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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State has adopted Senator Solomon Adeola Olamilekan as its consensus candidate for the 2027 gubernatorial election The decision was made during the party’s strategic caucus meeting held on Monday, at the party secretariat, Abeokuta, the state capital. Governor Dapo Abiodun, in declaring the decision of the consensus candidate, said the decision is aimed …

…They warn of the religious crisis and demand an immediate reversal of direction Daud Olatunji The League of Imams and Alfas has criticized the Ogun State government’s proposed plan to hand over public schools to missionary organisations, warning that the move could spark religious tensions and undermine decades of peaceful coexistence. In a strongly worded rejoinder signed by its general …

Nigeria’s currency, the naira, rose N10 against the American dollar on Monday after trading at N1,410/$1 for the last four consecutive days. The local currency strengthened by N10 against the British Pound, trading at N1,900/£1, compared with N1,910/£1 the previous day. The Naira continued to close flat against the Canadian dollar and traded at N1,000/CA$1. The naira rose N5 against …

Afrobeats singer, Kcee, has opened up about the emotional impact of repeated award rejections, revealing that being overlooked by industry organizers once left him in tears. Speaking on the Afrobeats Intelligence podcast, the “Limpopo” singer said he struggled to gain recognition despite his significant contribution to the world of music. “I grew up in an industry that was unfair to …

Pope Leo XIV on Monday ignored an ongoing public dispute with US President Donald Trump, saying he had no interest in engaging in a political back and forth with the American leader. “I’m not a politician, I’m not going to argue with him. Wike: No request from ADC to use Eagle Square for the convention “The message is the same: …

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted two articulated trucks loaded with 7.2 tonnes of suspected cannabis in Edo State. NDLEA Commander in the state, Dr. Mitchell Ofoyeju, disclosed this at a press conference on Monday in Benin City. He said five suspected smugglers were arrested in connection with drugs along the Auchi-Abuja highway. READ ALSO: Singer Kcee …

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A serving Colonel of the Nigerian Army has reportedly been killed in an ambush by suspected insurgents in Monguno, Borno State, during a reinforcement mission following a night attack on a military position. This comes days after a Brigadier General, Oseni Braimah and several soldiers were killed when Boko Haram and Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists launched …

Police on Monday charged two men, Terhile Yarnum and Simon Changoji, at the Makurdi Magistrates Court in Benue for alleged possession of illegal firearms. However, the judge, Mrs. Ajuma Igama, did not accept the defendant’s application because he did not have jurisdiction. Igama ordered that the defendants be returned to Makurdi Correctional Institution and adjourned the case to May 11 …

17 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Katsina State, has explained the death of a soldier, Cpl. Ude, Jude under his command. In a statement on Sunday, the Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations, 17 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Cap. Abayomi Adisa dismissed reports of internal sabotage and negligence in the soldier’s death. He said that the deceased was not a lieutenant as widely …