Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has expressed confidence that with God and the support of the people, he will secure re-election later this year. Speaking at the state’s New Year inter-religious prayer event, which brought together labour leaders, religious leaders, and state workers, Governor Adeleke highlighted the achievements of his administration over the past three

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Workers across local government council secretariats in Osun State have resumed duties following directives from their leaders, ending an 11-month strike. The employees, members of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) led by Dr. Nathaniel Ogungbangbe, had been on strike since February 2025 due to disputes between APC and PDP elected council officials.

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Some Nigerians have appealed to the Federal Government to “retrace its locus immediately,” warning that lies, deceit, and corruption cannot enhance citizens’ welfare. The concerns were shared during a Vanguard survey of public opinion on current issues facing the country. Nze Peter Chika Odoemena expressed deep frustration over insecurity, highlighting recent attacks that claimed at

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The recent defection of Peter Obi from the Labour Party to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) was expected to be a political bombshell. Instead, it landed as a predictable, unremarkable event. Rather than advancing his political narrative, the move reinforces a pattern long evident in Mr. Obi’s career: provocation over substance and optics over organization.

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Dangote Petroleum Refinery has dismissed reports suggesting it is shutting down for maintenance, calling the claims “false and misleading.” In a statement on Monday, the refinery confirmed that operations remain stable and uninterrupted. The refinery said it continues to produce between 40 million and 50 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) daily, depending on

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Members of the Association of Waste Management Vendors and Recyclers of Nigeria (AWMVRN), Ogun State chapter, staged a protest in Abeokuta on Monday, accusing the General Manager of the Ogun State Waste Management Authority (OGWAMA), Abayomi Hunye, of persistent extortion and unfair business practices. About 50 protesters, mainly waste and scrap vendors from across the

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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has hailed the United States’ recent intervention against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro as a warning to governments lacking legitimacy. ADC National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi said in a statement on Monday that while the party supports national sovereignty and non-interference, as enshrined in Articles 2(1) and 2(4) of the UN

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The Delta State Police Command has rearrested a church worshipper who had previously been granted bail after being randomly detained on New Year’s Eve in Asaba. The move comes after the worshipper, along with others, publicly alleged extortion by police officers. On December 31, police led by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations) Adejobi Olumuyiwa carried

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The Ondo State government is under intense scrutiny as the state judiciary grinds to a halt, with striking workers locking judges out of court facilities in Akure, the state capital. A visit to the Ondo State Judiciary Headquarters on Monday revealed locked gates preventing judges from entering their offices. Several official vehicles were left parked

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The Venezuela Solidarity Campaign in Nigeria (VSCN) has reaffirmed support for the Venezuelan government and condemned what it describes as U.S.-led threats of military and economic intervention. In a joint statement, the coalition also demanded the immediate release of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, whom the group claims were illegally abducted

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