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Atiku’s son stays in PDP despite mass APC defections in Adamawa
The Adamawa State Commissioner for Works, Adamu Atiku Abubakar — son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar — has opted not to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC), bucking a trend of political realignment within the state. Adamu was notably absent from the list of 22 commissioners who accompanied Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri in publicly declaring their defection from…
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Two women arraigned in Akure over alleged assault of four-year-old
By Boye Oyeyemi – Two women, Omolola Gomina, 40, and Matthew Patience, 52, were on Thursday arraigned before an Akure Magistrate’s Court over the alleged indecent assault of a four-year-old girl. The defendants appeared before Magistrate Temitope Alphonso on a two-count charge of alleged indecent assault and negligence. According to the prosecution, the incident allegedly occurred on January 16, 2026,…
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NEWS ANALYSIS: David Umahi and his alleged N250 million debt — by Bamidele Johnson
You cannot put anything beyond the Nigerian big man. Nothing. And this is about David Umahi, a woman, Tracynither Ohiri, alleges owes her millions for an executed contract and that dispute is entangled with claims of inappropriate advances. If a debt exists, it should be paid. Full stop. Ministerial office ain’t legal tender. But we need to tighten the screws…
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Let them be like BJ — by Folorunso Adisa
“Forever and forever farewell, Cassius. If we do meet again, why, we shall smile. If not, why then this parting was well made.” (William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar, Act 5, Scene 1) The news of Professor Biodun Jeyifo’s passing on February 12, 2026 did not register as our everyday information, but as a concussive silence. It is the silence of a…
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INEC shifts Osun governorship election to August 15, 2026
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the rescheduling of the 2026 Osun State governorship election from Saturday, August 8, to Saturday, August 15, 2026. In a press statement issued by the Public Affairs Officer of INEC Osun, Musa Olurode, the commission said the decision followed an official directive from its national headquarters in…
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The temple of justice on trial — by Oluwadare Ayeni
From the long night of military rule to the fragile dawn of civil governance, Yoruba lawyers stood at the frontline of Nigeria’s democratic struggle. They drafted petitions when votes were stolen, defended detainees when prisons swallowed dissent, and forced the courts to become arenas of accountability. The moral courage of figures such as Obafemi Awolowo, Bola Ige, Gani Fawehinmi, Afe…
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Alausa raises alarm over teacher shortage, insecurity in unity colleges
The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has revealed that federal unity colleges across the country are facing a shortfall of more than 3,500 teachers, warning that the deficit is undermining the quality of education. Alausa disclosed this on Thursday while defending the Federal Ministry of Education’s 2026 budget estimates before the joint committee on education of the Senate and House…
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Nigeria eyes Israeli expertise in border security, agriculture
Nigeria is seeking to leverage Israel’s expertise in border security management and agricultural technology as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral relations between both countries. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, made this known when the Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, paid her a courtesy visit at her office in Tafawa Balewa House, Abuja. According…
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Lagos DSV refers Simi’s resurfaced tweets case to police for investigation
By Folashade Olorunfemi – The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has referred the case involving Afropop musician, Simisola Kosoko, better known as Simi, over her resurfaced tweets to the Commissioner of Police for preliminary investigation amid the ongoing dispute surrounding the matter. During an interview with the media, the Executive Secretary of the agency, Lola Vivour-Adeniyi, said it…
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Court approves paternity test for late singer Mohbad’s son, Liam
By Folashade Olorunfemi – The Ikorodu High Court in Lagos State has approved that a DNA test be conducted on the son of late Afropop star, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, to determine his paternity amid an ongoing family dispute. Following the ruling, the court directed that the paternity test be carried out in three laboratories — two in…
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