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By August 8, 2026, Osun voters will make a choice that is bigger than party symbols and campaign slogans. It is a capacity decision; who has the training, temperament, and track record to handle the hard, technical work of running a modern state, paying salaries sustainably, expanding infrastructure without fiscal recklessness, growing jobs, and strengthening public services. That is why the comparison between the All Progressives Congress flagbearer, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji, and the incumbent governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, now flying the Accord Party flag, deserves sober attention. INEC’s schedule confirms the Osun governorship election will hold on August 8, 2026,…

Nigeria’s industrial and economic progress will stay vulnerable unless businesses survive beyond their founders through intentional succession planning. To this end, industry and business leaders are urging discipline and mentorship to ensure continuity, writes ARINZE NWAFOR Last year, the Managing Director of Coleman Technical Industries Limited, George Onafowokan, led his family’s business to its 50th year. George, with his brother Michael Onafowokan, an engineer who serves as an executive director, has grown the company founded by their industrialist father, Kayode Onafowokan. In July 2025, the company celebrated investing over N700bn in Nigeria over 20 years. Speaking with The PUNCH in…

Samuel Oredipe has pledged to deepen grassroots athletics development in Bayelsa State following his appointment as chairman of the Bayelsa State Athletics Association, outlining plans to expand talent discovery and create more competitive platforms across the state, The PUNCH reports. Oredipe, who took over from Godwin Oghogho after the expiration of his tenure, said his elevation was a continuation of the rebuilding process undertaken by the association over the past five years, with a strong emphasis on nurturing locally developed athletes. He explained that sustained collaboration with coaches and institutional backing from the Bayelsa State Sports Council had already begun…

Around $100 billion was wiped from the crypto market late on Sunday, as uncertainty around another potential partial US government shutdown caused traders to sell off.Senate Democrats threatened to block a funding package if it included money for the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees Immigration and Customs Enforcement, after federal agents shot and killed a man in Minneapolis on Saturday.“Democrats sought common sense reforms in the Department of Homeland Security spending bill, but because of Republicans’ refusal to stand up to President Trump, the DHS bill is woefully inadequate to rein in the abuses of ICE. I will vote…

It should come as no surprise that Drake Maye’s wife, Ann Michael Maye, came to slay her 2026 AFC Championship sideline style. Ann Michael, 22, dressed to impress on Sunday, January 25, in a custom bomber jacket made from patches of her husband’s New England Patriots jersey, an illustrated photo of Drake, 23, and a team hoodie. Her A/Asunsolo custom coat also featured black-and-white gingham trim and silver buttons. Ann Michael’s statement coat matched Patriots tight end Hunter Henry’s wife, Parker Henry, who also sported a A/Asunsolo bespoke creation made from her husband’s jersey. Parker and Ann Michael both accessorized…

Controversy has trailed the exit of Governor Abba Yusuf’s political adviser, Sanusi Kwankwaso, from his role. Governor Yusuf announced the sacking of Mr Kwankwaso as his political adviser on Saturday, citing a failure to meet the expectations of the office. However, the official had announced his resignation from the office earlier on Friday in a social media post. The sacking announcement The governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature, announced Mr Kwankwaso’s sacking in a statement issued on Saturday. According to the statement, the decision followed an extensive performance assessment that revealed the office had failed to fulfil its core responsibilities. The governor…

The Emir of Zuru, Alhaji Muhammad Sami Gomo III, has called on the Federal Government to establish additional military formations in Zuru Emirate to curb escalating bandit attacks that are disrupting economic activities in parts of Kebbi State. The monarch made the appeal during a visit to the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), in Abuja, where he said insecurity in the emirate had continued to displace farming communities and undermine agriculture, mining and local trade. According to the Emir, the scale and frequency of attacks now require stronger federal intervention, including increased troop deployment and improved military equipment.…

Youths of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kogi on Sunday presented a N100 million cheque to Gov. Ahmed Ododo for the purchase of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election nomination form. Presenting the cheque at the Youths Endorsement Rally held at the Muhammadu Buhari Square, Lokoja, Babangida Onimisi, President of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), said the decision to buy the form affirmed their endorsement of the President for a second term. He said their unanimous decision was also informed by the need to consolidate the foundation the President has laid for a better Nigeria. Onimisi added that…

Operatives of the Ondo State Police at the weekend rescued two victims who were abducted by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers in the state. The victims were kidnapped within the Eleyewo axis in the Akure North Local Government Area of the state while working on a site. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Jimoh Abayomi, disclosed that the suspected kidnappers stormed the site where some persons identified as Adesola Emiloye, 45; Jimoh Akinlolu, 35; and Ebenezer Oloro, 43, as well as one unidentified person, were working. According to Abayomi, two of the victims were captured by the kidnappers,…

Manchester United manager, Michael Carrick, has hailed Matheus Cunha after his team defeated Arsenal 3-2 in the Premier League on Sunday evening. Speaking at his post-match interview after the game, Carrick said the Brazilian put a lot against the Gunners. Carrick watched as Man United came from a goal down to beat the Gunners at the Emirates Stadium. Goals from Bryan Mbeumo, Patrick Dorgu and Cunha gave the Red Devils all three points against the Premier League leaders. “Matheus [Cunha] with a huge moment for us. The boys put an awful lot in today, it probably didn’t come as easily…