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You are my brother in purpose — Tinubu celebrates Osoba on 87th birthday

By Ismail Azeez President Bola Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to elder statesman and former Ogun State Governor, Chief Olusegun Osoba, describing him as a brother in purpose whose life has been defined by service, integrity and unwavering commitment to good governance. This was contained in a birthday message issued on Wednesday by the State House, Tinubu reflected on his long-standing relationship with the veteran journalist ...

Nigeria’s inflation eases to 15.91% in June — NBS

By Taiwo Scholarstica Nigeria's headline inflation rate eased slightly to 15.91 percent in June 2026 from the 15.93 percent recorded in May, marking the first monthly decline after three consecutive increases. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) made this known on Wednesday in its latest Consumer Price Index report. Despite this marginal overall decline, food ...

Post-primaries: Kefas hosts reconciliation dinner, sues for unity

By Precious Mark Following his victory at the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primaries, Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas has initiated a reconciliation process aimed at healing internal divisions within the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The governor who hosted a reconciliation dinner with key APC stakeholders and aggrieved party members at the ...

Over 1,400 APC members defect to ADC in Sokoto

By Precious Mark The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has received 1,465 members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bodinga East who defected to its fold. The mass defection was announced on Wednesday in a statement released by the ADC coalition mobilization wing. According to the party, a significant portion of the movement took ...