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Osun 2026: Adeleke Confirmed as Accord Party’s Sole Candidate
The Chairman of the Accord Party in Osun State, Victor Akande, has reaffirmed that Governor Ademola Adeleke remains the party’s sole candidate for the August 8 governorship election. Speaking to journalists, Akande dismissed claims that Clement Bamigbola is contesting under a supposed faction of the party, describing such reports as “a waste of time and
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Four College Students Killed, One Critically Injured in Hyderabad Car Crash
Hyderabad, January 9, 2026 – A tragic road accident near Mirzaguda, Mokila in Ranga Reddy district claimed the lives of four college students in the early hours of Thursday, leaving another critically injured. Details of the Accident The accident occurred at approximately 1:30 am when a sports car carrying five students lost control and collided with a roadside tree. The force
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Bloodbath in Benue: Rival Cult Gangs Kill Eight in Supremacy Clash
At least eight people have been killed in a deadly turf war between rival cult groups across Benue State, including in Makurdi, the state capital, and Jato Aka in Kwande Local Government Area. Security sources described the violence as a fierce battle for territorial dominance. The clashes, spreading across several towns, are among the deadliest
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EPS Meets Amit Shah to Discuss Tamil Nadu Political Situation, Not Alliance Talks
New Delhi, January 9, 2026 – All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) on Thursday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi to deliberate on the political scenario in Tamil Nadu. EPS clarified that the discussion did not cover alliance-related matters. Focus on Political Situation, Not Seat Sharing Speaking to reporters, EPS emphasized
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Govs Who Defect Should Lose Their Seats — Moghalu
George Moghalu, the Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in last November’s Anambra State election, has called for state governors who defect from their political parties to lose their seats, arguing that their mandates should not be transferable to a new party. In an interview with Vanguard, Moghalu, a founding chieftain of the All Progressives Congress
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How Policies, Prices, and Floods Shaped Nigerian Agriculture in 2025
The Nigerian agricultural sector in 2025 was marked by a complex interplay of policy initiatives, economic pressures, and climate shocks, producing a year of mixed outcomes. While government interventions and private-sector engagement offered hope, persistent structural challenges and execution gaps tempered progress. Presidency Courts Private SectorEarly in the year, Vice President Kashim Shettima called on
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Dangote Refinery Sells Direct to Marketers After Depot Deal Fails
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has begun selling Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, directly to independent oil marketers able to purchase a minimum of 250,000 liters, bypassing the traditional depot network. Previously, the refinery relied on 20 depot owners to lift fuel from its gantry for nationwide distribution. The new strategy allows Dangote to
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French Researcher Released from Russia in Prisoner Exchange
French researcher Laurent Vinatier has been freed from Russian detention after spending over a year in prison for failing to register as a “foreign agent.” His release comes as part of a prisoner swap with Russia, in which French authorities handed over Russian basketball player Daniil Kasatkin, imprisoned in France since June 2025 on US
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US House Passes Bill to Extend Healthcare Subsidies, Faces Senate Hurdles
The US House of Representatives has approved a bill to extend healthcare subsidies for millions of Americans, as some moderate Republicans broke ranks to join all Democrats in supporting the measure. The vote, which passed 230-196, reflects growing concern over rising Affordable Care Act (ACA) premiums, but the legislation faces a challenging path in the
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Two Wounded in Portland Shooting Involving Federal Agents
Two people have been wounded in a shooting involving US federal agents in Portland, Oregon, officials confirmed, as tensions rise over federal law enforcement operations in major US cities. Portland Police said a man and a woman were taken to the hospital following the incident. Their current conditions remain unknown. The shooting took place around
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