2026
INEC Shifts Osun Governorship Election to August 15
By Sola Isola The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced that the Osun State Governorship Election will now hold on Saturday 15th August, 2026. A statement by Mallam Mohammed Kudu Haruna, Chairman, INEC’s Information and Voter Education Committee, noted that the revised dates are consistent with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 […]
Remo Stars appoint new technical adviser
Remo Stars, Nigeria Professional League (NPFL) champions, have appointed Usman Abd’Allah as technical adviser. The Ikenne-based club announced Abd’Allah’s appointment on Thursday. Abd’Allah starts his role with immediate effect as the club looks to improve on its poor run of form, but the length of the contract was not revealed. “We are pleased to announce […]
NWFL Premiership MD 9 Wrap: Bayelsa Queens, Robo Queens Emerge First-Round Group Winners
The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership wrapped up an enthralling first round of the 2025/26 season on Matchday Nine on Wednesday, with decisive outcomes across centres confirming group leaders and sharpening the race for Super Six qualification. After nine rounds of high-intensity action, Bayelsa Queens finished atop Group A, while Robo Queens secured leadership […]
INEC fixes January 16, 2027 for presidential election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed January 16, 2027, as the new date for the presidential and national assembly elections. The commission also fixed February 6, 2027, as the date for governorship and state houses of assembly election. Mohammed Haruna, national commissioner and chairman, information and voter education committee, announced the new election […]
Oyo Govt Moves to Curb Rising Cost of Day-Old Chicks, Engages Poultry Stakeholders
The Oyo State Government has convened a high-level stakeholders’ meeting to address the persistent rise in the prices of day-old chicks, a trend threatening the profitability of poultry farmers and raising concerns over food security in the state. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye, disclosed this on Wednesday during a meeting […]
Oyo Govt Debunks Fake News on Gratuity Payments
The Oyo State Government has debunked a misleading report circulating from an interest group concerning the payment of retirees’ gratuities between 2015 and 2018. The Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Prof. Salihu Adelabu, described the report as a misrepresentation of his discussion with the group. According to the Commissioner, during a meeting with the group […]
Osun Police Rescues 15 Young Victims from Human Traffickers
By Sola Isola Osun State Police Command says it has rescued 15 youngs persons from a suspected human trafficking syndicate during a coordinated and intelligence led operation of operatives of the command. A statement by DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, Police Public Relations Officer, Osun Command noted that preliminary investigations revealed that, the victims who were being […]
Makinde raises Oyo workers’ gratuity payment to N3bn
The Oyo Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has increased the monthly payment for the clearance of backlog and current gratuities of state workers from N1 billion to N3 billion. The governor made the announcement at the 12th Omituntun Ramadan Lecture held at the Ibadan North Local Government Motor Park, Agodi Gate, Ibadan. Makinde […]
Cristiano Ronaldo acquires 25% stake in UD Almería
Cristiano Ronaldo has acquired a 25 percent ownership stake in UD Almería, expanding his footprint in football beyond his playing career. The investment was made through his CR7 Sports Investments company in partnership with the club’s majority Saudi owners. UD Almería currently sit third in LaLiga Hypermotion with 48 points from 27 matches and are […]
15 Adamawa lawmakers, speaker quit PDP
Fifteen lawmakers of the Adamawa state house of assembly have resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Bathiya Wesley, speaker of the house, announced the lawmaker’s defection during Wednesday’s plenary. Wesley said he and his deputy, Buba Jijiwa, have also quit the ruling party in the state. The lawmakers attributed their defections to the “lingering […]