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Adeleke’s associate ‘Emir’ killed as NURTW factions clash in Ile-Ife
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – A peace meeting between two factional groups involved in the management of motor parks in Osun State turned violent on Sunday as an aide and associate of Governor Ademola Adeleke, Olalekan Oyeyemi, popularly known as Emir, was killed in Ile-Ife. Oyeyemi had reportedly gone to Ile-Ife for a meeting with members of the faction loyal…
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Your South-West senatorial candidates at a glance
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has released its final list of candidates for the 2027 general elections, including those contesting the 18 senatorial seats across the South-West. The list shows candidates fielded by the All Progressives Congress (APC), African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the Accord Party, with some parties not presenting…
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Bamanga Tukur buried in Yola as Dangote, Fintiri, monarchs attend
Former Governor of the defunct Gongola State and former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, was on Sunday buried in Yola, Adamawa State. The burial followed a Janazah prayer held shortly before 11 a.m. at the Lamido of Adamawa’s Palace Mosque, with thousands of mourners, government officials and dignitaries in attendance. Among the dignitaries were business…
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Adeleke urges Osun residents to stay vigilant over alleged terrorist threats
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements or individuals in their communities to security agencies. Adeleke made the call in response to reported plans by terrorists to attack places of worship in the state, urging residents to alert security agencies to any unusual activities in their…
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Army confirms six Imams abducted in Zamfara, says rescue operation underway
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the abduction of six Islamic scholars in Zamfara State, while dismissing reports that they were kidnapped at the residence of former governor Abdul’aziz Yari in Talata Mafara Local Government Area. The Army said the clerics were abducted while travelling from the Sububu forest axis in Bakura Local Government Area to Talata Mafara. In a statement…
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Obi, Makinde and hurdles against opposition coalition — by Tunde Rahman
A fresh thaw in relations between National Democratic Congress presidential candidate Mr Peter Obi and Oyo State Governor Mr Seyi Makinde is fueling renewed talk of a possible opposition coalition to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The two leaders, who were on opposite sides during the 2023 election cycle, were seen together recently at a private meeting in Ibadan,…
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Remains of late Bamanga Tukur arrive Yola for Sunday burial
The body of former Governor of the defunct Gongola State and ex-National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr Bamanga Tukur, has arrived in Yola, Adamawa State, ahead of his burial on Sunday. Tukur’s body was flown from Abuja in a chartered jet and arrived in Yola on Saturday night. Sympathisers have thronged his residence on Kashim Ibrahim Street…
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Osun govt challenges ASUU claims on UNIOSUN governance, salary agreement
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Government has rejected claims by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) over the implementation of the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU agreement and the governance of Osun State University (UNIOSUN). The government, in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, said UNIOSUN had implemented the agreement even…
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A personal tribute to the man who called me his son — By Ahmad Sajoh
There are men you work for, and there are men who adopt you. Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, Tafidan Adamawa, was the latter. I came into his orbit as a young man, appointed his Chief Press Secretary during his presidential campaign in the aborted Third Republic. It was a demanding assignment and a formative one. I watched, at close quarters, how a…
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INTERVIEW: Nigerian languages must have space in our educational system — Mercy Martins
Mercy O. Martins is a First Class graduate whose academic journey transitioned from international studies to development and security, and will be defending her PhD thesis this September at the University of Bath, United Kingdom. In this interview with Kingsley Alumona, she speaks about her work in language decolonisation, among other issues. You have had an impressive academic journey spanning…
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