American Cola unveils revamped Ilupeju court with N5m tourney
American Cola has unveiled a newly renovated basketball court in Ilupeju, Lagos, alongside sports contests featuring a N5m prize pool.
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Ex-PDP guber aspirant backs Adeleke for Osun election
A former Peoples Democratic Party governorship aspirant in Osun State, Adebayo Adedamola, has endorsed Governor Ademola Adeleke for the August 15, 2026 election.
Wike Shuts Abuja Housing Secretariat
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate closure of the secretariat of the dissolved Ad-hoc Committee on the Sale of Federal...
2026: Osun Assembly, Organised Labour raises alarm Over alleged electoral Violence, Demand Police Action ahead of governorship election
Osun Assembly Speaker and Organised Labour raise alarm over alleged electoral violence and incitement, urging police action ahead of Saturday’s governorship election.
US Mission Celebrates Oba Femi's WWE Victory
The United States Mission in Nigeria has celebrated Nigerian-born WWE superstar Oba Femi following his landmark victory over wrestling icon Brock Lesnar at WWE...
Messi Mourns Father, Doubts Football Future
Lionel Messi has cast doubt on his football future following the death of his father, Jorge Messi, during the 2026 World Cup.
Benue Celebrates Progress on Buruku-Wukari Bridge
The Benue State government and local communities are expressing significant optimism about the economic and safety advantages of the nearly completed Buruku-Wukari dual...
Oyo APM Candidates Drag Party to Court Over Primaries
Thirty-three chairmanship and 351 councillorship candidates of the Allied Peoples Movement in Oyo State have taken their party to court over plans for a fresh primary...
Osun 2026: Fadahunsi Honours Police invitation, Grills for over 2 hours over alleged 'inciting' statement
Senator representing Osun East Senatorial District, Francis Fadahunsi, on Wednesday honoured Osun state command police invitation over alleged 'inciting' statement.
Credible Elections Group Tasks Osun Journalists
The Movement for Credible Elections (MCE) has urged journalists and civil society organisations to act as watchdogs during the upcoming Osun governorship election.
Crest Africa releases list of top 50 African entrepreneurs for 2026
Crest Africa has officially released its list of the top 50 African entrepreneurs driving economic growth, innovation, and development across the continent.
Four Arrested in Modakeke for Attempted Murder
The Osun State Police Command has apprehended four individuals in Modakeke in connection with conspiracy, attempted murder, assault, and illegal firearm possession.
INEC Adds SDP to Osun Governorship Election Ballot
The SDP will participate in the August 15 Osun governorship election after INEC updated the list of contesting parties.
Nigeria Weighs Crude Supply Reforms for Local Refineries
Proposed changes could allow more direct crude deliveries and adjust pricing for local refiners, but regulators say technical and commercial issues must first be...
Fadahunsi’s Words and the Cost of His Political Speech
When a serving senator tells a crowd to “kill” members of a rival party days before an election, the damage is already done — even if a carefully worded clarification...
SUG President Moore Confirms No Student or Lecturer Shot at OSCOHEALTH Ilesa
The Student Union Government of Osun State College of Health Technology, Ilesa has confirmed that no student or lecturer was shot or killed amid rising political tension...
Tension in Ilesa over Sporadic Gunshots ....Student Leader Announces Indefinite Exam Postponement
Tension erupt in Bolorunduro, Ilesa, following reports of sporadic gunshots in the area amid growing political tension ahead of the Osun State governorship election.
Lassa Fever: Nigeria Records 1,000 Confirmed Cases, 237 Deaths — NCDC
Nigeria has recorded 1,000 confirmed cases of Lassa fever and 237 deaths since the beginning of 2026, according to the latest figures from the Nigeria Centre for Disease...