The Nigeria Police Force detained and returned Mahadijiria Abdoulaye, a Chadian national wanted by authorities in N’Djamena for the suspected murder of Nazik Mahamat Saleh. According to a statement issued on Saturday by the Force’s spokesperson, CSP Ani Iniedu, Abdoulaye was apprehended by INTERPOL National Central Bureau, NCB, Abuja, agents on August 5, 2026. According … Read more
Over a hundred potential voters were arrested in Osun State ahead of the gubernatorial election, which was allegedly organised by an Accord Party member. Prior to the election, voters with new Permanent Voter Cards, or PVCs, tented at Hon Abiola Ibrahim’s residence. In a video that has gone viral on social media, the supposed imported … Read more
Domestic carriers have resumed flights following a short halt of strike action by aviation unions. The news occurred hours after the strike halted flights and left people stranded at airports around the country. Osifo-Whiskey Efe, spokesperson for Air Peace, told reporters on Tuesday that the airline has resumed operations but was still working to accommodate … Read more
Hassan Ibrahim, a Kano-based political expert, believes that the support of northern youth organisations alone would not determine whether the Nigeria Democratic Congress’ (NDC) presidential nominee, Peter Obi, will win the 2027 election. Ibrahim stated that while interaction with youth groups was crucial for political acceptance, it was incorrect to conclude that Obi could not … Read more
Tension has risen in Ilesa, Osun State, following reported attacks that killed two All Progressives Congress (APC) members and injured numerous others ahead of the state governorship election. The most recent incident occurred on Tuesday morning in Ilesa’s Igbogi district, where APC supporters had assembled ahead of the community’s final campaign event. According to witnesses, … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force has barred the Western Nigeria Security Network (Amotekun), vigilante groups, the Joint Civilian Task Force (CJTF), hunters’ associations, community-based security groups, and neighbourhood watch outfits from participating in security operations during Osun State’s governorship election on August 15, 2026. CSP Ani Iniedu, the Force Public Relations Officer, stated that non-state and … Read more
Rufai Oseni, an Arise Television presenter, voiced unhappiness with the Osun State governorship contenders’ performances during Tuesday’s town hall debate. Rufai, who spoke on Wednesday, pointed out that the candidates, including the incumbent governor, Ademola Adeleke, lacked brilliant ideas and vision. According to him, only the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) candidate has presented a thorough … Read more
Mr Demola Olarenwaju, Senior Political Assistant to African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, has said that President Bola Tinubu’s “all is fair” remark has set the ground for extreme action ahead of the Osun State governorship race. Olarenwaju attributed Tinubu’s statement to an alleged provocative comment made by Osun East senator Francis Fadahunsi. … Read more
Adedamola Adebayo, also known as FRYO, an Osun State governorship candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has endorsed Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party ahead of the August 15 election. Adebayo, who emerged victorious in a contentious PDP governorship primary in December 2025, announced his decision at a news conference in Osogbo on … Read more
Domestic carriers have resumed flights following a short halt of strike action by aviation unions. The news occurred hours after the strike halted flights and left people stranded at airports around the country. Osifo-Whiskey Efe, spokesperson for Air Peace, told reporters on Tuesday that the airline has resumed operations but was still working to accommodate … Read more