The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared that political party primaries conducted after the officially approved deadline of May 30, 2026, will not be recognized for the purpose of the 2027 general elections. The electoral body emphasized that all political parties were duly notified of the timetable and schedule of activities ahead of the […]
The Presidency has confirmed the arrest of a suspect accused of creating and circulating a fake audio recording that was falsely presented as the voice of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed on Thursday that operatives of the Nigeria Police Force apprehended the suspect, […]
A major security scare unfolded in Oyo State as suspected gunmen reportedly attacked an office of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), carting away firearms and other security equipment during the operation. According to reports, the assailants stormed the facility in a coordinated attack, overpowering security personnel on duty before gaining access to the premises. The […]
Tension has gripped Ibadan following the abduction of a woman identified as the sister of the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, alongside her twin children while they were on their way to school. According to reports, the victims were intercepted by suspected gunmen in the early hours of the day and subsequently whisked away […]
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has announced a three-day national mourning period in response to the escalating wave of insecurity, killings, kidnappings, and attacks on communities across the country. The mourning exercise, scheduled to commence on June 12, Nigeria’s Democracy Day, and conclude on June 14, which has been designated as “Black Sunday,” is […]
The continued captivity of teachers and students abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State has sparked widespread outrage, with the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) intensifying pressure on authorities to secure their release. NANS has mobilised students across […]
Fresh political controversy has emerged following reports linking House of Representatives Minority Leader, Kingsley Chinda, to activities of the All Progressives Congress (APC), fueling speculation about a possible departure from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The development has sparked reactions across political circles, with some stakeholders arguing that any confirmed defection from the PDP would […]
Hon. Oladiran Alabi has expressed profound grief over the demise of his family member and prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart, Hon. Akeem Oladipupo, popularly known as “Able,” describing his passing as a painful and irreplaceable loss to the family, the party, and Oyo State at large. In a condolence message made available to journalists, […]
The governorship flagbearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Sen. Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, has pledged to govern the state with the fear of God if elected in the 2027 gubernatorial election. Senator Alli made the declaration during a thanksgiving service held at Word Communication Christian Ministries (WOCOM) in Ibadan, where he joined […]
The drive towards the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State gained momentum as prominent leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) paid a strategic visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at his home residence, Ikoyi, Lagos State, where Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli was presented as the party’s preferred governorship candidate. The delegation, comprising […]
