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By our reporter Another misfortune dogged immediate past Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, as unidentified gunmen abducted one of his sisters and her 12-year-old twin sons in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, today. Reports said the 43-year-old former employee of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBB) was making preparations to join her husband in the United States (US) soon, before the enemies of society struck. The incident is coming few weeks after the ex-Minister, who resigned his appointment, lost the primary for governor under the All Progressives Congress (APC) in a move which shocked not just him but his supporters. He…

*'They're Scared Of Me' By Emmanuel Ogoigbe,Warri. House of Representatives candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for Warri federal constituency, Chief Sheriff Mulade, has dismissed claims in some quarters that he has stepped aside from the race. He clarified that he is still in the race to represent the people of Warri federal constituency in the 2027 general election. Mulade said the rumour of his purported ‘'stepdown’' was orchestrated by political opponents who, to him, are scared of his candidacy. He urged his supporters to remain steadfast and unwavering as he is set to give people-oriented and inclusive representation, if…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Leadership of Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and Trade Union Congress (TUC) yesterday ensured a successful day two of the strike in Oyo State, called to protest the abduction of teachers and pupils of schools in Oriire Local Government Area (LGA) of the State amid seeming inaction by relevant authorities. President Bola Tinubu, though, had, weekend, ordered the recruitment and deployment of 1000 forest guards to ferret out the kidnappers. As happened on Monday too, some civil society organisations (CSOs) continued their protests in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, over the same…

By Emmanuel Ogoigbe, Warri Protesting members of Ijaw and Urhobo ethnic nationalities in Warri, Delta State, have warned the Presidency not to reignite ethnic tensions that sparked bloodshed which shook the oil city several years ago. Accusing the Presidency of interfering in the implementation of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)'s final report on the Supreme Court-ordered fresh delineation of electoral wards and constituencies in Warri federal constituency, they warned of consequences, if Abuja fails to hands off the matter. Addressing journalists in Warri today, the protesters, who read from a statement, alleged that the delay in implementing the delineation…

Days after the Ghanaian Parliament passed into law a sweeping bill that criminalizes the promotion of LGBTQ+ activities and identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer, members of the group have reacted in several ways. The legislation, which was passed on Friday, mandates prison sentences of three to 10 years. The human sexual rights and family values bill is expected to be signed into law by President John Dramani Mahama. The individuals hit by the proposed law have sought solace in one another, counseling themselves on what to do to stay clear of public glare, conceal their sexual relations…

*Leaders Should Know That Nigerians Are Fed Up With Insecurity -Protester Irate teachers in Oyo State today kicked off an indefinite strike over the abduction of some of their colleagues and pupils by terrorists. As the teachers withdrew their services, paralyzing the state's public educational system, civil society organizations (CSOs) took to the streets of Ibadan,the star capital, in protest over the kidnappings and general security situation in the state, officially dubbed Pacesetter State. Thirty-nine students and seven teachers lost their freedom following their kidnap on Friday, 15 May, 2026, in some communities of Oriire Local Government Area (LGA) of…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has enjoined the people of the state to take ownership of his administration’s achievements in the last three years, noting that change endures when citizens ensure the consolidation of every progress made. Highlighting projects and progress made under the 'Tomorrow is Here' philosophy since 2023, Mbah, however, said his administration's achievements could not be understood simply as a collection of projects. He explained that the government was “rebuilding the operating system of this state and a different future is being constructed layer by layer – economically, culturally, and institutionally.” Mbah,…

*VP In My Administration Will Play Major Role In Governance, Not Be Ceremonial Job, Obi Says The 2027 battle for the nation's number one seat is shaping up robustly as different political parties elect their flagbearers for the position. Yesterday, opposition Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) endorsed the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, as its presidential flagbearer for the 2027 general election. The endorsement was ratified at a special national convention in Abuja following a motion moved by Senator Victor Umeh and seconded by former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, who is running for a Senate seat for…