Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ibadan North-West and Ibadan South-West Federal Constituency have called on the party’s national leadership to adopt direct primaries for selecting candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections, and not impost candidates. This was in a formal communication addressed to the National Chairman of the APC, by the…
A governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Mr. Kunle Olatunji, has formally resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and declared his intention to contest the 2027 gubernatorial election on the platform of the Action Democratic Party (ADP). According to a statement released by his Media Team, Olatunji confirmed that he has submitted his…
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has urged eligible youths in the state to take advantage of the ongoing Nigerian Army 91 Regular Recruits Intake by enlisting in the Army. This is contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Dr Patrick Ebojele, on Tuesday in Benin. According to the…
By Adebayo Yusuf Christian faithful have been advised to spread the gospel of God to their neighbors, through love and unity. A Reverend at All Saint Anglican Church, Owode Estate, Apata, Ibadan, Theophilus Ogundele made this known at the church’s Picnic to celebrate Jesus Christ’s resurrection, held at NUT Oyo state Wing Model School Sports…
By Adebayo Yusuf Chairman, Tinubu Renewed Hope Ambassador, Halleluya Forum, Ibadan North Local Government, Honourable Sherif Ayansina-Parker says the All Progressives Congress, APC in Oyo State is yet to pick a consensus candidate for the 2027 governorship election. Honourable Ayansina-Parker made this known shortly after featuring on Pensioners FM Yoruba Stewardship Yoruba programme, Abo Ree….
By Adebayo Yusuf The Oyo state government has disbursed over thirty seven billion naira as gratuities and death benefits, since the inception of Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration. Chairman, Local Government Staff Pension Board, LGSPB, Honourable Akeem Ige made this known at the flag off of payment of gratuities and death benefits to over 1,000 retired…
The only male child of the late President Muhammadu Buhari, Yusuf (Talban Daura), has indicated interest in running for the House of Representatives seat in the 2027 poll. This was contained in a letter which he personally signed, as obtained by The Newsmen on Monday. The letter, dated 3rd April 2026, is titled: “Expression of…
The Nigerian Army dismissed alleged reports circulating on social media regarding poor welfare, remuneration, and the provision of uniforms and protective equipment for its personnel by a dismissed ex-lance corporal, Rotimi Olamilekan. Recalled that the dismissed ex-lance corporal, Rotimi Olamilekan, during an interview on social media, criticised the Army authorities over poor welfare packages and…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has urged parents and candidates to speak up if they are confident in their Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination scores but are not admitted to their desired institutions. Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, said this during an interview on Good Morning Nigeria, a Nigerian Television Authority’s programme. In a…
Operations at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport were disrupted on Monday after a technical fault in baggage screening equipment slowed activities at the domestic terminals. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria confirmed the glitch, while domestic carriers said the issue affected standard processing procedures. In a statement, Air Peace apologised to passengers, noting that alternative screening…