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President Tinubu Nominates Ex-Defence Chief Christopher Musa as New Defence Minister
President Bola Tinubu has nominated former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, as the new Minister of Defence. The nomination was sent to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, following the resignation of Mohammed Badaru, who stepped down due to ill health. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga confirmed the nomination, saying Tinubu is confident in Musa’s ability […]
Kogi Govt Reaffirms Zero Negotiation Policy as Bandit Attacks Surge
The Kogi State government has reiterated its stance against negotiating with criminal elements amid rising incidents of kidnapping across the state. Kogi, one of the North Central states grappling with increased criminal activity, has recorded several abductions in recent weeks. Last week, armed bandits launched two separate attacks in Yagba East Local Government Area, though […]
Chelsea Head Coach Enzo Maresca Provides Squad Updates Ahead of Leeds Clash
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has shared an update on his squad as the Blues prepare for their Premier League fixture against Leeds United at Elland Road on Wednesday. In his pre-match press conference on Tuesday, Maresca confirmed that Cole Palmer, who was an unused substitute during Chelsea’s 2-1 loss to Arsenal, is now […]
BREAKING: Adebayo Olugbenga Adedamola (FRYO) Wins PDP Ticket for Osun 2026 Governorship Election
Adebayo Olugbenga Adedamola, popularly known as FRYO, has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the 2026 Osun State Governorship Election. According to the poll officials who announced the results, Adebayo secured a sweeping victory with 919 votes out of the 957 valid votes cast by accredited delegates at Tuesday’s primary election in […]
Adeleke’s Name Appears on PDP Ballot Despite Resignation as Osun Governorship Primary Begins
Despite announcing his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke’s name appeared on the ballot paper as 957 delegates commenced voting in the party’s governorship primary on Tuesday in Osogbo, the state capital. The Secretary of the Primary Election Committee, Sunday Solarin, declared the voting open shortly after the accreditation of […]
Minister of Defence Mohammed Badaru Officially Resigns
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has officially resigned his appointment with immediate effect. This was disclosed n a letter addressed to President Tinubu and dated December 1. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed this to journalist, saying Abubakar resigned on health grounds Onanuga said President Tinubu accepted […]
Annie Idibia Shares Cryptic Posts Amid 2Baba’s London Confrontation
Annie Macaulay Idibia, the estranged wife of Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2baba, has taken to social media to share a series of cryptic posts following the release of a video showing the singer involved in a public confrontation in London. The footage, which surfaced online, captured 2Baba in a heated […]
Osun Governor Officially Resigns From PDP
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has officially resigned from the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, with immediate effect. The spokesperson to the Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed disclosed this after a letter signed by the governor was addressed to the PDP Chairman for ward 2, Sagba Abigunde of Ede North Local Governmnet, Osun State. According to the […]
Olawumi Reaffirms APC’s Strength in Osun, Backs Omisore for 2026 Governorship Ticket
Former Special Adviser to former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, Jamiu Olawumi, has reaffirmed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) remains firmly rooted in Osun State. Olawumi made the statement while speaking on Gbagede Oro, a political discussion programme on Radio Afinju, hosted by Adedayo Oderinu. He explained that the APC has opened its doors to all […]
Osun 2026: Olawunmi Says Najeem Salam Not Formally Elected in ADC
Former Special Adviser to Adegboyega Oyetola, the then Governor of Osun state, Jamiu Olawumi, has revealed that the former speaker of the state house of Assembly, Najeem Salam, has not been formally elected in the African Democratic Congress, ADC, to contest the upcoming gubernatorial election in Osun state. Olawumi who disclosed this while featuring as […]