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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally declined to recognize the Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing binding court judgments and ongoing legal disputes. In a letter dated December 22, addressed to the legal representatives of the Turaki faction, INEC stated it cannot acknowledge or update…
Renowned Nigerian writer and global literary icon, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has been appointed a visiting professor at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), marking a symbolic return to her alma mater and a major boost to the institution’s global academic profile. The appointment was announced in a statement issued in Nsukka on Wednesday and signed…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has publicly revealed that his political fallout with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, originated from a pledge Wike allegedly made to “hold down” the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to ensure President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. Governor Makinde made this disclosure on Tuesday during a…
As Christmas is celebrated worldwide, Catholic bishops in Nigeria have called on Christians to use the season as a time for reflection and genuine charity, emphasizing that its true spirit lies in emulating Jesus Christ rather than indulging in personal pleasure. In separate Christmas messages, the bishops of the Oyo and Osogbo dioceses urged…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has publicly stated that he regrets his decision to support President Bola Tinubu during the 2023 presidential election, conceding that the choice has not yielded his expected results for the nation. Governor Makinde made the revelation on Tuesday during an interaction with journalists at the Government House in Ibadan….
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration of deliberately defying a binding judgment of the Supreme Court on local government financial autonomy, alleging that the Federal Government has refused to implement direct allocation of funds to local councils nearly two years after the ruling. In a statement posted on his…
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Stephen A. Oyelami on his extraordinary achievement of breaking the Guinness World Record for the ‘Longest Marathon Reading Aloud’ by a Team. Governor Adeleke praised Mr. Oyelami, an esteemed educationist from Iragberi, for his historic feat of reading aloud for 431 hours, 31…
Tomorrow is Christmas, a Christian holiday celebrated worldwide. From the start of the month, the greetings have changed. You’ll hear people say, ‘Season’s greeting’ or ‘Compliment of the Yuletide’ or ‘Merry Christmas in advance’. The time-honoured ‘Father Christmas’ viewing wasn’t missing this year as many schools, churches, and media outfits organised Father Christmas Grottos, where…
Nigeria holds the 13th spot on the Global Threat Index for cybercrime in 2025, suffering 4,388 cyberattacks per organization weekly—a 47% increase that marks its alarming position in cybercrime rankings as Africa’s most targeted nation. Over 100 million people use the internet every day without proper protection, and this surge is directly linked to the…
Nigerian Afrobeats star Asake has expressed deep sorrow following the death of a young fan after a crowd crush at his concert in Nairobi, Kenya. The victim, 20-year-old Karen Lojore, died on Saturday amid congestion near an entrance gate at Nyayo National Stadium, where fans had gathered for the show. Reports indicate that long queues,…
