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A leading governorship aspirant in Osun State, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has criticised Governor Ademola Adeleke‘s leadership style, insisting that the state requires a more serious, experienced, and visionary leader. Speaking to reporters after submitting his expression of interest and nomination forms at the national secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja on Monday, Omisore argued that governance is a solemn responsibility that should not be reduced to mere theatrics. According to him, the image of a “dancing governor” does not reflect the gravity of the challenges facing Osun State.“Osun does not deserve a dancing governor,” Omisore said. “Public…

Agency The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted sunshine and haziness from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released via X on Sunday envisaged sunny skies over the entire northern region throughout the forecast period on Monday. It also projected sunny skies with patches of clouds over the entire central region. “For the southern region, a cloudy atmosphere with sunshine intervals is anticipated, with slim chances of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa and Cross River during the afternoon to evening hours,” it said. According to NiMet, dust haze is expected over Kebbi, Zamfara, Sokoto, Katsina,…

On Saturday, November 29th, Jameson City Takeover Ikorodu will light up the Ikorodu Ferry Terminal and it’s shaping up to be an unforgettable experience. Get ready for that unmistakable Jameson atmosphere: smooth whiskey, live music, gourmet bites, and good energy all night long. Picture an atmosphere that blends Lagos street soul with signature Jameson cool, where great people meet even greater moments. This edition will be headlined by Wande Coal, with exciting performances from DJ YK Mule, Wanni & Handi, and DJ Barbie alongside hype sets by MIA and Holy Faze, a lineup guaranteed to set the tone for a…

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has secured the Barclays Women’s Super League (WSL) Save of the Month award for November, Soccernet.ng reports. Nnadozie has continued to impress few months into her adventure in England after joining Brighton & Hove Albion in the summer from Paris FC, where she has been since arriving in Europe. The 24-year-old Nigerian international received the honour for her extraordinary, acrobatic stop against Liverpool. It was a moment that kept Brighton in the contest before they battled back to secure a late 1–1 draw at the St Helens Stadium. Chiamaka Nnadozie of Brighton Women makes a…

The Modakeke Community in Osun State has called on the State Government to come to its aid and fix several inner roads within the town and ease the hardship the residents are currently facing. The community said many of the roads linking various settlements within were in a deplorable state, impacting negatively on social, cultural, and commercial activities. This was disclosed by the chairman, 40th Akoraye Day planning committee, Prince Tunmbi Toriola, in Modakeke, Osun State, on Monday, at a press conference heralding activities for the annual celebrations. Toriola, who said in a bid to address the infrastructural deficit that…

Super Eagles and Fulham attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi has revealed he has hopes of Nigeria lifting the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament, Soccernet.ng reports. Barring any injuries, the Arsenal Hale End Academy Graduate will feature in his fourth AFCON tournament in about three weeks in Morocco. Iwobi won the bronze medal with Nigeria in Egypt, 2019, and while the 2021 edition was one to forget, the former Everton man was a crucial part of the team that secured a silver medal in Ivory Coast last year. Alex Iwobi in action for the Super Eagles. [Photo Credit/ Soccernet Nigeria].Get Our…

No fewer than 30 women and girls were reportedly abducted on Saturday night when armed bandits attacked Chacho community in Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The Guardian gathered that one resident was injured during the attack, according to a post on X by security analyst Bakatsine on Sunday. According to the report, the assailants stormed the community under the cover of darkness and abducted scores of women and girls, including a bride and her bridesmaids, just hours before her scheduled wedding ceremony. The mass abduction adds to the rising wave of insecurity across parts of the North-West, where…

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State on Monday presented a N985.9 billion budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly, outlining a spending plan. The proposed budget heavily focused on capital development, transparency, and community-driven projects. He said that the proposed budget was designed to “renew, rebuild and reposition,” the state, adding that every urban and rural community was considered in the development plan. According to him, the budget has a projected recurrent revenue of N734.29 billion and capital receipts of N251.62 billion, including grants and loans. He said the administration had strengthened evidence-based governance through surveys on agriculture, health,…

By Saheed Oyelakin The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Monday called for renewed commitment to ending the Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome by 2030. Tinubu made the call in a statement on her X handle to mark World AIDS Day 2025, themed “Overcoming Disruptions; Transforming the AIDS Response.” She said the annual commemoration serves as a reminder to “revamp efforts” toward “ending HIV/AIDS by 2030.” She noted that the country has made progress in HIV prevention, treatment and care over the years. “Over the years, Nigeria has made remarkable progress in HIV prevention, treatment, and care, but…

Ogun State Government on Monday said that the suspension of former governor and the current Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, stemmed from his refusal to support Governor Dapo Abiodun’s re-election bid in 2023. Daniel was suspended alongside Hon. Kunle Folarin by the leadership of the party over alleged anti-party activities, with the party calling on the duo to appear before its disciplinary committee before the ban on their suspension could be lifted. Although the APC’s National Working Committee (NWC) in a letter dated November 17, 2025, through its Secretary, Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Bashiru, and addressed to…