Human rights activist and 2027 presidential candidate of African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has condemned the continued detention of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, describing it as an alleged case of political vendetta rather than justice. Sowore, in a post on X on Wednesday, said El-Rufai’s prolonged...
By OFFOR CALLISTUS, Abuja
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned a viral statement allegedly made by Senator Francis Fadahunsi in connection with the forthcoming Osun State election, describing it as a threat to democracy and peaceful electoral participation. The PDP, in a statement signed on Wednesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Interim National...
Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has directed strengthened security measures and intensified operational efforts following the terrorist attack along the Rafin Makuku axis of Sakaba Local Government Area of Kebbi State, which resulted in the death of ten police officers and other innocent citizens. The Force spokesman,...
Commandant General (CG) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has paid an official visit to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Office in Osun State as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration and security coordination ahead of the forthcoming Osun State Governorship...
Youths under the aegis of the Arewa Youth Assembly and Taraba People’s Assembly have commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the establishment of the 10 Nigerian Army Division in Taraba State. The youths, who turned out in large numbers for a solidarity rally in Jalingo, said the new...
Plateau State Government and the Bank of Industry (BOI) have committed a combined ₦4 billion to a youth empowerment fund aimed at supporting young entrepreneurs and creating opportunities for economic independence among youths across the state. Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Musa Ibrahim Ashoms, disclosed this on Wednesday...
Plateau State Executive Council has approved the creation of a Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction to coordinate the state’s response to humanitarian emergencies, social protection and poverty reduction. The approval was given at the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang at the...
National Council of Women (NCW) has called for a 50-50 affirmative action policy to guarantee greater representation of women in political positions across Nigeria. The council made the demand on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, in Jalingo, Taraba State, where it inaugurated its 10 million women voices states working committees...
Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has disclosed that the Creative sector of the Economy is roughly contributing 2.3% of the GDP, against an official target of N100 billion GDP contribution and 2 million jobs by 2030, under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola...
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged Nigerian youths to take an active role in shaping the country’s political future, declaring that their time to lead is now and not tomorrow. Atiku made the call on Wednesday in Abuja while addressing youths of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as...
Romelu Lukaku has completed his move from Napoli to Turkish giants Fenerbahçe in a deal worth more than €6 million, bringing the Belgium striker’s time in Italy to an end. The 33-year-old joined Napoli permanently from Chelsea in August 2024 and immediately reunited with Antonio Conte, the coach under...
Former Barcelona manager, Xavi Hernández, has agreed to take charge of the Netherlands national team, replacing Ronald Koeman and signing a contract that will run through the 2030 World Cup. The appointment was confirmed on Wednesday, bringing Xavi back to the touchline for the first time since leaving Barcelona...
Barcelona have completed the signing of 18 year old Ecuadorian prospect Josué Caicedo from LDU Quito, bringing another South American youngster into a club that has made youth development a major part of its transfer strategy. Caicedo joins Barça Atlètic on loan for the 2026/27 season, with a €2.5...
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have added another European trophy to their growing collection after beating Aston Villa 2-1 to retain the UEFA Super Cup in Salzburg. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia opened the scoring in the 20th minute before Aston Villa teenager Brian Madjo pulled his side level shortly before half-time. Désiré Doué...
Nigeria’s mental health treatment gap has exceeded 90 per cent, with the country having fewer than 250 psychiatrists to cater for its rapidly growing population, Professor Taiwo Obindo has said. Obindo, a Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Jos, disclosed this on Tuesday while delivering the 126th Inaugural...
Lionel Messi has opened up about the death of his father, Jorge Messi, admitting that he does not know how to move forward without him and now has serious doubts about how much longer he wants to continue playing football. Jorge Messi, 68, died on August 8 in Rosario,...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has directed that the Secretariat of the dissolved Ad-hoc Committee on Sales of Federal Government Houses (SFGH) in the Federal Capital Territory be closed down with immediate effect. A statement on Wednesday, by the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications...
Osun 2026: INEC adds SDP candidate to ballot, reprints election materials ahead of governorship poll
Osun 2026: INEC adds SDP candidate to ballot, reprints election materials ahead of governorship poll
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has included the candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Dr. Francis Olugbenga Ajala, and his running mate, Faseke Babajimi Oladipo, on the ballot for the Osun State governorship election scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026. The electoral body said the decision followed a...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has alleged that there are plans to arrest its National Secretary, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, in the days leading up to Saturday’s Osun State governorship election, warning that such a move could undermine the credibility of the electoral process. In a statement issued on Wednesday by...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has raised concerns over what he described as the steady decline of democratic institutions in Nigeria, warning that the country is approaching a stage where it may no longer be appropriate to describe its system as a functioning democracy. Obi made...