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Don’t Compromise Osun IPAC’s Neutrality- Babatunde Warns
A public affairs analyst, Oluwatosin Babatunde, has called on the stakeholders in Osun State not to sacrifice the neutrality of Intra Party Advisory Council (IPAC) on the altar of politics. In a statement made available to journalists in Osogbo on Saturday, Oluwatosin Babatunde, journalist and public affairs analyst, he raised concerns over the independence of […]
Kenya’s Ezra Kering wins 2026 Lagos city marathon
Kenya’s Ezra Kipchumba Kering emerged victorious at the 11th edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon on Saturday, completing the 42km race in 2:11:55. According to a statement by Access Bank, Kering “delivered a masterclass in focus and endurance,” though he was unable to break the fastest officially recorded marathon time of 2:00:35, set […]
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DSS rescues kidnapped five-year-old in Kano
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) in Kano State have rescued a five-year-old boy, Muhammad Haruna, who was abducted in Minjibir Local Government Area, and arrested a suspect in connection with the crime. Security sources disclosed that the child was rescued during a targeted operation at Danzaki Village on the evening of February […]
Man Arrested for Visa Fraud in Osun
The Osun State Police Command has arrested a 54-year-old man, Ojo David Oluwasesan, over an alleged visa fraud amounting to N8,410,000. The command also warned members of the public to be wary of fraudulent travel agents. According to a statement issued by the Command spokesperson, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, […]
Key Witnesses In Diezani UK Bribery Trial Backtracks on Evidence
The prosecution in the United Kingdom bribery trial of former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Allison-Madueke, has faced a series of challenges after key witnesses gave testimony that appeared to contradict central elements of the Crown’s case. The trial, holding at the Southwark Crown Court, concerns five counts of bribery and one count of […]
Tinubu visits Kebbi today
President Bola Tinubu will on Saturday (today) embark on a one-day official visit to Kebbi State. In a statement on Friday on X, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said Tinubu would inaugurate several projects executed by the state Governor, Nasir Idris, during the visit. He said the president […]
FG behind US lawmaker’s move to blacklist Kwankwaso – El-Rufai
Former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu’s administration may be behind a move by United States Congressman Riley Moore to blacklist former Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, over alleged involvement in religious freedom violations. He suggested that the move could be connected to Kwankwaso’s refusal to defect to the […]
Just In: INEC Fixes Date For 2027 Presidential Election
Nigeria’s electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has announced February 20, 2027, as the date for the country’s next presidential election. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, disclosed this during a press briefing held in Abuja on Friday, stating that the commission has commenced early preparations for the nationwide exercise. According to Amupitan, the […]
APC Planning Protest to Cause Mayhem During President Tinubu’s Visit- Osun Government
• Warns public not to get hoodwinked by such antic aimed at blackmailing Adeleke led administration Osun State Government said it has uncovered a sinister planned protest by the opposition APC in the state to carry out a self sponsored protest during a one day visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Osun state on Saturday […]
Ukrainian Intelligence Reveals Details Of Two Nigerians Killed Fighting For Russia
Ukrainian military intelligence has released alleged contract details of two Nigerians reported to have died while fighting for Russia in the ongoing war in Ukraine. The men were identified as Hamzat Kazeen Kolawole, born on 03.04.1983, and Mbah Stephen Udoka, born on 07.01.1988. Ukrainian authorities said their bodies were discovered in the Luhansk region. According […]