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Access Bank Traces N1.34bn in Alleged Unauthorised Transfers to 71 Banks, Secures Court Freeze

By Peace Erewunmi Access Bank Plc has traced about N1.34 billion in alleged unauthorised transactions from customers’ accounts to accounts held across 71 banks and financial institutions. The bank has subsequently obtained a court order restricting transactions on the accounts identified as recipients of the funds, as investigations into the alleged financial fraud continue. The […]

NDLEA Arrests India-Bound Businessman With Cocaine, Recovers N3.6bn Worth of Drugs

By Peace Erewunmi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 48-year-old businessman, Nwankwo Innocent Onyebuchi, with 1.55 kilogrammes of cocaine allegedly concealed inside his luggage at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The suspect, a Lagos-based marble dealer, was arrested at the departure hall of Terminal II while attempting to board […]

Tinubu Sets Agenda for Adeleke After Osun Victory, Demands Unity, Growth

By Peace Erewunmi President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election and urged him to use his renewed mandate to promote unity, stability and development across the state. Adeleke of the Accord Party was declared the winner of Saturday’s Osun governorship election after securing 511,067 votes to defeat the All […]

Osun Victory: Keyamo Hails Adeleke Over Tinubu Endorsement, Says ‘Agreement Is Agreement’

By Peace Erewunmi Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has congratulated Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election and applauded him for publicly reaffirming his support for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid. Adeleke, who was declared the winner of the August 15 Osun governorship election, renewed his support for Tinubu during […]

Osun Election: How APC’s Internal Power Struggle Contributed to Oyebamiji’s Defeat

By Peace Erewunmi The defeat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, in Saturday’s Osun State governorship election has renewed questions about the impact of internal divisions within the party. Oyebamiji secured 444,815 votes but lost to incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party, who polled 511,067 votes. Adeleke won by […]

BREAKING: INEC Declares Adeleke Winner of Osun Governorship Election

By Peace Erewunmi The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party the winner of the 2026 Osun State governorship election. Adeleke secured 511,067 votes to defeat his closest challenger, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who polled 444,815 votes. The Accord candidate won the election with a […]

Tinubu Vows to Revive Nigeria’s Refineries, Gives No Timeline

President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the country’s government-owned refineries will return to operation following a comprehensive restructuring of the facilities. The President gave the assurance on Thursday when he received the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), led by its National President, Salimon Akanni Oladiti, at the […]

Davido Wades Into Osun Election Debate, Urges Voters Against APC

Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has weighed into the political debate surrounding the 2026 Osun State governorship election, urging residents to reject the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the polls. Davido’s comments come as political activities intensify ahead of Saturday’s governorship election, in which incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke, his uncle, is seeking […]

How Tinubu Restructures Nigeria – Professor Aluko

An academic, politician and current Commissioner for Infrastructure and Public Utilities, Ekiti State, Professor Mobolaji Aluko, identifies reforms under the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.

Accord Factional Chairman Backs Oyebamiji Ahead of Osun Governorship Poll

A factional National Chairman of the Accord Party, Prof. Christopher Imumolen, has declared his support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. Imumolen announced his decision on Thursday during the APC mega rally held in Osun State, where he publicly endorsed Oyebamiji and called […]

Osun APC Alleges Killing of Campaign DG’s Nephew, Calls for Investigation

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has alleged the killing of Dele Ayegbo, nephew of the party’s governorship campaign Director-General, Wole Oke, in Esa-Oke, Obokun Local Government Area of the state. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Osun APC spokesperson, Kola Olabisi, Ayegbo was allegedly shot on Wednesday night near […]

Customs Seizes N3.57bn Contraband, 6,035 Parcels of ‘Ghana Loud’ in Ogun

The Nigeria Customs Service, Ogun I Area Command, has intercepted smuggled goods with a total Duty Paid Value of N3.574 billion in different parts of Ogun State. The seizures included 2,339 bags of foreign parboiled rice and 6,035 parcels of suspected cannabis, popularly known as “Ghana Loud.” The Acting Customs Area Controller of the command, […]

Buba Galadima Explains Why Peter Obi’s NDC Candidacy Could Boost Chances of Igbo Presidency

By Peace Erewunmi A chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Buba Galadima, has explained why he believes the emergence of former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi as the party’s presidential candidate could significantly improve the chances of an Igbo becoming President of Nigeria. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, Galadima said Obi’s presidential […]

Obasanjo: Africa Must Abandon ‘Winner-Takes-All’ Democracy

By Peace Erewunmi Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called for a fundamental rethink of the democratic system practised across Africa, arguing that the continent should move away from a “winner-takes-all” model of governance. Obasanjo made the remarks during a dialogue in Bauchi, where he criticised the wholesale adoption of Western liberal democracy without sufficient consideration […]

Osun Poll: Oyinlola Says Adeleke Joined Accord Without Stakeholder Consultation, Explains Withdrawal of Support

By Peace Erewunmi Former Osun State Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola has explained why he and other political stakeholders withdrew their support for Governor Ademola Adeleke ahead of the 2026 Osun governorship election. Oyinlola said Adeleke’s decision to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and join the Accord Party was taken without consulting key stakeholders who had […]

Security Operatives Rescue 16 Kidnap Victims in Kogi

By Peace Erewunmi Security forces have rescued 16 kidnapped victims following a gun battle with suspected bandits in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State. The rescued victims comprised six males, six females and four children, according to an operational report made available by the security authorities. The victims were reportedly abducted on Sunday, August […]

“We’ll Meet and Consider Discussions for Impeachment Process Against Tinubu” — Federal Lawmaker

By Peace Erewunmi A federal lawmaker has disclosed plans to meet with colleagues to consider discussions surrounding the possible impeachment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, amid growing political disagreements over the administration’s policies and actions. The lawmaker, whose comments have stirred reactions within political circles, said discussions on the matter would involve consultations with other […]

“I Love to Sit With My President” — Tony Elumelu Speaks on Tinubu

By Peace Erewunmi Chairman of Heirs Holdings and founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, Tony Elumelu, has expressed support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reform agenda, particularly efforts aimed at strengthening small and medium-sized enterprises, supporting young entrepreneurs and improving Nigeria’s power sector. Elumelu made the remarks after a meeting with President Tinubu at […]

Tinubu Summons 76 Osun APC Leaders to Aso Rock Amid Party Disquiet

By Peace Erewunmi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has summoned about 76 leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State to the Presidential Villa in Abuja amid growing concerns over internal disagreements within the party ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election. The emergency meeting reportedly followed an intelligence report from the National […]