Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has charged Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, to continue to deliver good governance to the people of the state. A statement released by the spokesperson to the governor, Olawale Rasheed, obtained in Osogbo on Monday said…

Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has dropped his deputy, Umar Tafida, as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election over what the All Progressives Congress (APC) described as legal hurdles arising from litigation over their 2023 election. But an…

The Ekiti State Police Command has commenced an investigation to establish the whereabouts of a 19-year-old woman, Dandam Happiness, who has been missing since August 10, 2026. The Police Public Relations Officer for the command, SP Sunday Abutu, disclosed this…

The African Union’s (AU) decision to reopen its Sudan liaison office signals a commitment to resolving the war that has ravaged the country for over three years. It also shows that the organisation is unwilling to cede ground in the…

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, said he made no mistake in picking Dr Peter Akpe as his deputy, describing him as a round peg in a round hole. Senator Diri stated this on Sunday at a grand reception organised…

Cristiano Ronaldo has dropped his clearest hint yet that his extraordinary football career could come to an end after the 2026/27 season, with the Portugal captain admitting that he wants to leave behind a “spectacular legacy.” The 41-year-old made the…

Premier League clubs have completed their summer friendlies ahead of the 2026/27 campaign, with several sides ending preparations on a high while others suffered defeats in their final outings. Brentford produced the biggest statement, thrashing Eintracht Frankfurt 7-0, while Bournemouth,…

Five people have been confirmed dead and 10 others injured in two building collapse incidents in Kano State. In a statement on Sunday, the spokesperson for the Kano State Fire Service, Saminu Abdullahi, said the incidents occurred at Gaida in…

Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Paul Enenche, has declared that Christianity is not subordinate to any religion in Nigeria, while condemning comments attributed to Islamic cleric Sheikh Yahya Jingir. Enenche spoke during the church’s Sunday service at its…

From Adeleke’s victory and call for peace in Osun State, to Rabiu Kwankwaso’s explanation of his alliance with Peter Obi ahead of 2027, a woman found dead with a severed hand in an Osogbo church, President Bola Tinubu’s insistence that…

Hayden Panettiere, an actress known for her roles in popular TV series “Heroes” and “Nashville,” has died aged 36, according to media reports. Her father confirmed the actress’ death in a statement to ABC News. “It is with profound sadness…

Former Kano State Governor and 2027 Nigeria Democratic Congress vice-presidential candidate, Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said his decision to pair with Peter Obi in next year’s presidential election was driven by national interest, equity and the need for political change.…

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his victory in the just-concluded Osun governorship election. This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson Bayo Onanuga on Sunday in Abuja. Tinubu described Adeleke’s victory as a fitting…

The police arrested 295 suspects in connection with various incidents recorded during the Osun State governorship election held on Saturday. The police disclosed that 293 of the suspects had been released on bail following screening, while two others remained in…

The Transition Monitoring Group (TMG), a democracy advocacy group, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and voters in Osun State for the conduct of Saturday’s governorship election, urging political actors and the judiciary to protect the mandate given…