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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
