US-Israeli War on Iran (4): Wetin be Nigeria’s Own?, by Hassan Gimba On Thursday, July 30, 2026, Saudi Arabia announced the formation of a 14-member Multinational Maritime Defence Coalition, ostensibly to guarantee freedom of navigation in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and the Gulf of Aden. Its practical objective is to break the Houthi naval blockade…
Both Sides Bled. Only One Side Had the EFCC What Osun actually settled was not who governs Osun. It was the question of what a ruling party in Nigeria may now reach for, and what it costs when the reaching fails. By Ekeh Chidiebebre ebre On the fifth of August, a bank in Osogbo received…
LG Autonomy: Ogunye urges FG to open CBN accounts for LGs. By Lai Gidado Despite the Supreme Court’s landmark judgment affirming local government autonomy, some state governors have continued to resist its implementation, raising fresh concerns over compliance with the apex court’s ruling. Discussing the issue on a live television programme, ThisDay Live, anchored by…
SAED Programme Designed to Curb Unemployment, Promote Entrepreneurship — NYSC DG The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig. Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, has said the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme was introduced to equip Nigerian graduates with skills to become self-reliant and create employment opportunities. Nafiu stated this at the NYSC…
Osun Decides: Tinubu Congratulates Adeleke, Says Osun Election Strengthens Nigeria’s Democracy President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election, describing the outcome of the governorship election as a demonstration of the strength and continued growth of Nigeria’s democracy. The President, in a statement posted on his official X…
Adeleke defeats Oyebamiji, clinches Osun Governorship Poll … as Accord candidate polls 491,975 votes to win 19 of 30 LGAs and secure second term. By Kemi Aina Governor Ademola Adeleke has secured a second term in office after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared him the winner of Saturday’s Osun State governorship election. Adeleke,…
Osun election: Gunshots spark panic in Osogbo as results emerge By Dally Iyamu Sporadic gunshots around the Olaiya area of Osogbo, Osun State capital, on Saturday night sent residents scrambling for safety as political parties awaited the outcome of the governorship election. Residents reportedly scampered to safety as the sound of gunfire sent a wave…
Osun Decides: Lawmaker, 145 suspected political thugs arrested in Ikire By Dally Iyamu The Osun State Police Command has arrested a serving member of the State House of Assembly, Mr Abiola Ibrahim Inaolaji, and about 145 suspected political thugs allegedly imported into Ikire, in Irewole Local Government Area of the state. The Command’s spokesperson, DSP…
PUBLIC EXPRESSION VERSUS PUBLIC REPRIMAND. Re: Prof Kurfi in the current domain: How our Politicians lack the Strategic Mindsets: By M K ILYASU The Right to Self Expression is the right to freedom of expression guaranteed by Section 39 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended). Prof Kurfi’s interview The…
Women Must Move Beyond Inclusion to Leadership, Transformation- Tajudeen, Akeredolu …as Oshiomhole urges judiciary to remain true last hope of common man By Saheed Badmus The Chairperson of the House of Representatives Spouses Association, Hajiya Fatima Tajudeen, has urged women privileged to serve in public and political offices to use their positions to improve lives,…
