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Kwara PDP senatorial candidate, Popoola, blames insecurity for APC exit
Popoola links insecurity and poor roads in Kwara South, saying the conditions informed his decision to leave the APC for the PDP.
Kidnappers demand N500m for FUNAAB graduate, 3 others
The Ogun State Police Command says rescue operations are ongoing following the abduction of four people, including a recent graduate of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, by gunmen who have reportedly demanded N500m for their release, after the victims were kidnapped on Tuesday night when suspected abductors invaded a farm along the Akintobi-Alabata axis of Abeokuta, where they were working.
Omokri revives 2019 dispute in fresh criticism of Obi
Former presidential aide Reno Omokri has accused 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi of repeatedly seeking publicity and recognition from events he did not organise.
2027: Ondo has 1m uncollected PVCs, Uzodimma tells APC rally
The All Progressives Congress has expressed concern over the high volume of uncollected Permanent Voter Cards in Ondo State, with Progressive Governors’ Forum Chairman Hope Uzodimma disclosing that nearly one million cards remain uncollected. Speaking at an APC campaign rally in Akure on Wednesday, party leaders urged residents to obtain their PVCs and back President Bola Tinubu's 2027 re-election campaign.
Southwest monarchs endorse Tinubu for second term
Traditional rulers in the South West have called on their counterparts across the region to actively mobilise support for President Bola Tinubu's second-term bid ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The monarchs affirmed their support for retaining the presidency in Southern Nigeria, maintaining that structured power rotation is vital for political stability, national cohesion, and regional equity.
INEC seeks FUTA’s support for credible elections, urges PVC collection
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has sought the collaboration of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) to guarantee credible, peaceful, and transparent elections in Ondo State. Ondo State Resident Electoral Commissioner Dr. Mutiu Agboke made the appeal during a courtesy visit to FUTA Vice-Chancellor Professor Adenike Temidayo-Oladiji at the university's Senate Chamber.
Osun govt, Oyetola allies, Tompolo join cross-party push for Tinubu re-election bid
Organized by the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement, the initiative inaugurated 10,000 canvassers in Osogbo on Saturday. Supported by High Chief Government Ekpemupolo (Tompolo)—who donated 30 vehicles to the cause—the coalition gained explicit backing from Osun State Deputy Governor Kola Adewusi (representing Governor Ademola Adeleke), who emphasized cross-party unity for the presidential poll while clarifying that the partnership remains focused specifically on the presidency.
COAS inaugurates housing, sports facilities in Ibadan
The Nigerian Army has commissioned new residential accommodation and sports facilities across Adekunle Fajuyi and Letmauck Cantonments in Ibadan, Oyo State. Designed to improve troop welfare and living standards, the newly inaugurated projects include housing quarters for junior personnel and married officers, an upgraded officers’ mess, and recreational sports facilities.
Campaigns: Makinde pledges fair access to public facilities for all
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has said the All Progressives Congress will not be denied access to Mapo Hall, Ibadan, for its presidential campaign if it meets the stipulated requirements for using the public facility. Makinde said government-owned facilities belonged to the people and should be managed fairly, transparently and without political bias.
Police declare Osun NURTW chief wanted over ‘Emir’s murder’
The Osun State Police Command has declared a factional chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Nurudeen Alowonle, wanted over the killing of transport union figure Olalekan Oyeyemi, popularly known as Emir.
Fatalities unknown as fallen tanker explodes in Edo
Efforts to establish the casualty figures continued on Thursday after a petrol tanker explosion at Oluku, along the Benin-Lagos Expressway in Edo State, left several people with burn injuries and destroyed shops and vehicles.
Woman injured as hoodlums attack Accord supporters in Ibadan
No fewer than one woman was injured, and vehicles were reportedly vandalised on Wednesday after suspected hoodlums attacked supporters of the Accord Party during a political procession in Molete, Ibadan, Oyo State.
Oyo police arrest Indian national, two guards over assault
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested an Indian national and two security guards following a violent confrontation involving two truck drivers at a company in Ibadan.
Gunmen abduct CRIN workers, resident in Oyo, demand ₦120m ransom
Gunmen have demanded ₦120 million for the release of three people abducted at the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria in Idi Ayunre, Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State.
Check voter register for corrections, INEC tells Ekiti residents
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged residents of Ekiti State to verify their details on the voters’ register and make necessary corrections during the forthcoming display of the Preliminary Register of Voters.
20 abducted NYSC members released in Imo - Olubadan
Twenty prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps abducted while travelling from Ibadan, Oyo State, to their orientation camp in the South-East have been released.
Ondo govt deploys emergency teams after NAF aircraft crash
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has directed state emergency, health and security agencies to provide immediate logistical and human support for the search-and-rescue operation following the crash of a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area.
Kidnapped corpers: Your children will return unharmed, Olubadan assures parents
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has assured the parents of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members abducted in Imo State that security agencies are working to rescue their children alive and unharmed.
Tinubu doesn’t care, more interested in staying in Aso Rock, says SDP Adebayo
Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate, Adewole Adebayo, has urged Nigerians to organise at the grassroots and take collective action against poverty, insecurity and poor governance.
Akeredolu remembered as symbol of justice, equity at 70th posthumous birthday
The tributes were made on Tuesday at a press conference heralding a colloquium organised to mark Akeredolu’s 70th posthumous birthday at Cocoa House, Ibadan, Oyo State.