…told me that if he wanted to contest, he would say it himself and he would not be the Yoruba man who would be used against another Yoruba man like Asiwaju. God is my witness, and let him deny it.” The former governor recalled how Makinde took the PDP structure in Ekiti State from him. “Makinde took the whole structure…

…Assistant to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, Demola Olarewaju, on Tuesday said the momentum of the opposition would die if the former vice president stepped down from the presidential race ahead of 2027. Olarewaju insisted that Atiku is the only candidate showing the capaci…

…collapsed and d!ed in Minna, Niger State after his missing daughter was found. Maryam Zubairu, a student of the School of Health Technology, Minna, was declared missing after she left work at the General Hospital, New Extension, around 6:00 p.m on Saturday, August 15, 2026. It was gathered that Zubairu's mobile phone w…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said the limited time left in his tenure will not stop his administration from delivering quality projects that will improve the lives of residents. Fubara said his administration would continue to provide critical infrastructure and address pressing development needs befor…

…the absence of some notable opposition figures, including former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, who are the presidential candidates of the African Democratic Congress and the Nigeria Democratic Congress respectively. President Bola Tinubu, who is seeking re-election on the platform o…

…TV The National Peace Committee, chaired by former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd.), has facilitated similar accords in previous election cycles to promote democratic stability and reduce political tensions. However, speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the ceremony, Sowore dismissed the accor…

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar said Tinubu sent five elders, including Tom Ikimi and Bisi Akande, to lobby for the running mate slotAtiku disclosed he also made Buhari promise not to run a Muslim-Muslim ticket before he agreed to support his 2014 presidential campaignAtiku said Tinubu was upset after Buhari decli…

…by the National Peace Committee, chaired by former Head of State General Abdulsalami Abubakar, in Abuja, At the Peace Accord, presidential and governorship candidates for the 2027 elections are expected to formally commit to peaceful conduct. Asked why he continued to participate in a process he appeared to have little…

…to flee the country. The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), disclosed this while addressing journalists in Lagos on Tuesday 18th August 2026. According to Marwa, the operation began with the interception of a consignment of 184.50 kilograms of cocaine concealed for onward ex…

…to President Bola Tinubu, urging him to intervene in the health crisis of veteran Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan, OgogoOgogo's daughter Kira confirmed her father has been diagnosed with stage four cancer, raising alarm among his supportersThe actor's family secured an India visa for treatment, but he is reportedly too ill t…

The naira climbed to its strongest level since April 2026 on Monday, driven by a CBN policy shift on bank borrowing accessInterbank FX turnover surged by over 265% to $437.53 million, the highest single-day volume recorded since July 22, 2026Nigeria's external reserves reached $52.25 billion as of August 13, 2026, thei…

…Nestle Nigeria Plc, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Geregu Power Plc, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, International Breweries Plc, Transcorp Power Plc, Access Holdings Plc, Fidelity Bank Plc, Okomu Oil Palm Plc, Ecobank Transnational Incorporated and Wema Bank Plc. Banks dominate high-capitalised stocks Among the banks, Firs…

…to the organisations, the senator was reportedly heard in a statement delivered in Yoruba, allegedly directing supporters to attack members of the Accord Party they encountered in the area, including voters. The CSOs said such statements, if established, should be treated seriously by law enforcement agencies, regardle…

…323 councillorship seats contested across the state. The Chairperson of BASIEC, Jummai Abubakar, announced the results after the conclusion of voting, counting, collation and verification of results. Abubakar said, “Following the conclusion of voting, counting, collation and verification, I, Jummai Abubakar, Chairperso…

…session as approved by the Council)* 89. Prime University, Kuje, FCT Abuja 90. Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, Kogi State 91. Rayhaan University, Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi State 92. Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State 93. Renaissance University, Ugbawka, Enugu State 94. Reverend Father Moses Orshio Adasu Univers…

…17th August 2026, the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) described the exercise as a bold demonstration of Nigeria's resolve to protect its people and deny criminal enterprises the resources they need to thrive. He noted that behind every kilogram of narcotics destroyed lies…

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National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Prof. Abubakar Sadiq Gombe, has explained why the party’s governorship candidate in Osun State, Mr Francis Ajala, could not defeat the incumbent, Ademola Adeleke, who emerged winner of Saturday’s election. Gombe, speaking to journalists on Monday, said Osun voters…

…no more than 24hours then he is now supporting Tinubu's execution just because he is Yoruba.Except for the people who lost their lives, most of them are Yoruba. No part (in the parties) says the umbrella about the victims. Who k!lled them? Who has contributed to this political crisis? Are they investigating their death…

…influencer Mummy's Gyal shared a video revealing new details about the disappearance of Dubai influencer Chinaza ChukwuyereChinaza was last seen at Shoreline with her boyfriend Hakeem and his friends after the two returned from DubaiHakeem reportedly told police that Chinaza is dead, claiming his friends were responsib…

…gave the assurance on Sunday after meeting with Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, at the Government House, Port Harcourt, for the second time in about two weeks. It said all members would be treated equally and with respect under the ongoing reconciliation process, regardless of their previous political differe…

…opposition with his comments. “But yes, I agree with you, Senator Fadahunsi spoke in Yoruba; I don’t speak Yoruba, I don’t understand Yoruba that much, I think what he did was very wrong, for coming out to say ‘kill’.” ​ DAILY POST reported that the APC lost the Osun governorship election to the Accord Party, with Gove…

— Calls for stronger security, action against vote buying By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Election observation organisation, Yiaga Africa, has commended voters in Osun State for their resilience during the governorship election held on Saturday. The organisation also praised residents who not only participated in the electio…

…All Progressives Congress (APC). The National Publicity Secretary of the APM, Mr Yusuf Abubakar, stated this in Abuja on Sunday while reacting to the outcome of the poll. Abubakar said the victory recorded by the people of Osun State over the APC in the governorship election was a foretaste of what awaited the Tinubu a…

Cubana Chiefpriest took to Instagram to celebrate billionaire Adedeji Adeleke following Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke's return to officeThe socialite shared a video featuring himself and Adedeji Adeleke, describing the businessman as having 'superpower'Fans flooded the comments to react to Cubana Chiefpriest's glowing…