Politics

Osun 2026: Oyebamiji decries rising political violence, raises alarm over attacks on supporters

By Ismail Azeez The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji has condemned the recent wave of political violence in the state, urging Governor Ademola Adeleke to rein in his supporters and ensure that democratic activities are conducted peacefully. Oyebamiji, in a personal statement issued on Wednesday, expressed concern ...

CRIME

Bandits kill three, fail to abduct WAEC candidates in Kogi

By Precious Mark Three people were killed after suspected bandits attacked Iluke Community in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State. The attackers reportedly disrupted an ongoing WAEC examination and attempted to abduct students, but security operatives intervened and rescued them unharmed. The Kogi State Government disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday by ...

Politics

Tinubu’s bold reforms already yielding positive results – Gov. Inuwa Yahaya

The Governor of Gombe State and Secretary of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA), Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has mounted a strong defence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms, declaring that the administration’s bold policy decisions are already laying the foundation for national recovery despite prevailing economic challenges. Governor Inuwa Yahaya spoke at the opening ...

Issues of the Moment

Lagos at the centre of Nigeria’s growth story

By Gboyega Akosile The latest Phillips Consulting State Performance Index places Lagos at the summit of Nigeria’s state rankings, reaffirming the state’s position as the country’s most competitive economy and a leading example of how strategic governance, fiscal discipline and long-term planning can drive sustainable development. Few rankings capture the realities of governance and development as clearly ...

OPINION

African cities are the next frontier of global growth

News

City Boy movement provides relief materials for Oyo abducted pupils’ community

News

Invoke doctrine of necessity on establishment of state police, Group urges NASS

Environment

Expert warns against rising cases of tyre burning among youths

Foreign

Iran strikes US military installations in Jordan, Bahrain

Digital Economy

Seafarers documentation, digitization takes center stage at Nigeria, Gambia forum

News

Ibom deep seaport committee returns from France, visits project site

CRIME

Ebonyi police confirm hoodlums attack on students school of health technology

Crime

Osun shootings: Police begin investigation, beef security Shooting

Politics

INEC clears 4 political parties for Nasarawa North senatorial bye-election

Judiciary

Court adjourns property dispute suit against Iyabo Obasanjo, others until July 9

News

Kaduna roads agency boss commends progress on township road projects, sets august deadline

security

Edo shuts schools as DSS allegedly uncovers plot to abduct students

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