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PDP national secretariat confirms Osun governorship primary to hold today
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The national secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has confirmed that the Osun State governorship primary election will hold today, December 2, despite earlier indications from the state chapter that the exercise was suspended. In a letter dated December 1, 2025, and obtained by a Western Post correspondent in Osogbo, the national organising secretary,…
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Shettima backs India’s smart class proposal, seeks local adaptation for Nigerian schools
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima has endorsed a proposal by Schoolnet India Ltd and Learnet Skills Ltd to introduce KYAN smart class technology in Nigerian schools, describing the initiative as a valuable tool for improving learning outcomes nationwide. Speaking on Monday during a meeting with a delegation led by Schoolnet’s Managing Director and CEO, RCM Reddy, the…
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AFCON: NFF sets semi-final target for Super Eagles
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Technical Committee has set what it describes as a “realistic” target for the Super Eagles ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, following a meeting with head coach Eric Chelle on Monday in Abuja. Nigeria, three-time African champions, have been placed in Group C alongside Tunisia, Tanzania and Uganda, and will…
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Super Eagles coach to unveil AFCON provisional list Wednesday
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle is set to release a 28-man provisional squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, with the tournament now less than 20 days away. Chelle, who reportedly submitted the list to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in November, has shifted full focus to Nigeria’s AFCON campaign after the team failed to…
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Northern governors, traditional rulers seek six-month mining ban to curb insecurity
By Kunle Sanni – Northern governors and traditional rulers have called on President Bola Tinubu to order a six-month suspension of mining activities across the region, citing their growing link to banditry and the financing of criminal networks. According to a report by The Nation newspaper on Monday, the appeal was part of a series of resolutions reached yesterday in…
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SPSP elects Professor Aluko as new president at 19th International Conference
The Society for Peace Studies and Practice (SPSP) has elected Professor Benjamin Aluko as its new president during the organisation’s 19th International Conference and General Assembly. According to a statement issued by the outgoing Secretary-General, Dr Yusuf Olanrewaju Lateef, the election was conducted by a committee chaired by Benjamin Ibeintoye. Other newly elected officials include Dr Muhammad Kudu Abubakar as…
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JUST IN: Osun governor Adeleke resigns PDP membership
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has formally withdrawn his membership from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).The governor, in a letter addressed to the chairman of PDP Sagba Abogunde Ward 2, Ede, dated November 4, 2025, said his decision was a result of the ongoing national leadership crisis within the party.According to the letter titled “Resignation of…
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EXCLUSIVE: Ex-CDS Musa tipped as possible new defence minister after Villa meeting
By Innocent Raphael – Strong indications have emerged that former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (retired), may be named Nigeria’s next minister of defence following the sudden resignation of Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar. Top security sources disclosed that General Musa’s visit to the Presidential Villa —his first since leaving office—may be directly connected to ongoing consultations on…
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Oluremi Tinubu calls for empathy at World AIDS Day event
By Kunle Sanni – First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has urged Nigerians to show greater empathy and kindness toward people living with HIV, emphasising that the disease should no longer be treated with shame or secrecy. Speaking at the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA)’s commemoration of the 2025 World AIDS Day in Abuja, Mrs Tinubu stressed the need…
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State party leaders to gather in Ibadan for APC reconciliation summit
By Adejayan Gbenga – The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has announced plans to convene a major stakeholders’ summit on Friday in Ibadan as part of its ongoing reconciliation and repositioning efforts ahead of the 2027 general elections. The meeting, scheduled for 10 a.m. at the party’s state secretariat in Oke-Ado, is being facilitated by the Renewed Hope…
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