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As the bye-election for the Ibadan North Federal Constituency draws near, the Oyo State Police Command has assured residents of its full preparedness to ensure a peaceful, credible, and fair electoral process. The election is scheduled to be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025. In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Osifeso Adewale, the Command emphasized that multiple security measures and inter-agency collaborations have been put in place to guarantee public safety and uphold the integrity of the election. According to the police, key stakeholders in the security and electoral space, including the Independent National…

Hull City have completed the signing of Nigerian winger David Akintola on a two-year deal, making him the eighth player from Nigeria to feature for the club, Soccernet.ng reports. Akintola joins compatriot and Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi, who arrived earlier this summer. Akintola follows in the footsteps of a distinguished list of Nigerians to have worn the Tigers’ colours, starting with Austin ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha, who signed from Qatar SC in 2007. The legendary playmaker helped Hull secure promotion to the Premier League in his only season at the club. Others include Seyi Olofinjana, Hope Akpan, Dele Adebola, Sone Aluko,…

Head of 2027 general election, The Ogun-East Assembly for Yayi, a political group, has thrown their weight behind President Bola Tinubu for a second term and Senator Olamilekan Solomon Adeola’s governorship ambition. The endorsement took place on Sunday at a grand celebration held at Omo-Ilu Open Ground, Ijebu-Igbo, to mark Senator Adeola’s 56th birthday and to formally declare support for his governorship ambition. The Convener of the Ogun East Assembly Political Family, Hon. Samuel Adejare, described Senator Adeola as a political leader whose influence cuts across divides, having gone through political tutelage under President Bola Tinubu, who remains a great…

In SummarySeychelles leads Africa’s income rankings in 2025, earning a coveted place in the World Bank’s high-income category.Eight African nations fall into the upper-middle-income bracket, with strong performers from North, West, and Southern Africa.Angola rounds out the list with a rising lower-middle-income status, reflecting steady economic growth and diversification.Deep Dive!!Lagos, Nigeria—In 2025, income levels across Africa will be more than just economic indicators; they will measure progress, resilience, and how effectively nations convert their resources into improved living standards. While natural wealth, strategic industries, and trade partnerships continue to influence growth, the true test of an economy lies in how…

A Canadian court ruling classifying Nigeria’s two main political parties — the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) — as terrorist organisations has drawn strong condemnation from both parties and political stakeholders, who say the decision threatens Nigeria’s democratic image and could set a damaging precedent internationally. The controversy stems from a June 17, 2025 judgment by Justice Phuong Ngo of the Federal Court of Canada, which upheld an earlier Immigration Appeal Division (IAD) decision under Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA). The IAD denied asylum to Douglas Egharevba, a Nigerian who was a PDP…

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets have issued a bold statement ahead of next month’s WAFU-B U17 Championship, smashing home 13 goals in just four preparatory matches as they gear up to host the regional showpiece, Soccernet.ng reports. Picking up the pieces after a failed attempt to win gold at the National Sports Festival earlier in the year, the Golden Eaglets are fast becoming a team to take serious. Under the watchful eye of head coach Manu Garba, the five-time world champions have combined ruthless attacking play with solid defensive organisation, winning all four of their warm-up games. The run includes three clean…

An Ondo State High Court in Akure has sentenced David Friday, a serving police officer, and Innocent Victor, who posed as a soldier, to death by hanging for their involvement in armed robbery. The sentencing follows their conviction on multiple charges, including conspiracy, armed robbery, and impersonation of armed forces personnel. The offences occurred in Idanre on January 15, 2021. According to prosecution witnesses, the two men were armed with jack knives and used a TVS motorcycle to stop and rob victims at night. Akinmodun Akinleye, a farmer returning from his farm along Ibepo, recounted that the suspects, dressed in…

John Charles The UNICEF’s Communication Officer, Enugu Field Office, Dr. Ijeoma Onuoha-Ogwe, has disclosed that 90 per cent of Nigerian women have never breastfed their babies. She equally added that “only one in three babies are given breastmilk in the first hour after birth, and only one in three babies is exclusively breastfed for up to six months.” Not done yet, Dr Ijeoma further observed that “rates have declined for early initiation of breastfeeding from 42 per cent in 2018 to 36 per cent in 2023, and exclusive breastfeeding rates have remained stagnant at 29 per cent in 2018 and…

Photo Credit: Mercy Chinwo/Instagram A three-year anniversary and a new baby on the way, Mercy Chinwo has every reason and more to give thanks to God and be grateful. The gospel singer is firmly on a thanksgiving train, and she’s making a joyful stop with the release of the music video for her latest single, “Onyeoma.” This one is all about joy that overflows. As Mercy herself put it: This joy I carry? It didn’t come from things—it came from His Word fulfilled! Every time I sing When You Say A Thing, I’m reminded: God doesn’t speak and leave it…

A Nigerian philanthropist and entrepreneur, Sadiq Saleh Osude, has announced his intention to contest the governorship of Nasarawa State in 2027, making the humanitarian work of his foundation the centrepiece of his campaign. Mr. Osude, founder of the SOS Foundation, is banking on his record of community development to win public support. According to the foundation, its initiatives have directly impacted over 60,000 beneficiaries across all 13 local government areas of the state. These efforts, which began in 2015, include providing 60 boreholes for clean water and offering vocational training to 6,000 people. Analysts suggest that a strong focus on…