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Former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has stated that the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, is too old to contest an election. Featuring in an interview on TVC’s Politics Tonight show on Tuesday night, August 18, Fayose likened Atiku to former US President Joe Biden. He also said that Atiku’s running mate, Rotimi Amaechi, faces challenges in the…

Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory have increased their combined budgets by 47.5 per cent, from N27.22tn in 2025 to N40.14tn in 2026. Despite the significant increase in overall spending, the proportion allocated to capital projects has declined, raising concerns about the potential impact on infrastructure development and long-term economic growth. An analysis of the 2026…

The Federal Government said on Wednesday that the removal of petrol subsidy and the unification of the foreign exchange market generated N15.8tn in additional resources for the Federation between June 2023 and December 2025, with states and local governments receiving the larger share of the amount. The government, however, acknowledged that the subsidy savings did not appear in the Federation…

Football’s world governing body confirmed on Monday that Kevin Lamour had departed the organisation, bringing to an abrupt end the tenure of a senior executive who had been part of Infantino’s inner circle before joining FIFA’s leadership team. “FIFA can confirm that the working relationship between FIFA and Kevin Lamour as FIFA’s chief operating officer has ended on 17 August 2026,” a FIFA…

A doctor, Olusina Ajidahun, has spoken on claims by the daughters of veteran Yoruba actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, that hospitals have refused to continue treating their father, who is battling stage-four cancer. The doctor, identified on X as The Bearded Dr Sina, said the daughters’ description of their father’s treatment could be misunderstood, particularly their claim that…

The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Saturday’s governorship election in Osun, Bola Oyebamiji, has said the party had hoped for a different outcome in the election. Oyebamiji said this in a statement he signed on Tuesday in Osogbo. He, however, said the party respected the position of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and expressed his total support for the…

Council names 122 universities approved to offer Law in Nigeria The Council of Legal Education has released the list of universities approved to admit students into the Bachelor of Laws programme in Nigeria as of August 2026. This is as it warned prospective students against enrolling in unaccredited institutions. The Council said only universities accredited by it are authorised to admit…

Davido, has strongly rejected claims by the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Youth Leader, Dayo Israel, regarding the singer’s role in the just-concluded Osun State governorship election.  Following the August 15 election, in which the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared the incumbent, Governor Ademola Adeleke, the winner, Israel issued a statement on X urging his…

The National Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Dayo Israel, has described Governor Ademola Adeleke’s dancing as a political strength that helped him connect with voters in Osun State. Israel, in an article shared on Facebook on Sunday, said Adeleke’s ability to sing, dance and interact closely with the grassroots should not have been dismissed by political opponents who viewed the…

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida (retd), on his 85th birthday. President Tinubu described General Babangida, popularly known as IBB, as an elder statesman and an outstanding leader whose remarkable military career culminated in his leadership of the nation following the 1985 coup. In a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the…

Professor of Political Economy, Pat Utomi, has reacted to the outcome of the Osun State governorship election, describing the result as proof that voters can overcome electoral manipulation. In a statement posted on his verified X handle on Sunday, Utomi commended the electorate following the declaration of incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke as the winner by the Independent National Electoral…

Former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (retd.), has said he was powerless to save his childhood friend, the late General Mamman Jiya Vatsa, after a military commission found him linked to the December 1985 coup plot against his administration. Babangida disclosed this during a programme on Badeggi 90.1 FM Radio, Minna, as part of activities marking his 85th birthday…

A combustible mix of local political desperation, international pop star clout, historical ghosts, and a White House already scrutinizing Nigerian affairs is converging on Osun State ahead of its next governorship election. At the centre of the storm is a president who, with one stroke of his pen, recently demonstrated the very democratic statesmanship now demanded of him. The question is whether…

The Osun State Police Command has summoned Senator Francis Fadahunsi over his alleged comment directing supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to “kill” members of the rival Accord Party during the state governorship election scheduled to be held this Saturday, August 15. The summons followed the circulation of a video on social media in which the Osun East senator, while speaking in…

Martins and Mercedes have been evicted from the Big Brother Naija Season 11 reality show. Their eviction was announced by the show’s host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, during the live eviction show on Sunday. Martins became the first housemate to leave the competition, with Mercedes following shortly after, bringing the number of remaining housemates to 22, alongside two Gambits who are immune from…

Troops across all Theatres rescued a total of 384 kidnapped victims between July 31 and August 6, 2026, receiving the commendation of the Chief of Defence (CDS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, for their discipline, professionalism and commitment to the defence of the nation. Three hundred and eight (308) of the victims – 163 and 145, were rescued in Kwara and Niger states respectively on August 5. In…