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DJ Chicken remanded in Kirikiri over alleged threats to kill Seyi Tinubu
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Popular Nigerian content creator, Ademola Abiodun, better known as DJ Chicken, has been arraigned before a Magistrate’s Court in Ogba, Lagos, over alleged threats to kill Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu. DJ Chicken was reportedly apprehended in Ikeja and taken to the police headquarters, according to his lawyer, Rotimi Stephens, who raised the…
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Lagos seeks student-driven clean energy solutions through innovation challenge
The Lagos State Government has called on secondary school students to develop innovative solutions to clean energy challenges through the maiden edition of the Lagos Cleaner Energy Schools Innovation Challenge (LCESIC) 2026. The initiative, unveiled by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, aims to equip students with the skills to develop practical energy solutions while promoting innovation, creativity and…
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Oluwo commends FG, security agencies over rescue of Oriire teachers, pupils
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has commended the Federal Government and security agencies for rescuing the teachers and pupils abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, saying their efforts give hope that Nigeria can overcome its security challenges. The victims were abducted on May 15 after armed men invaded three…
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Infinix names Qing Madi ambassador for HOT 70 Pro
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Infinix has unveiled Nigerian R&B star Qing Madi as the face of its new HOT 70 Pro smartphone, describing the partnership as a celebration of confidence, creativity and individuality. The company said the collaboration brings together one of Africa’s fastest-rising music stars and a youth-driven smartphone brand, united by a shared belief that young people should…
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Osun APC dismisses Adeleke’s election rigging allegations
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday dismissed Governor Ademola Adeleke’s claims that the party was plotting to rig the August 15, 2026 governorship election, insisting its candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, would win without resorting to electoral malpractice. The party, in a statement signed by its Director of Media…
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Actor Richard Mofe-Damijo endorses Badejo-Okusanya for NBA presidency
Veteran actor, producer and lawyer Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD) has endorsed Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya for the presidency of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), describing her as a leader of integrity, humility and proven competence. In a statement declaring his support ahead of the NBA presidential election, Mofe-Damijo said he had known Badejo-Okusanya for many years and had…
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EXCLUSIVE: Tinubu retains Shettima as running mate for 2027 presidential election
By Raphael Jackson – It’s official! President Bola Tinubu may have finally decided to run for second term in 2027 with Vice President Kashim Shettima, brushing aside all attempts by some politicians to prevail on him to drop Shettima. Presidency sources told Western Post that Tinubu decided to retain Shettima despite reports that some political interests had mounted pressure on…
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World Bank reaffirms Nigeria’s lower-middle income status for 2027 economy classification
By Temitope Ajayi – Nigeria’s status as a lower income country has again been affirmed by the World Bank in its classification for the 2027 fiscal year. This places Nigeria within the income group for economies with a gross national income (GNI) per capita of between $1,176 and $4,635. The development was contained in the World Bank’s latest income classification…
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15 facts about Osun’s 2026 Register of Voters
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Ahead of the August 15, 2026, Osun State governorship election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) presented the Electronic Register of Voters to political parties, providing a detailed breakdown of the state’s 2,339,233 registered voters by gender, age, occupation, disability status and electoral distribution. Here are 15 quick things to know about the 2026 Register…
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ADEYEMIGATE: Gbajabiamila cannot be tried in the social media court — by Seye Oladejo
The latest online frenzy christened “Adeyemigate” is yet another reminder that in today’s Nigeria, social media has become the preferred venue for instant convictions, where evidence is optional, emotions are supreme, and reputations are destroyed at the speed of a trending hashtag. The disturbing phenomenon should worry every patriotic Nigerian. It is becoming increasingly fashionable for politically motivated actors, content…
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