- Osun Decides 2026
Jonathan commends INEC over Osun election, seeks ban on governors, outsiders’ involvement
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called for clearer boundaries for political conduct during off-cycle elections, warning that the growing mobilisation of serving governors, senior political office holders and heavy security details could threaten democratic stability. Jonathan made the call in a statement on the recent Osun State governorship election, where he commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies,…
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Oyebamiji calls for peace, alerts police to attacks on APC supporters
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the just-concluded Osun State governorship election, Bola Oyebamiji, has urged his supporters to remain calm and peaceful while calling on security agencies to intervene in alleged attacks on APC members. Oyebamiji, in a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Osogbo, said the reported…
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Is Governor Makinde the man sent to split tinubu’s South-West votes? — by Ayeni Oluwadare
Nigerian politics runs on maths as much as on manifestos. To win the presidency, a candidate needs the highest national vote count, plus at least 25 percent of votes in two-thirds of the states. President Tinubu’s single biggest asset toward that number is the South-West, a region he has dominated for a generation. Any opposition strategy that does not find…
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Nigeria may have escaped fiscal cliff; Now build an economy worth the sacrifice — by Blaise Udunze
Three years after the removal of the fuel subsidy and the adjustment of the foreign-exchange regime, Nigeria’s revenue and external positions have improved significantly. After escaping the fiscal cliff as touted, but with the United States questioning the country’s fiscal transparency, the harder question is whether these gains can be translated into an economy worthy of the sacrifice Nigerians have…
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Abi emerges BBN Week 4 HoH as Chisom remains immune from eviction
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Big Brother Naija housemate Abisola Ayoola, popularly known as Abi, has emerged as the Week Four Head of House following her victory in Monday’s task. The Head of House challenge featured several rounds, beginning with a Colour Wheel game before progressing to puzzle assembly and painting. Abi, Chisom, Tram and Ricky advanced to the final round.…
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Mbah raises ESUT monthly subvention by N115m, urges ASUU to suspend strike
Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has approved an additional N115 million monthly subvention for the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) as part of efforts to resolve the ongoing industrial action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), ESUT chapter. The additional funding will increase the state government’s monthly subvention to the university from N161 million to…
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Ogogo’s daughters seek help as actor battles stage-four cancer
By Folashade Olorunfemi – The daughters of veteran Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, have appealed for urgent medical assistance for their father, who they said is battling stage-four cancer. Lima and Kira Taiwo made separate emotional appeals on Instagram on Monday, asking Nigerians, medical professionals and well-wishers to help the actor access further treatment. Lima said the…
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983 candidates fail Nigerian Law School Bar resit exam
The Council of Legal Education has disclosed that 983 candidates failed the May 2026 Bar Final (Resit) Examination, representing 54.7 per cent of the 1,955 candidates who sat for the examination. The council made this known on Monday in a public notice signed by its secretary and director of administration, Aderonke O. Osho, following the approval of the results at…
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Organisers explain Neche’s voluntary exit from BBN Season 11
By Folashade Olorunfemi – The organisers of Big Brother Naija Season 11 have confirmed the reason behind Neche’s voluntary exit from the show. In a statement released by MultiChoice Nigeria and the Big Brother Naija production team on Monday, it was disclosed that Neche opted out of the show due to pressing personal matters that required her immediate attention. Recall…
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Air Peace’s $42m loss: The cost of leaving aircraft on the ground — by Azuh Arinze
The disclosure by Air Peace that it has lost about $42 million (approximately N58b) in revenue following repeated damage to its aircraft by ground-handling equipment has brought renewed attention to an often-overlooked problem in Nigeria’s aviation industry. The figure is significant, but it is important to understand what it represents. The $42 million is not the amount spent repairing damaged…
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