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The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, has expressed confidence in his emergence in the August 15 governorship election saying that God has shown him the victory. He stated this at the Tinubu/Shettima campaign office in Osogbo, during the presentation of eight vehicles and ten motorcycles to support his campaign by an aspirant for the House of Representatives in Ifelodun/Boripe/Odo-Otin federal constituency, Eniade Damilare, yesterday. Oyebamiji urged APC members to return to the party’s grassroots and intensify work in wards and units, saying no opposition effort can stop the party’s victory. He said…

•Urges president to distance himself from sycophants, protect opposition voices Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has issued a warning to President Bola Tinubu, cautioning that Nigeria’s democracy, unity, and political stability are under serious threat and urging the president to urgently reverse what he described as a dangerous trajectory. In an open letter addressed to the president, George said his concerns stemmed not from partisan anger but from “sincere patriotism, responsibility, and an abiding faith in Almighty God.” He said that Nigeria is drifting dangerously with the increasing suppression of opposition voices,…

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Joe Igbokwe, has shared a cautionary reflection on the ongoing trial of Chidinma Ojukwu, urging young Nigerians to shun criminal activities. In a statement, Igbokwe described life as a “teacher,” using the case of Chidinma, who was arrested at the age of 24 over the alleged killing of Super TV boss Usifo Ataga, to illustrate the long-term consequences of crime. According to him, four years after her arrest, Chidinma remains in detention and is still standing trial, now aged 28. He noted that the period has been marked by the absence of…

A former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has sharply criticized a recent factional convention of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the gathering as disorganized and lacking direction. In a statement shared publicly, Fani-Kayode recounted his observations of the event, which he said was marked by internal disagreements, poor organization, and what he portrayed as an absence of cohesion among participants. According to him, the convention was held in a crowded venue with inadequate facilities, where attendees reportedly struggled with heat and discomfort. He alleged that tensions escalated during proceedings, leading to verbal altercations and moments of confusion among party…

•Say prices to drop in coming weeks Fuel marketers have pushed back against claims that airlines are being charged N3,300 per litre for Aviation Turbine Kerosene (Jet A1), describing the figure as more than N1,000 above their average price, while also assuring domestic operators that the cost of fuel is expected to fall in the coming weeks. Domestic carriers on the platform of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), had on April 14, threatened to shut down operations on Monday, April 20 over a 300 percent increase in aviation fuel, accusing marketers of exploitation. The planned withdrawal of services was…

Dr. Tewa Onasanya recently unveiled two books to galvanise the world into action and bring about positive change through the transformation of the mind. Onasanya, writer, publisher, businesswoman and leadership coach, at the official launch of the books in Lagos, said: “I actually wrote Rule Your Mind in 2018. I did a soft launch online in 2018, and Convince Yourself First in 2023. And you might be wondering why I’m doing a formal launch now. “Well, life happens. Yeah, life happens. I initially released Rule Your Mind to commemorate my 40th birthday eight years ago, but interestingly enough, that same…

Federal Government has approved a lifetime salary structure for senior officers of the services, following which the personnel yesterday, expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu. Those affected include Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Fire Service (FFS) and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). The retired paramilitary agencies – Controllers/Commandants/Comptrollers General (CGs) and Deputy CGs, paid a visit to the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in Abuja. In a statement, Special Assistant, Media and Publicity to the Minister of Interior, Babatunde Alao, said that NIS retired Comptroller-General, Chukwura Udeh, who led the team, said…

Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr. Dennis Brutu Otuaro and other prominent Ijaw leaders have led the people to endorse President Bola and the Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori. The Ijaw leaders and the people in their thousands made the resounding endorsement at a grand reception in honour of the governor organised by the Delta Ijaw Political Leaders, at Bomadi, headquarters of Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State. The motion to endorse the Tinubu and Oborevwori for a second term was moved by a member of the House of Representatives, Julius Pondi and seconded by state legislator, Kenneth…

Akpabio urges global legislatures to defend peace, justice Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has called on parliaments across the world to rise as defenders of peace, justice and humanity amid growing global tensions. Akpabio made the call while addressing delegates at the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) at Istanbul, Turkey, with the theme, “Nurturing Hope, Securing Peace and Ensuring Justice for Future Generations.” The IPU brings together national parliaments worldwide to promote peace, democracy and sustainable development through dialogue, cooperation and parliamentary diplomacy. Speaking at the opening session, Akpabio said the gathering was taking place at a critical period…

JAMB Commences 2026 UTME Nationwide, Records Smooth Start The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has commenced the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) across the country, with reports indicating a smooth start in many centres. At the 23 Technology Limited, NAF Valley Estate Computer-Based Test (CBT) Centre, a total of 250 candidates were expected for the first session, out of which 223 were present.Accreditation of candidates began at 6:30 a.m. and lasted for two hours, ahead of the examination, which started promptly at 8:30 a.m. Both the accreditation and examination processes proceeded without hitches.However, during the verification process, one…