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Fact Check: Isan-Ekiti Violence Not Election-Related
Claims linking the violent incident that occurred in Isan-Ekiti on Friday, June 19, 2026, to the Ekiti State governorship election have been found to be false, following independent findings that the incident was unrelated to the election. Findings by correspondents of Afinju 90.7FM, who are in Ekiti State to monitor the governorship election, revealed that […]
Tension in Osun LG Secretariats as PDP Chairmen Move to Resume Office
Tension surrounded several local government areas across Osun State on Friday, June 19, 2026, as Chairmen elected under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the February 2025 Local Government Election attempted to resume at council secretariats following a recent Federal High Court judgment dismissing a suit filed by the previously dismissed All Progressives Congress (APC) […]
Osun Court Dissolves 25-Year Marriage Over Irreconcilable Differences
The District Customary Court of Appeal sitting in Erin-Osun, Osun State, has dissolved the marriage between Alhaji Azeez Ige and Alhaja Fatimah Alimi following a divorce petition filed by the husband. Delivering judgment on Monday, June 15, 2026, the court granted the dissolution of the union after hearing submissions from both parties. In his petition, […]
Charles Olumo: From Church Drama to the Big Stage
Long before the emergence of modern Nollywood, pioneers of travelling theatre and indigenous filmmaking laid the foundation upon which the industry thrives today. Among those legendary figures was Alhaji Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, better known as Charles Olumo, fondly called Agbako, a man whose career spanned over seven decades and whose contributions helped shape Yoruba theatre and […]
Edo Queens Reclaim NWFL Premiership Title in Style
Edo Queens have been crowned champions of the 2025/26 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership after finishing top of the Super Six playoffs with 10 points from five matches in Port Harcourt. The Benin City-based side secured the title on the final day of the competition following a hard-fought goalless draw against defending champions Bayelsa […]
Out-of-School Children vs School Enrolment: How Education is Being Developed in Southwest Nigeria
The Southwestern region of Nigeria has long been regarded as the educational heartbeat of the country. From the era of free education to the present day, the region has upheld a status for producing some of Nigeria’s most educated citizens, ranking among the nation’s strongest performers in literacy and educational attainment. But despite these achievements, […]
June 12: Tinubu Charges Stakeholders on Peaceful Osun Poll, Assures Nigerians of Better Days
President Bola Tinubu has called on electoral officials, security agencies and political actors to ensure a peaceful, free and credible governorship election in Osun State, warning that democracy suffers when citizens lose confidence in the electoral process. The President made the call on Friday, June 12, in his nationwide broadcast to commemorate the 2026 Democracy […]
Super Eagles Retain FIFA Ranking Despite Mixed International Results
The Super Eagles have maintained their 26th position in the latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings released on Thursday, June 11, 2026, by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). The three-time African champions held on to their spot in the global standings despite recording mixed results during the ranking period. The Super Eagles enjoyed notable […]
Batile Alake: The Trailblazer Who Gave Waka Music a National Voice
Long before Waka music became a household genre in Nigeria and produced celebrated stars such as Salawa Abeni, Olawunmi Adetoun, Decency Oladunni, Adebukola Ajao Oru, Foyeke “Ajangila” Ayoka, Ayinke Elebolo, Aduke Ehinfunjowo, Hairat Isawu, and Adijat Alaraagbo, Alhaja Batile Alake’s vision, innovation, talent, and determination transformed a local Islamic chant into a respected commercial musical […]
Food Security: How Southwest States are Developing Agriculture
In Nigeria, food security has become a major challenge. Nigeria is witnessing rising food prices, increasing hunger in many households, insecurity on farmlands, and growing dependence on food imports. In a bid to address these challenges plaguing Nigeria, experts view agriculture as the only viable solution. Government at all levels have also repeatedly echoed the […]