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Osun 2026: I’ll win if election is free and fair — Adeleke
Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun has expressed confidence in victory in the August 15 governorship election, if it is conducted in a free and fair manner. Adeleke stated this on
Zelensky sacks Ukraine’s ambassador to US
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday dismissed his ambassador to the United States, Olga Stefanishyna, in a move that had been expected following a government reshuffle last month. The sacking,
TSC dispute: AON dares aviation unions, warns against flight disruption
By Dickson Omobola Following threats by some aviation unions to crack down on airlines over the non-remittance of the statutory five per cent Ticket Sales Charge, TSC, the Airline Operators
NNPP drags INEC, seeks Abdulsalami committee’s intervention over candidates’ nomination
By Henry Umoru Crisis rocking the leadership of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, has taken a new twist as a faction of the party has petitioned the National Peace
PFN President vows to defy proposed restriction on preaching
By Ebunoluwa Sessou The President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Bishop Wale Oke, has strongly opposed the proposed restriction on preaching in commercial buses, declaring that Christians would
Makinde knocks Tinubu’s economic policies, says Nigerians deserve better
By James Ogunnaike Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has criticised the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, saying the removal of fuel subsidy and the floating of the
Glasgow 2026: Nigeria surpass Australia, England in World Records race
Nigeria’s para-athletes delivered one of the country’s biggest achievements at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, setting three of the six world records recorded during the competition. The post Glasgow 2026:
Deputy Senate Minority Whip Rufai Hanga dumps NDC
By Henry Umoru Deputy Minority Whip of the Senate, Senator Rufai Hanga (Kano Central), has dumped his recently found party, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). In a resignation letter dated
10 African countries leading in visa-free travel
Travelling across African countries has become easier for citizens of several countries as governments continue to adopt policies that promote regional integration, tourism and trade. While global passport rankings often
Osun poll: Uzodimma sets Thursday deadline for APC subcommittee resolutions
By Omeiza Ajayi Chairman of the All Progressives Congress APC National Campaign Council for the Osun State governorship election, Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, has directed all subcommittees under
