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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has rejected the outcome of the just-concluded by-election in Ibadan North Federal Constituency, alleging that the poll was marred by widespread irregularities, vote-buying, and voter intimidation. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) the winner of Saturday’s election, with 18,404 votes, ahead of APC’s Hon. Adewale Olatunji, who polled 8,312 votes. However, in a strongly worded statement released on Monday by its Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, the APC accused the ruling PDP of resorting to “desperate tactics reminiscent of the Obasanjo-era do-or-die politics.”…

Dangote Cement truck did not cause the tragic accident, which occurred on the Auchi-Okpella-Okene road, near Omega Fire Ministry in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State, contrary to online reports. An eyewitness, Audu Omale, who gave a vivid account of the accident, recalled that “a third-party truck loaded with cement was moving in the opposite direction of the Dangote Cement (DCT) CNG truck on a slopy road. The commercial truck driver lost control of his truck due to a suspected brake failure, ran into a moving vehicle, a motorcycle and eventually crashed into the side of the…

Minister of Power and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has described the party’s defeat in the just-concluded Ibadan North Federal Constituency by-election as painful but instructive. He said the outcome should serve as another wake-up call for deep introspection, genuine reconciliation, and collective action within the APC. In a statement issued on Monday through his Media Aide, Bolaji Tunji, Adelabu congratulated the winner of the election, Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), while stressing that the result was received with mixed emotions.“I received the outcome with mixed feelings—sad that…

Rangers head coach Russell Martin has revealed the injury status of Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers following his side’s 4-2 victory over Alloa Athletic in the League Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. The Scottish manager was appointed as the Gers tactician back in June, but has had a tough start to his career at Ibrox. Rangers lost to Viktoria Plzen in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League qualifier, but were able to make it to the next qualification round, where they’ll face Club Brugge. Nigeria’s Unity Cup hero, Cyriel Kolawole Dessers, picked up a nasty injury in Rangers’ UEFA Champions…

The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, on Monday, urged corps members to serve their fatherland with passion, loyalty, and a strong sense of nationalism. Nafiu made this remark during his visit to the 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream One corps members at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Afikpo, Ebonyi State. The DG also advised the Corps Members to respect the cultural practices of their host communities upon arrival at their places of primary assignment. In a statement by the NYSC Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, the Director-General emphasised that…

Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State on Monday accused a party chieftain, Lawrence Okah, of marginalizing 11 wards in the council while favoring only Ward 7. The group, under the aegis of Oredo APC Concerned Group and led by its coordinator, Osamuyi Osadiaye, alleged at a press briefing in Benin that Okah, who hails from Ward 7, has consistently allocated key party and government positions to his ward, sidelining other wards.“The Oredo APC Concerned Group wishes to state its position on the lopsided political appointments by the APC State Secretary and…

In SummaryLeading African sovereigns like Morocco, Côte d’Ivoire, and Benin saw Eurobond deals oversubscribed by 3 to 5 times in 2024/2025, signaling strong global investor appetite and confidence in policy credibility.Countries with IMF programs, restructured debt, or clear fiscal frameworks like Egypt, Ghana, and Zambia have improved access to international debt markets while managing borrowing costs effectively.Sovereign bond inflows support infrastructure, reform agendas, and liquidity, while providing investors with diversified yield opportunities, particularly in francophone and higher-beta African markets.Deep Dive!!Africa’s sovereign bond market is experiencing a nuanced re-pricing as global investors re-engage with select Sub-Saharan and North African issuers, attracted…

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has urged indigenes and residents of the state to be ready to prevent those he described as electoral robbers from thwarting their will at the polls. One of the ways he recommended for them to stop electoral rigging is for them to participate actively in the continuous voters’ registration exercise that commenced nationwide today. The governor also asked those who have registered to be on the ground to vote on election day and stand by their votes. Describing the CVR as “a critical civic responsibility”, Adeleke, in a statement issued on Monday in Osogbo on…

The 2025 summer transfer window is still in full swing, and players across different nationalities, including Super Eagles stars, are changing clubs. Some clubs are still pursuing deals to get better players to prosecute the new season. On the other hand, other clubs just need to switch up or move different parts of their squad to avoid breaking financial rules. Super Eagles players have also been involved in the merry-go-round. In fact, some of the senior members of the Super Eagles squad have made big moves this summer. Kenneth Omeruo with other Super Eagles players (Photo credit: Imago) The Biggest…

A group within the Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the APC Unity Frontiers, on Monday stated that the outcome of Saturday’s Ibadan North by-election could be replicated in the 2027 gubernatorial elections if the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, secures the party’s gubernatorial ticket. The group stated this in a release signed by its Chairman, Alhaji Akindele Olatubosun, and Secretary, Mr Taiwo Adeniyi, while reacting to the Ibadan North Bye-election result. According to the APC Unity Frontiers, the alleged sudden hijacking of the party’s ticket for Hon. Olatunji Adewale, also known as Murphy, affected the…