…Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, disclosed this on Sunday at Obighoro, a riverine community in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State. Tijani spoke while addressing participants at the grand finale of the Bini Riva Live festival, organised as part of activities marking the fifth coronation ann…

Cameroon beat Malawi 3-0 to claim their first-ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title in a historic final in Rabat on Sunday. Marie Ngah Manga opened the scoring in the 20th minute, heading home from close range to give the Indomitable Lionesses the lead. BBC reports on Sunday that Naomi Eto doubled Cameroon’s advanta…

The Federal Government has identified more than 4,000 abandoned mine pits across Plateau State as potential sites for new investments in energy, tourism and fishery, following decades of mining activities. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, said the government was seeking private investors willing …

…mandate and what he represents. In a statement by its National Chairman, Dr Chinedu Obi, the movement congratulated Adeleke on his re-election, describing the outcome as an affirmation of the confidence reposed in him by Osun voters. “The result is also a powerful testimony to the enduring principle that, in a democrac…

…election should prompt the APC to address its internal divisions, strengthen grassroots mobilisation and improve its engagement with young people rather than resort to blame-shifting. Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party was declared the winner with 511,067 votes, defeating the APC candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, wh…

…but we must ask a hard question: how many young Nigerians do they genuinely inspire, mobilise or emotionally connect with?” he queried. Israel also criticised the National Working Committee for failing to formally review the campaign’s progress since the inauguration of the council. “It is also important to state a dif…

A former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, on Sunday commissioned a 500-seater Information and Communication Technology Centre built by the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Bauchi State, Usman Suphi. Saraki, who was represented at the commissioning by a former Acting National Chairman of the PDP, Ka…

…Dr Asmau Maikudi, who read the statement, said the group deployed 300 observers and 32 mobile observers across the 30 LGAs and based its findings on reports from 289 of the 300 sampled polling units. Maikudi also said the August 15 poll was a defining test of the Electoral Act 2026 and showed that when institutions, te…

…to visit Vivian at the hostel at about 10:45 p.m on that fateful day. According to the obituary, Vivian will be laid to rest in her hometown, Owere-Ezukala, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State on September 12, 2026. Ifeanyi will be buried in his hometown, Umuogbonna, Wziama Nunya, Isiukwuato Local Gover…

…opposition figures during the election. “The ruling party that is ruining the country mobilized their entire rigging machinery to Osun, with nothing left to chance, boasting that they will repeat the Edo experience,” he said. Ememobong, however, said the people of Osun resisted the alleged machinations and ensured that…

…and distributed the funds, and preserve critical evidence including banking and mobile-money records, telecoms data, CCTV footage and polling-unit records. The anti-corruption organisation further demanded prompt arrest and prosecution of persons suspected of electoral and corruption offences. According to the group, “…

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to prioritising security, harnessing the Nigerian diaspora as a critical asset for national development, and deepening strategic partnerships anchored on mutual respect and trust. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Special Assistant, Media and …

The National Sugar Development Council has said it is mobilising a $1bn investment pipeline to accelerate Nigeria’s drive towards sugar self-sufficiency. The council said the initiative was anchored on a $1bn engineering, procurement and construction-plus-finance partnership with SINOMACH of China and a N10bn Sugar Pro…

The Peoples Democratic Party has congratulated Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in Saturday’s governorship election, describing the outcome as a reflection of the confidence reposed in him by the people of the state. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Mohammed…

The African Action Congress governorship candidate in the August 15 Osun State governorship election, Olajide Esan, has said his political movement will return stronger despite his loss in the poll. Esan stated this in a message posted on his X handle on Sunday, thanking the people of the state for their support. He sa…

…Candidate of the National Democratic Congress, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, says the Peter Obi-Rabiu Kwankwaso ticket is unbeatable in terms of credibility and capacity. Kwankwaso made the assertion while featuring on the News Agency of Nigeria Personality Interview Series on Sunday in Abuja. According to him, the combinat…

…parts of Bauchi State had all come on board.The APC credited the influx to consistent mobilisation efforts by key figures within the party, naming Mustapha, Zaki, Arkila and Zainab Babban Takko as central to those efforts.Why ew members say They joinedAccording to the party, many of the new entrants cited the performan…

The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, has introduced a monitoring mechanism through the command’s operational control rooms to closely supervise police checkpoints, patrol teams and other operational activities across the state. In a press statement on Sunday, the spokesperson for the command,…

…Anambra State governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential hopeful, Peter Obi, and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan have congratulated Osun Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election. Adeleke, who contested Saturday’s governorship election on the platform of the Accord Party, defeated the All Progressi…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has reaffirmed his endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for a second term in the 2027 presidential election, describing him as a son of the state. Adeleke stated this during a press conference on Sunday, shortly after the Independent National Electoral Commission declared him the w…

…opposition parties who, during the election, set aside their individual ambitions and mobilised their structures and supporters behind Adeleke’s candidacy. According to the coalition, their decision demonstrated that there were moments when the broader democratic interest should take precedence over individual ambition…

The spokesperson for the Imole Campaign Council, Pelumi Olajengbesi, on Sunday commended President Bola Tinubu for what he described as his commitment to ensuring a free and fair governorship election in Osun State. Olajengbesi spoke shortly after the Independent National Electoral Commission declared Governor Ademola …

…alleged conduct.” It also called for the preservation and examination of banking and mobile-money records, telecommunications data, CCTV footage, polling-unit records and other documentary and digital evidence. SERAP added, “The legitimacy and credibility of the Osun State election result ultimately depend upon whether…

…beautiful Adeleke family and congrats to all lovers of freedom and justice. We are OK. Obi/Kwakwanso 2027."@TheOnlyTush said: "001 for a reason✌🏽❤️💯 inside that case of Martel wey you order make 1 reach my side my IDOLO❤️🤗"Gov Adeleke's billionaire brother spotted at polling unitLegit.ng reported that Davido's billiona…

Ex- Big Brother Naija housemate and Reality TV star and actress Erica Nlewedim has revealed that she endured three years of persistent insults and online criticism after participating in the Big Brother Naija reality show. According to a post shared on Cablelifestyle on Sunday, Erica made the disclosure during an inter…