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Ogbomoso and its neighbouring local government areas were agog on Wednesday as community leaders, youth, party loyalists, and residents trooped out en masse to welcome Chief Niyi Aborisade, a prominent governorship aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2027 Oyo State election. The visit formed part of Aborisade’s ongoing consultations aimed at actualising his governorship ambition. The political colossus and his campaign team met with leaders and selected stakeholders from across Ogbomoso and adjoining LGAs. The gatherings witnessed enthusiastic support, with residents, political stakeholders, and youth groups pledging to work tirelessly towards his victory. In…

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has affirmed Ogun State as a strong base of the APC, saying that Ogun people will demonstrate this by voting massively for the party in Saturday’s by-election in the state. He also described Gateway International Airport as a game changer capable of creating a new economy by opening the state to the outside world. Prof. Yilwatda stated this at the airport on his way to Abuja after attending the grand finale campaign of the party’s candidate for Remo Federal Constituency, Hon. Adesola Elegbeji, in Sagamu yesterday. The…

20-time Serie A Champions Inter Milan are set to place an improved offer for Super Eagles and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman, Soccernet.ng reports. The former RB Leipzig attacker has made it clear that his chapter in Bergamo has come to an end, and he’s keen on playing his football elsewhere. Inter Milan have submitted three different bids for the 27-year-old attacker, but all of their offers fell on deaf ears as Atalanta declined all of them, maintaining they don’t want to sell Lookman to another Italian club. Ademola Lookman of Atalanta looks over his shoulder during the Serie A match…

The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed a constable attached to the Taraba State command for stealing a goat, highlighting the force’s disciplinary measures against misconduct. An official signal from the Commissioner of Police, DFA Jalingo, addressed to the Divisional Police Officer in Mutum Biyu, identified the officer as PC Usman Mohammed, who was attached to the Mutum Biyu Division. The statement noted that the dismissal followed due disciplinary procedures and was approved under the Police Act and Regulation 370, Cap 389 of the 2010 Laws of the Federation, as amended.“The offence, categorised under paragraph ‘E’ of the First Schedule of…

Nigeria’s economy is showing clear signs of stabilisation, with recent data revealing a trade surplus of over $4 billion. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, made the declaration in Abuja on Thursday during a Ministerial press briefing on the state of the economy. He stated, “When we look at the external sector, in the first quarter of 2025, trade surplus of over $4 billion and exports increased by nearly 10%, 9.8% and of course, we know that the exchange rate has been relatively stable and reserves up to almost $40 billion, $39 billion in…

Agency Female Journalists have urged media owners and managers to take primary responsibility for the safety of reporters in their employment particularly the females when they face threats and other attacks in the course of their work. These threats they said include online abuse, sexist attacks and physical violence. This is contained in a communique issued at the end of a two-day workshop on the safety of female journalists in Abuja organised by the Media Rights Agenda. The communiqué was made available to newsmen by MRA’s Executive Director, Edetaen Ojo on Friday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria reports…

No fewer than eight million Nigerians are set to benefit from the Renewed Hope Empowerment Scheme across the country’s political wards. Mr Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, disclosed this during a Citizens’ Engagement with the people of Enugu State on Thursday in Enugu. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a Federal Government team led by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, is embarking on a three-day citizens’ engagement and tour of projects in Enugu and Ebonyi states. NAN reports that the essence of the tour is…

Political appointees of Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti have presented a cheque of N10 million to him as contribution for the purchase of the All Progressives Congress(APC) nomination form ahead of the party’s governorship primary. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that Oyebanji’s first term in office will end in October 2026. The donation, which was announced in Ado-Ekiti on Thursday, involved the Senior Special Assistants, Special Assistants, Senior Technical Assistants, and Technical Assistants serving in the current administration. The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Strategy, Tope Olanipekun, presented the cheque on behalf of the group to Oyebanji,…

In SummaryIn 2025, Africa’s manufacturing sector is projected to have a value-added output of $77.66 billion and a total output of $284.70 billion.In 2025, Africa’s light manufacturing sector is showing varied performance across regions and countries. North Africa leads in manufacturing value added, with countries like Egypt and Morocco having well-established industrial bases.South Africa leads Africa’s light manufacturing sector, driven by a diversified industrial base in automotive, electronics, and textiles, government incentives like the $54 million EV stimulus, and advanced Industry 4.0 technologies that boost efficiency, exports, and job creation.Deep Dive!!Africa’s light manufacturing sector has experienced unprecedented growth over the…

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, has implored his supporters to vote for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the forthcoming by-elections. In a post published via his X page on Thursday, Obi, a member of the ADC-led coalition, said his decision was due to the LP having no candidates recognised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on the ballot amid an internal crisis. “On the 16th of August 2025, Nigerians will go to the polling units again for the by-elections,” Obi wrote. “This is expected to take place in the 16…