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Hundreds of young Nigerians on Tuesday marched to the National Assembly in Abuja to demand stronger action against the worsening security situation across the country. The protesters, who began their rally from the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, gathered under the banner of “Nigerians Unite Against Terror”, calling on authorities to take urgent steps to protect lives and property. Addressing the crowd, the convener of the protest, Isah Abubakar, said insecurity had gone beyond politics and had become a national crisis affecting every citizen regardless of religion, tribe or political affiliation. According to him, “There are roads in Nigeria that,…

The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, David Mark, has disclosed that only the party conducted its primary election in line with the Electoral Act. To this end, Mark charged candidates to ensure that they win all their upcoming elections. He disclosed this while receiving members of the House of Representatives, led by Abdulsammad Dasuki, at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja. Mark charged members of the ADC to remain focused and prepare for their forthcoming elections. According to him, the ADC will put forward only members who would win elections as its candidates. He charged members who…

The General Overseer of the Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry, Chukwuemeka Cyril Ohanaemere, popularly known as Odumeje has lambasted the President Bola Tinubu government over the deteriorating security crisis in the nation. The clergy, who was addressing his congregation during a live service, lamented that while unsuspecting citizens are being killed and abducted by assailants, Nigerian leaders are moving with bulletproof cars. According to him, all citizens have equal rights and should be entitled to bulletproof vehicles if that is the only way to be safe and secure in Nigeria, stating that resources belong to citizens. Odumeje,…

Popular Nigerian stand-up comedian, Bovi Ugboma has revealed that he celebrates whenever a divorce happens. Speaking in a recent episode of The Moraya Show, Bovi explained that he celebrates divorces because he believes that at least one of the partners was going through difficult times in the marriage. According to him, the end of such marriage is a relief for at least one of the partners. While emphasising his support for divorce, the comedian said it is a better option than toxic marriage. “I celebrate when people get divorced because I feel it means one or both people were not…

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has denied allegations that he accepted money from African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential aspirant, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, to mobilize support during the party’s recent primary election. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday night, Lawal dismissed claims that he kept mobilization funds to himself, which critics alleged led to Hayatu-Deen’s defeat. In the interview, Lawal boasted that if he needed money he could phone President Bola Tinubu immediately. “If I want money to do politics, I’d phone Bola Tinubu here, and I am sure before I get home, they’d give…

Three passengers are feared dead after a train operating on the Warri–Itakpe corridor derailed on Monday. The exact number of casualties has yet to be officially confirmed, as rescue and assessment efforts continue at the scene of the incident. Confirming the development, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) disclosed that emergency personnel and relevant agencies have been mobilised to assist affected passengers and manage the situation. The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) confirms that an incident involving the Warri–Itakpe Train Service (WITS) occurred today. “Emergency response teams and relevant authorities are currently at the scene attending to the situation and providing…

Suspected herdsmen have ambushed and killed a health worker, Ojoma Emie, in Ikobi, Apa Local Government Area of Benue State. It was gathered that Emie, a father of three who lived in Oloke, Ikobi, was returning from Ugbokpo town where he had gone to buy medicine when he was attacked on Monday morning at Ugbobi Junction along the Ikobi–Olegogba axis of the Ikobi–Ugbokpo road. The location is reportedly known as a hotspot where armed herders frequently ambush travellers. According to reports, the attackers macheted him to death, severed his head, and fled with it, leaving his body in a pool…

The Oyo State Government has demolished a three-bedroom bungalow located in the Lako Community, Aiyegun- Anaye road area of Ibadan, which was allegedly used as a hideout by kidnappers involved in the abduction of the younger sister of former Minister of Power, Chief Bayo Adelabu, and her children. The demolition exercise was carried out on Monday by officials of the Oyo State Ministry of Public Works and Transportation, accompanied by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, who visited the scene as part of ongoing efforts to tackle kidnapping and other criminal activities in the state. The victims, Mrs. Olaide Busayo…

Fresh attention has been drawn to the political future of Oyo State All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, following the emergence of a document showing that he was formally conferred with a royal title under the Chiefs Law of Oyo State. According to Western Post, the document, titled “Conferment of Obaship on Ekaarun Balogun,” indicated that Governor Seyi Makinde approved the conferment of the title of His Royal Majesty, Oba Sarafadeen Abiodun Alli. The document revealed the approval was made pursuant to Section 28(1), Cap. 28 Vol. 1 of the Chiefs Law of Oyo State 2000. The development has…

OYO 2027: APC vs APC Let me start with the conclusion. My informed perspective is that the Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) can only return to power in the 2027 governorship election if it remains united as one APC. Only an “APC UNITED” team can win the electoral matches in 2027. The prospect of reclaiming Agodi Government House is very bright for the APC in Oyo State. The party is blessed with an abundance of eminently qualified personalities—intellectuals with vast political experience and proven capacity. In my well considered opinion, no other political party in…