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The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, has donated a brand-new Toyota Camry to Mrs. Rachael Folake Alamu, the Principal of Community High School, Esiele, Oriire Local Government Area, in recognition of her courage and resilience after surviving a 56-day kidnapping ordeal. Mrs. Alamu was among the teachers abducted alongside pupils during the May attack on Community High School, Esiele, and Yawota Baptist Nursery and Primary School in Oriire Local Government Area. During their captivity, the principal was reportedly compelled by the kidnappers to appear in several video recordings used to communicate…

The House of Representatives has withdrawn its proposed constitutional amendment seeking to establish state police, opting instead to consider a similar bill transmitted by the Executive. The development emerged during Tuesday’s plenary, where lawmakers gave the Executive-sponsored state police bill its first and second readings. The bill was subsequently referred to the House Committee on Constitutional Review for further legislative action. The decision effectively suspends the House’s earlier proposal as lawmakers shift attention to the Executive-backed amendment. The Executive bill is expected to undergo detailed scrutiny at the committee stage, where lawmakers will examine its key provisions before it is…

The President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has said his life experience and practical knowledge have given him more understanding than many university graduates despite not having a formal education. According to Premium Times on Monday, MC Oluomo made the remarks on Sunday during the 50th birthday celebration of Islamic singer Hafsat Adegoke and the unveiling of her new album in Alausa, Lagos. The event was attended by several dignitaries, including Fuji musician Saheed Osupa. Reflecting on his early years, the transport union leader recounted how he started working as…

In what is being described as one of the most significant milestones in Nigeria’s industrial history, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited, Prof. Nasir Abdulsalam, has secured a 20-year Gas Supply Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), effectively removing one of the biggest obstacles to the commencement of steel production at the Ajaokuta Steel Plant. The landmark agreement is expected to provide uninterrupted gas supply to the steel complex for the next two decades, addressing a critical requirement that prospective investors had consistently identified as essential…

African Action Congress (AAC) governorship candidate in Abia State, Doris Ogala, has boldly declared that she will emerge as the state’s next governor in the 2027 election. The actress-turned-politician made the statement during a live session on TikTok. A video from the broadcast circulated widely on social media on Sunday, drawing reactions from supporters and critics alike. Speaking with confidence during the session, Ogala told viewers that her emergence as governor was already settled and beyond doubt. “I, Doris Ogala, as your governor, you don’t have choice. Doris will be your governor, you don’t have choice. “God has said it,…

The federal government has announced the suspension of the proposed increase in the registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination. CityNews reports that the decision was announced in a statement on Monday by the Federal Ministry of Education. The statement, signed by the Director, Press and Public Relations of the Ministry, Boriowo Folasade, said the suspension followed concerns and feedback from members of the public. She added that the letter conveying the proposed fee adjustment, dated June 18, 2026, had been withdrawn to allow for a comprehensive review before any…

A former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, on Monday pleaded not guilty to a six-count charge bordering on alleged certificate forgery, obtaining salaries under false pretences and money laundering. This online medium reports that Nnaji was arraigned before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). According to the charges, the former minister allegedly forged a degree certificate from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge certificate, which he was said to have submitted during his ministerial screening in 2023. The commission…

Fresh details have emerged on the intelligence and military operation that led to the rescue of 39 pupils and six teachers abducted from communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. Security sources said the arrest of some relatives of the suspected kidnappers, including their wives and children, proved decisive in mounting pressure on the abductors before security forces stormed their hideout inside the Oyo National Park. The victims were abducted on May 15, 2026, from schools in the Ahoro-Esinle, Yawota and Alawusa communities and were rescued on Friday after spending weeks in captivity. One teacher was reportedly killed…

Fresh details have emerged on the intelligence-driven operation that led to the rescue of pupils and teachers abducted from communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, with security sources revealing that the arrest of relatives of the suspected kidnappers played a significant role in the operation. CityNews recall that the victims, comprising 39 pupils and seven teachers from Ahoro-Esinle, Yawota and Alawusa communities, were abducted by armed men on May 15, 2026. One of the teachers was reportedly killed while in captivity, but the remaining hostages regained their freedom on July 10 following a joint operation involving…

A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by National Chairman Nafiu Bala Gombe has announced that it has uploaded the details of its presidential, vice-presidential and National Assembly candidates to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal ahead of the 2027 general elections.  Politics Nigeria understands that Nafiu disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday. However, he did not reveal the identities of the candidates whose credentials were submitted through the commission’s portal. The development comes amid growing disagreements within the opposition party over its leadership structure and preparations for the next general election. According to Nafiu,…