Thousands of travellers were stranded across Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Saturday due to the closure of major motor parks in the city, including those at Iwo Road, New Ife Road, Ojoo, and Challenge. It was gathered that the shutdown was linked to the ongoing Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention taking place in

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Mourners wept openly on Saturday, November 15, 2025, as Lt. (Dr.) Samson Haruna, a young military officer allegedly killed by his wife, Retyit Dalong Haruna, was laid to rest with full military honours in his hometown in Pushit District, Mangu Local Government Area, Plateau State. The tragic incident reportedly occurred during a domestic dispute at

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The fifth wife of the late Alayemore Olojudo of Ido-Osun, Oba Tajudeen Aderemi Adedapo, Olori Adeola Adedapo, has petitioned the Osun State Police Command, alleging threats to her life and that of her son by some members of the royal family. In the petition, submitted through her lawyer, Okobe Najite, Olori Adeola demanded the arrest

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The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) on Saturday condemned remarks by Islamic cleric Sheik Ahmad Gumi, who alleged that Christians in the Middle Belt were staging funerals to fabricate a narrative of genocide. Describing Gumi’s comments as insensitive, irresponsible, and morally reprehensible, the PFN rejected the claims in a statement titled “Rebuttal of Ahmad Gumi’s

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The atmosphere at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan, is already charged with excitement as delegates and supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) arrive in large numbers ahead of the party’s National Convention. Although the convention had not officially commenced as of press time, hundreds of enthusiastic party loyalists were seen flooding the venue.

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Midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has been cleared to feature for the Super Eagles in Sunday’s World Cup playoff showdown against DR Congo, despite picking up a yellow card in Nigeria’s 3–0 win over Gabon on Thursday. The confirmation came through an announcement on the Super Eagles’ official X handle, easing concerns among fans who feared the

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Influential Nigerian fashion designer Lanre DaSilva Ajayi (LDA) is celebrating two decades of creative excellence with the unveiling of her Spring/Summer 2026 line, “The Anniversary Collection.” The milestone showcase held on November 16 in Lagos brought together fashion lovers, industry icons, and entertainment stars for an evening of glamour and artistry. Since debuting in 2005,

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Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has inaugurated a nine-member committee to conduct a comprehensive review of all state-controlled tax policies, rates, levies, and fees. The committee, which has two weeks to complete its assignment, is expected to benchmark Enugu’s revenue practices against those of Lagos, Abuja, and neighbouring South East states. Its review will

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Former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has called on Northern Nigeria to urgently adopt digital technology and integrate innovation across all sectors, warning that the region is lagging behind in the global digital revolution. El-Rufai made the appeal at Ceedi Plaza Cinema, Abuja, during the premiere of Fasahar Zamani, a 12-episode digital-technology film series

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Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd), has warned drug barons, traffickers, and their networks to abandon their illicit operations or face an even more relentless crackdown during his second term in office. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reappointed Marwa for another five-year tenure on Friday, November

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