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August 15, 2026 12:53 am
Osun poll: APC, Accord wage N20,000-per-vote war
August 14, 2026 5:13 pm
2027: Atiku seeks Tinubu’s disqualification over alleged forged NYSC certificate
August 14, 2026 11:16 am
Osun election must be free, fair, Tinubu charges INEC ahead of Saturday poll
August 13, 2026 5:01 pm
PHOTOS: Osinbajo, Fashola, Ajimobi’s wife, others attend Kemi Adeosun’s husband’s burial service
August 13, 2026 4:03 pm
State police: Presidency extends memorandum submission deadline
August 13, 2026 12:52 am
State police: Presidency closes public submissions today
#OsunDecides2026: I want to vote, 55-year-old resident cries out after BVAS facial recognition failure
August 15, 2026 11:40 am
ADC raises the alarm over plan to arrest Aregbesola
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Osun needs CEO, not an entertainer – Tinubu’s aide
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I meant ‘kill Accord’ with votes, not violence — Fadahunsi
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Panel begins probe into Oyo abductions, urges public input
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I won’t become political godfather to my successor — Makinde
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Osun poll: APC, Accord wage N20,000-per-vote war
Ahead of today’s Osun governorship election, APC and Accord Party face accusations of widespread vote-buying, offering up to N20,000 per vote….
2027: Atiku seeks Tinubu’s disqualification over alleged forged NYSC certificate
Atiku Abubakar sues President Bola Tinubu, seeking his disqualification from the 2027 presidential election over an alleged forged NYSC certificate….
Osun election must be free, fair, Tinubu charges INEC ahead of Saturday poll
President Tinubu urges INEC and security agencies to ensure a free, fair, and transparent Osun election on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Read more here….
PHOTOS: Osinbajo, Fashola, Ajimobi’s wife, others attend Kemi Adeosun’s husband’s burial service
Former Finance Minister Kemi Adeosun’s husband, Anthony, has been buried. Top dignitaries, including Osinbajo and Fashola, attended the burial service in L…
State police: Presidency extends memorandum submission deadline
The Presidency has extended the deadline for submitting memoranda on the National Policing Bill to August 21, 2026. Contribute to Nigeria’s policing reform…
State police: Presidency closes public submissions today
The Presidency closes public submissions today on the National Policing Bill. Nigerians are urged to contribute views on establishing state police in Niger…
ADC raises the alarm over plan to arrest Aregbesola
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) raises alarm over an alleged plan to arrest its National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, ahead of the Osun governorship e…
Osun needs CEO, not an entertainer – Tinubu’s aide
President Tinubu’s aide, Temitope Ajayi, endorses Bola Oyebamiji for Osun governor, highlighting his managerial experience over other candidates in the Osu…
I meant ‘kill Accord’ with votes, not violence — Fadahunsi
Senator Fadahunsi clarifies his ‘Kill Accord’ comment, stating it meant defeating the party with votes, not violence, ahead of the Osun governorship electi…
Panel begins probe into Oyo abductions, urges public input
The Oyo State Government’s judicial panel begins its probe into the Oriire abductions, urging public memoranda to assist the investigation into the kidnapp…
I won’t become political godfather to my successor — Makinde
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde declares he won’t be a political godfather to his successor, ensuring a smooth transition and independent leadership after…
Cameroon beat Nigeria 1-0 in WAFCON quarter- final
Nigeria’s Super Falcons suffer a shocking 1-0 defeat to Cameroon, ending their WAFCON title defence and World Cup qualification hopes. Read more on their e…
Darkness after 7pm making Nigerians have more children — Fayose
Former Governor Fayose links lack of rural electrification to early bedtimes and increased population growth, advocating for more electricity to boost nigh…
Police deny shooting Ibadan poly graduate, cite forensic clearance
Oyo State Police Command denies its officers shot Ibadan Poly graduate, Nurudeen Azeez, in 2021, citing forensic evidence clearing them of the shooting….
Why I left City Boy Movement — Ex-Oyo coordinator
Former Oyo State Coordinator, Ahmed Ajibola, explains his resignation from the City Boy Movement, citing principled differences but affirming unwavering su…
Atiku raises the alarm over suspicious credit to his bank account
Atiku Abubakar raises concerns over a suspicious credit to his private bank account, alleging compromised banking details and financial privacy breach….
ICPC uncovers two more fake agencies in PFIPC probe
The ICPC has uncovered two additional fake government agencies linked to Adeniyi Matthew Adeyemi in the ongoing PFIPC probe. Learn more about the fraud….
NBA faults EFCC as Osun account freeze sparks row
The NBA criticizes the EFCC’s freezing of Osun State’s bank account, citing a lack of constitutional power and potential abuse. Learn more about the EFCC O…
FG promises payment of outstanding N35,000 wage award by August 15
The Federal Government assures civil servants that outstanding N35,000 wage award arrears will be paid by August 15, with promotion arrears also being proc…
JUST IN: Dangote reduces petrol price to N1,165, diesel to N1,570
Dangote Refinery slashes petrol price to N1,165 and diesel to N1,570, making petroleum products more affordable for Nigerians. Find out more….
EFCC plotting to freeze Osun accounts ahead of gov poll – Adeleke
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke alleges EFCC is planning to freeze state government accounts ahead of the August 15 governorship election….
BREAKING: Tinubu approves 30% to 80% salary hike for armed forces personnel
President Tinubu has approved a significant salary hike (30-80%) for Nigeria’s armed forces personnel, effective September 1, 2026….
Oloolu festival : Female TikToker breaks silence, denies filming masquerade
Female TikToker Wasilat denies filming the sacred Oloolu masquerade and dismisses death rumours after undergoing traditional cleansing rites at the Oloolu…
Soldier, police officer killed as army rescues nine abductees in Zamfara
Nigerian Army troops rescued nine abductees in Zamfara after repelling a terrorist attack, though one soldier and one police officer were killed in the ope…
Wike reveals Fubara’s biggest mistakes as Rivers governor
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike details Governor Fubara’s biggest mistakes, including trying to build his own political structure too early. Get the full story….
Tinubu dissolves property privatisation committee
President Bola Tinubu has dissolved the 25-year-old Presidential Implementation Committee on Alienation of Federal Government Properties, transferring its…
Why CP ordered Osun SSG’s arrest – Speaker
Osun Speaker Adewale Egbedun explains why the Commissioner of Police allegedly ordered the arrest of the Osun SSG, Teslim Igbalaye, contradicting police cl…
JUST IN: Police detain Osun SSG, five others
Osun State Secretary to the Government, Teslim Igbalaye, and five others have been detained by police following a raid on his residence. Find out more abou…
Oyo receives two surveillance aircraft
Oyo State Government takes delivery of two new surveillance aircraft to boost security, intelligence gathering, and rapid response across the state. Learn…
Tinubu declines meeting with S’African envoy, directs delegation to foreign affairs minister
President Tinubu declined to meet a South African delegation over xenophobic attacks on Nigerians, directing them to the foreign affairs minister. Read mor…
FG budgets nearly N1tn for empowerment, SUVs amid rising borrowing pressure
The Federal Government has allocated N962.83bn for SUVs and empowerment projects in the 2026 budget, raising concerns amid rising borrowing pressure. Find…