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Adebayo Olugbenga Adedamola, better known as FRYO, has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the Osun 2026 Governorship election. The primary held in Osogbo on Tuesday under tight security presence. According to the poll official who announced the results, Adebayo polled 919 votes out of the 957 valid accredited. Despite announcing his resignation from the party, the name of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke appeared on the ballot paper for the PDP governorship primary.   Details soon…

In a sweeping two-day security operation that underscores the deepening fight against organised crime in Delta State, operatives of the CP-Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT) and the Eagle Net Special Squad have arrested multiple armed suspects and recovered a cache of illegal weapons and stolen property across Ughelli, Oghara, Sapele, and Asaba. The coordinated crackdown—carried out between November 28 and 29, 2025—reveals the scale and brazenness of criminal networks terrorising communities in the state. According to the command’s spokesperson, Bright Edafe, who confirmed the development, the CP-SAT operatives led by ASP Julius Robinson, launched targeted raids based on what he described…

The Federal Government on Monday announced that it has begun providing People Living with HIV/AIDS access to free annual liver and kidney function tests through expanded health insurance coverage. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, said this during the commemoration of the 2025 World AIDS Day, organised by the National Agency for the Control of AIDS, and other partners in Abuja, with the theme: “Overcoming disruption: Sustaining Nigeria’s HIV response.” World AIDS Day is observed annually on December 1 to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS, promote global solidarity, and review progress in combating the epidemic.…

Lagos State is set to commence regulated bus operations on the Lekki–Epe corridor on December 8, deploying 229 high- and medium-capacity buses in the first phase of its Lekki–Epe Bus Reform Scheme. Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) announced on its X handle on Tuesday, saying that the rollout will introduce exclusive, government-regulated bus services along major routes, including Ajah–CMS/Marina, Ajah–Obalende, Ajah–Oshodi, Ajah–Berger, and Ajah–Iyana Ipaja. One operator will run an express service, while others will operate stage-by-stage services to ensure broad commuter coverage. All participating buses will feature Lagos’ standard blue-and-white colours, QR-enabled PTCS verification stickers, unique identification codes, and…

Political, traditional and community leaders from Kogi West, on Tuesday, endorsed Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for a second term in 2027 and announced the establishment of a Zonal Security Joint Task Force to curb banditry across the district. The endorsement was made at a major leadership and security summit held in Kabba, which drew traditional rulers, academics, political leaders, youth representatives and women’s groups. The Obaro of Kabba and Chairman of the Okun Area Traditional Council, Oba (Dr) Solomon Dele Owoniyi, led an array of traditional rulers to the summit, while emeritus Professor Olu Obafemi delivered the keynote lecture on…

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has unveiled his preliminary squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco next month, Soccernet.ng reports. The squad list was made public through the official Super Eagles social media account on Tuesday. Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle announces his Africa Cup of Nations preliminary squad. pic.twitter.com/Y5WNgVIQ4b — Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) December 2, 2025 More details shortly.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) may be on the verge of an unusually large influx of federal lawmakers ahead of the 2027 general elections, as indications suggest that dozens of Members of the 10th National Assembly are weighing options to leave their current parties. Although no formal declaration has been made, ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, Malam Bolaji Abdullahi, confirmed that discussions are ongoing with several lawmakers across party lines. “I am aware that several PDP Representatives and Senators plan to join the ADC soon,” he said, without providing specific numbers. Separate political operatives familiar with recent strategy meetings held in…

The incumbent Owa of Igbajo in Osun State, Oba Ademola Makinde, has debunked reports suggesting he is dead, clarifying that it was the immediate past monarch, Adegboyega Famodun, who passed away This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday in Osogbo by the Traditional Secretary of the Royal Court of Igbajo, Gbonjubola Olorunnisola. Olorunnisola said the misinformation had prompted numerous calls to the palace from concerned Nigerians, while others had visited in person to confirm the monarch’s wellbeing. He explained that the legal dispute between the incumbent Owa of Igbajo and the late Adegboyega Famodun — a former All…

The sudden resignation of the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, may signal further exits from the Federal Executive Council in the coming weeks. Badaru’s exit on Monday has already intensified speculation about an imminent cabinet shake-up. Although it is not for anyone to predetermine the President’s next move, strong indications suggest that more ministers could be eased out as the administration edges toward the 2027 election cycle. Badaru’s resignation, conveyed in a letter dated December 1 and addressed to President Tinubu, brought an abrupt end to his tenure at a time when the nation is intensifying efforts to confront…

The Super Eagles have received a significant boost on the eve of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after Blackburn Rovers defender Ryan Alebiosu was cleared to represent Nigeria in Morocco, Soccernet.ng reports. Eric Chelle’s squad has looked dangerously thin in defence in recent weeks, particularly at right-back, where a combination of injuries and uncertainty threatened to leave Nigeria exposed heading into a tournament where they are expected to chase a fourth continental crown. The tension deepened as questions mounted around the availability of key personnel. There are unconfirmed suggestions that captain William Troost-Ekong, long a pillar of the backline,…