OSUN 2026: Come, Let Us Reason Together
BY SARAFA IBRAHIM I was at a social event this Saturday when a debate on the Osun state 2026 governorship election ensued. Although, the election is some fifteen months or so away, but it is already gaining tractions in the public sphere as opposition candidates have taken to social media platforms to project aspirations. So,…
Philippine Ex-President Duterte Wins Mayoral Race From Cell In Hague
Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, detained at the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity, regained the mayorship of family stronghold Davao city in a landslide vote on Monday, an initial tally showed. With over 60 percent of returns in, Duterte had built an insurmountable lead of 405,000 votes to 49,000 for his nearest…
Nigeria’s Economy Grows Strongly Amid High Inflation — World Bank
The World Bank expects Nigeria’s economy to grow by 3.6% this year. The World Bank has said that Nigeria’s economy recorded its fastest growth in about a decade in 2024, driven by a strong fourth quarter and an improved fiscal position. During a presentation on Monday, the bank’s lead economist for Nigeria, Alex Sienaert, said…
“Davido could one day become Osun Gov”, says Ben Murray-Bruce
Former Bayelsa East senator, Ben Murray-Bruce, has predicted that Afrobeats star Davido, whose full name is David Adeleke, could one day become the Governor of Osun State. Speaking in a recent episode of his Common Sense series, Murray-Bruce emphasized that Davido’s political potential is not only tied to his fame but also to his family’s significant…
Dangote refinery offers N10 refund on petrol to customers
The Dangote Petrolchemicals Refinery has effected another reduction in the ex-gantry price of its Premium Motor Spirit also known as petrol below the publicly announced N835 per litre. Sources confirmed on Monday that the refinery has reduced its price to N825 per litre for its customers, through a rebate of N10 after successful loading of…
Governor Adeleke Greets Osun Born Businessman, Prince Eludoyin At 77
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has rejoiced with a foremost businessman, Prince Dipo Eludoyin on the auspicious occasion of his 77th year birthday, saluting him as a visionary who built a business empire from nothing. Governor Adeleke notes Prince Eluwoyin’s unwavering faith in Nigeria and the desire to contribute to its…
NIN: Nigerians to pay N28,574 for date of birth correction — NIMC
Nigerians who wish to correct their NIN date of birth on the National Identification Number (NIN) database will now have to pay N28,574, following a sharp hike in service charges by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). The new NIN date of birth correction fee, which represents a 75 per cent increase from the previous charge of…
ASUU elects new leaders as Osodeke’s tenure ends
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has elected new national leaders. The election involved 419 delegates across the country, with the Vice President, Dr Christopher Piuwna, emerging as the new president, polling a total of 219 votes against his rival, Adamu Babayo from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi State, who polled 118 votes….
Zelensky invites pope to Ukraine during first phone call
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday invited Pope Leo XIV to Ukraine during their first phone call, in which he also thanked the newly installed pontiff for urging peace in Ukraine. “I invited His Holiness to make an apostolic visit to Ukraine. Such a visit would bring real hope to all believers, to all our…
One dies, two injured in Lagos auto crash
A man has lost his life while two others sustained varying injuries in an accident that occurred along the Trade Fair–Agbara route at Iyana Era Bus Stop, Lagos State. The accident, which involved a commercial blue Mack truck with the registration number AKD 579 XM, and a private silver Lexus saloon car with a registration…
