Kidnapped Kaduna Catholic priest, 5 villagers killed (DailyTrust) The kidnapped Kaduna Catholic priest, Very Rev. Fr. John Mark Chietnum, has been killed by his abductors. Another priest, Rev. Fr. Donatus Cleopas, who was kidnapped with him, has, however, escaped from…
Osun election: Adeleke’s victory reflects will of the people, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday said the election of Senator Ademola Adeleke in the Osun State governorship poll is a reflection of the will of the people. Buhari said this in his congratulatory message to Adeleke, the candidate of the…
Osun poll: Aregbesola deletes post on Adeleke’s victory
The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has deleted a post where he broke his silence on the outcome of the just-concluded Osun State governorship election. This was after the post had gone viral Sunday morning. In a statement, the Media…
Osun election: Accord Party candidate Ogunbiyi beats Oyetola, Adeleke in polling unit
The candidate of the Accord Party in the Osun State governorship election Akin Ogunbiyi won his polling unit on Saturday. Ogunbiyi defeated incumbent governor and candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Gboyega Oyetola and opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP)…
*Oyetola, Adeleke in tight race as counting commences (Punch)*Why we attacked Tinubu’s convoy in Lagos – Suspect (DailyTrust)
Oyetola, Adeleke in tight race as counting commences (Punch) The counting of votes has commenced in the ongoing governorship election in Osun State. Official ward results showed that the All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party are in a…
Free Akara at Aregbesola’s home, minister still expected
The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has yet to arrive at his polling unit hours after voting has commenced in the Osun State Governorship election. Residents also said they have yet to sight Aregbesola, whom they said usually arrived in…
OsunDecides: Policeman caught telling voter how to cast ballot
A police officer was caught on camera instructing a voter who to cast their ballots for in the ongoing election in Osun State. The incident occurred at Polling Unit 012, Ward 06, Irepodun Local Government Area (LGA). Eagle eyed observers…
Poor housekeeping manners in APC – Ehi Braimah
In a recent article, I complained about the “nonsense” going on in the All Progressives Congress (APC). I analysed the leadership crisis in APC instigated by the inordinate ambition of some selfish party leaders. Mind you, the cloud confusion over…
Aregbesola faction alleges widespread irregularities in Osun APC guber primaries
The Osun All Progressives Congress faction loyal to Interior Minister Rauf Aregbesola last night informed Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq led Osun APC Primary Election Committee of the irregularities in the conduct of the governorship primary. The Publicity Secretary, Abiodun Agboola in…
Oyetola, Hamzat, others urge peace, co-existence at Sallah
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has urged Nigerians to embrace peace with one another as the nation’s economy can only thrive in a peaceful and tranquil environment. The deputy governor, who spoke during the Eid-el-Kabir prayers held…