – ASUU
Abdullahi said Kano lecturers demand was the implementation of outstanding agreements relating to staff welfare, funding and the conditions of service
Osun election
Osun election: ‘We respect INEC’s position’ — Oyebamiji speaks after defeat
Adeleke, the candidate of the Accord Party, was declared the winner after polling 511,067 votes, defeating Oyebamiji, who secured 444,815 votes.
Metro
Women protest killings, as 24 victims get mass burial in Plateau
24 victims of the attack have been given a mass burial, while several other victims who sustained injuries are currently receiving treatment
Entertainment
I have no political ambition – Davido
Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has disclosed that he is not nursing any political ambition despite his active involvement in the Osun State governorship election.
ICYMI
How 24 firms control over 70% of Nigeria’s stock market
Twenty-four companies have emerged as the most valuable stocks on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) year-to-date (YtD) as of August 17, 2026, collectively accounting for 74.8 per cent of the total market capitalisation of the equities market.
Business
CBN’s Sidi-Ali wins 2026 NSA Award
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Ag. Director of Corporate Communications of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mrs. Hakama Sidi-Ali, has won the 2026 edition of the National Spokespersons Award. The recognition was announced during the 6th National Spokespersons Awards and the 4th Economic Confidential Annual Lecture, organised by Image Merchants Promotion Limited (IMPR), publishers […]
Sports
Senegal appoint Vieira as head coach after World Cup disappointment
Senegal have appointed France's 1998 World Cup winner Patrick Vieira as head coach, the country's football federation announced Tuesday, succeeding Pape Thiaw who was dismissed after the World Cup.
Special Report
World Cup, Super Eagles’ AFCON heartbreak, others dominate Google searches
“January belonged to AFCON, and to heartbreak,” Google said. “Nigeria vs Morocco” became one of the biggest individual queries of 2026.
Being Wife of Dancing Governor: ‘What I discovered about the Adeleke family’
While tribal relations in Southern Nigeria have deteriorated of late, many marriages between Yorubas and Igbos continue to thrive in all strata of society
NIMR crisis deepens as research professors face premature retirement
At the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), the corridors once alive with the hum of discovery now echo with uncertainty
Enugu International Hospital, a vision to reverse Nigeria’s medical tourism
in Enugu, a different story is beginning to unfold courtesy of the government of Peter Mbah which set out to change the narrative 16 months ago
Technology
MultiChoice Nigeria clarifies ownership structure under Canal+
MultiChoice Nigeria has reaffirmed its operational autonomy under CANAL+, saying its pricing, content strategy, channel packaging and distribution decisions remain locally driven despite its integration into the global media and entertainment group.
Online shopping: Glovo cuts search stress with AI chat
By Juliet Umeh Shopping online may soon involve less scrolling, fewer filters and far more conversation, as Glovo moves its quick-commerce service into the growing world of generative artificial intelligence. The multi-category technology company has announced the integration of its shopping service with ChatGPT and Claude, allowing users to discover products, compare prices and find […]
Six Nigerian news creators get modern tools to tackle newsroom challenges
By Juliet Umeh Six Nigerian independent news creators have secured the backing of Google News Initiative, GNI, to sharpen their storytelling, grow their audiences and build more sustainable digital newsrooms. The creators- The Republic, More Branches TV, Onlinebanker, Adetunji Films, Wearegst and Iswellthecapitalist – are among about 20 emerging news voices from across Sub-Saharan Africa […]
Mastercard, TeamApt tackle payment barriers facing African businesses
By Juliet Umeh Businesses across Africa may soon find it easier to receive payments, serve customers and participate in cross-border commerce as Mastercard and TeamApt Ltd, a subsidiary of Moniepoint, move to tackle some of the barriers limiting digital payment adoption. The companies’ collaboration is designed to expand digital payment acceptance across in-store, online and […]
Education
LASU best graduating student, Oluolamide, wins N10m prize
By Elizabeth Osayande EPE, LAGOS — The overall best graduating student of Lagos State University (LASU) for the 2025/2026 academic session, Adebanjo Samuel Oluolamide, has received a N10 million cash prize from the Sunbeth Excellence Partnership Programme (SEPP). Oluolamide, of the Department of Aerospace Engineering, graduated with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.97, […]
NGO uses sports, debate to return 700 children to school
Sosa Fruit Drink and Indomie, sponsors of the championship, also expressed support for the initiative. The competition will culminate in November
Health colleges: Provosts urge Tinubu to lift 7-year moratorium
The association urged government to exempt the institutions and ensure accreditation processes remain accessible.
Accounts opening: NDPC probes Lotus Bank, UNILAG over unlawful use of students data
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission, NDPC, said yesterday it has commenced a forensic investigation into the University of Lagos, UNILAG, Lotus Bank and Hackerbella Ltd over alleged violations of data protection laws. Babatunde Bamigboye, Head of Legal, Enforcement and Regulations at the commission, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja. Efforts to get reaction of […]