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2027: ‘Hungry Nigerians, not the opposition, will give Tinubu sleepless nights’ Few opposition figures have witnessed Nigeria’s political twists and realignments from as close a vantage point as Kola Ologbondiyan. A former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), he now serves as Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, placing him at the centre of fresh efforts to forge a formidable opposition ahead of the 2027 general election. In this interview, Ologbondiyan speaks on the prospects of a united opposition, the PDP’s lingering crisis, the…

​One of the defining hallmarks of the late Dr Sikiru Ayinde Barrister was his extraordinary gift for weaving profound life lessons into the fabric of melody.His compositions transcended mere entertainment; they were masterclasses in philosophy—instructive, enduring, and deeply reflective of the human condition. ​A stellar example of this musical genius is found in his classic 1985 album, Superiority, where Barrister famously sang: ​“Ẹṣin tó ṣíwájú gba first náà o…Èyí tó gba second, kó máa mura o…Ìyá yìí á pọ̀ lápòjù, a fẹ́ bá tìwájú,Bẹ́ẹ̀ ni t’ẹ́yìn náà, ò gbọ́dọ̀ bà á o…” ​Translated simply, Barrister was advising: “The horse in…

Midnight was just shyly unfolding its grim loneliness over the Coal City. I nudged the nose of my blue Peugeot 504 Saloon out of my apartment’s drivewayopposite the Fire Service Office. I thenturned into the dark, quiet embrace of the main road at Otigba Junction. Otigba is a vital transportation hub located on Ogui Road in Enugu. Known for its bustling activity, connecting various parts of the beautiful city, from there, I engaged gear and drove down Bisalla Road. I barely saw a soul. Then, connecting the New Haven area, the car headed towards the Government House, throughIndependence Layout. On…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has flagged off the construction of the 82-kilometre Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan Road and the reconstruction of the 44-kilometre Gbongan-Osogbo Road in Osun State, with the two projects valued at more than ₦216.6 billion. The flag-off ceremony was held in Osogbo on Thursday, with Tinubu represented by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola. The event was attended by Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, Minister of Works Dave Umahi, the Osun State All Progressives Congress governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, and other dignitaries. Tinubu said the projects represented a firm commitment by his administration to improving road infrastructure,…

The Oyo State Government has commenced a data capture and identity card registration exercise for traders, artisans, cooperative members, and industrialists across the state’s 33 local government areas. Each beneficiary is expected to pay ₦1,000 for the identification card. The Commissioner for Investment, Trade, Cooperatives and Industry, Prof. Salihu Abdulwaheed Adelabu, disclosed this during a stakeholders’ engagement organised by the ministry in Ibadan. He stated that the exercise was designed to create a credible database for economic planning and enhance access to government interventions. Adelabu said “The Oyo State government could not effectively plan for traders, artisans, cooperatives and industrialists…

Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has commissioned 69 lock-up shops, 108 open stalls, a motor park, a new road network and a modern restaurant constructed by the Ibadan North-East Local Government at the Agodi-Gate Market in Ibadan. The projects were commissioned on Friday during an event held at Araromi Market, Gate, Ibadan, where Governor Makinde reiterated his administration’s commitment to redefining governance and ensuring that government projects have direct positive impacts on the people. One of the major decisions announced at the commissioning was the immediate relocation of roadside traders operating around the Agodi-Gate Market into the newly constructed…

Relief swept across Kwara State on Wednesday as the state government announced the release of 176 residents who were abducted during the deadly attacks on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area on February 3, 2026, after spending six months in captivity. The development was disclosed in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Communications, Ibraheem Abdullateef, who confirmed that the victims had regained their freedom following security operations. The Kwara State Government also confirmed the release in a post on its official Facebook page, expressing gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the…

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the results of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates, bringing an end to weeks of anticipation among candidates, parents and schools across Nigeria. The examination body announced the release on Wednesday through its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, informing candidates that their results are now available online. In the announcement, WAEC stated: “UPDATE: 2026 WASSCE (SC) results have been released. Generate your PIN at WAEC and check your results now on WAEC Direct.” Statistics released by the Council show that a total of 1,950,726 candidates…

_…as OYRLEA Intensifies Environmental Enforcement in Akobo_ The Oyo State Hospitals’ Management Board (OYSHMB) has warned members of the public against a fake online circular claiming to announce applications for internship and housemanship programmes at the Board. In a statement issued on Wednesday and made available to journalists in Ibadan, the Board described the publication as false, misleading and the handiwork of fraudsters seeking to deceive unsuspecting applicants. OYSHMB clarified that it has not commenced any recruitment process for internship or housemanship programmes and urged students, parents and the general public to disregard the fraudulent circular. The Board noted that…

The governorship candidate of the Action Alliance (AA) Party, Comrade Bayo Titilola Sodo on Tuesday, August 5, 2026, paid a courtesy visit to retired labour leaders, to seek their blessings and counsel ahead of the upcoming 2027 election. The high-profile meeting, held at the headquarters of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), American Quarters, Agodi, Ibadan, during the monthly enlarged meeting of the Oyo State Labour Veterans Association. Sodo, one-time State President, Nigeria Union Of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Oyo State Branch, one-time State Chairman, Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Oyo State Chapter, and immediate past Special Adviser On Labour to the…