73 m. ago Osun 2026: PDP governorship primary underway despite uncertainty

The Osun PDP primary for the 2026 governorship election is underway, shadowed by factional disputes and the recent resignation of Governor Ademola Adeleke. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-2026-pdp-governorship-primary-underway-despite-uncertainty/

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79 m. ago Police Arrests 4 Suspects Over Attack On Personnel In Rivers

Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested four persons suspected of being connected with the recent attack on some policemen in the Elioparanwo axis of Port Harcourt, the state capital. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, Grace Iringe-Koko, a Superintendent of Police, in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, […]

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94 m. ago Adeleke will reveal new party before Dec 13 — Osun commissioner

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke leaves the PDP due to internal party crises. A commissioner says he will announce his new political party by Dec 13. Read More: https://punchng.com/adeleke-will-reveal-new-party-before-dec-13-osun-commissioner/

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2 h. ago World AIDS Day: Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment To End HIV By 2030

As Nigeria joined the global community to mark the World AIDS Day, the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for renewed commitment, increased domestic financing, and collaboration to end HIV/AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. The First Lady stated this on Monday at the World AIDS Day 2025 commemoration, with the theme: […]

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2 h. ago “Some Politicians Finance Terrorism In Nigeria, But Their Names Kept Secret” – Ex

Former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor (rtd.), has admitted that some politicians in Nigeria are financing terrorism. Mr Irabor however stated that the identities of those involved will not be made public because the trials conducted while he was in office were held “away from public consumption.” Irabor made the revelation during an […] The post “Some Politicians Finance Terrorism In Nigeria, But Their Names Kept Secret” – Ex-CDS Lucky Irabor appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Kogi: Troops rescue six kidnap victims in Ejiba, Saminaka forest

The Brigade reassured the public that the Nigerian Army remains committed to safeguarding lives and property across the state

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4 h. ago Some of Tinubu’s ambassadorial picks shocking, reflect ‘mediocrity and impunity’ – Obi

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, on Monday criticised President Bola Tinubu’s latest list of ambassadorial nominees, saying read more Some of Tinubu’s ambassadorial picks shocking, reflect ‘mediocrity and impunity’ – Obi

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5 h. ago Edo PDP accuses Okpebholo of political vendetta against Obaseki

The PDP urged the President to rein in party members whose actions may, it said, trigger avoidable instability...

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5 h. ago Adeleke Resigns From PDP Over Internal National Leadership Crisis

Osun State governor, Ademola Adeleke, has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party, blaming the decision on the internal leadership crisis at the national level of the party. In a statement dated November 4, 2025, and posted on his Instagram page on Monday, Mr Adeleke said he submitted his resignation letter to officials at Sagba […] The post Adeleke Resigns From PDP Over Internal National Leadership Crisis appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago 2Baba, wife caught in heated exchange during live Instagram session

Afrobeats star 2Baba and his wife, Natasha Osawaru, were caught in a heated exchange during a live Instagram session, fueling public scrutiny. Read More: https://punchng.com/2baba-wife-caught-in-heated-exchange-during-live-instagram-session/

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5 h. ago Osun: Governance More Serious Business Than Dancing, Omisore Lampoons Adeleke

A former national secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC)  and governorship aspirant for Osun State, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has come hard on Governor Ademola Adeleke, saying governance is more a serious business than dancing. Omisore stated this while addressing journalists after he submitted his expression of interest and nomination forms at the APC national […]

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5 h. ago PICTORIAL: Police Recover N23.6m Gold Buried By Woman In Borno

The Borno State Police Command has successfully assisted a woman in the Mallam Fatori area to recover gold worth N23.6 million which she buried in the sand while fleeing a Boko Haram attack 15 years ago. The recovery was confirmed in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Borno Command, ASP Nahum […]

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6 h. ago Confusion as PDP NWC, Osun chapter differ on governorship primaries

•Adeleke may not be interested in party’s ticket There is confusion over the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) governorship primaries for Osun State, where Governor Ademola Adeleke is the sole contestant. The confusion arose on Monday with conflicting directives issued by the National Working Committee (NWC) and the Osun state chapter of the party over the […]

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7 h. ago We’ll Partner With Government To Tackle Insecurity — Sarkin Fulanin Mubi

The Emir of Mubi in Adamawa State, Alhaji Abubakar Isa Ahmadu, has confirmed Senator Abdulrahaman Buba Kwacham as the new Sarkin Fulani of Mubi. His appointment has received the endorsement of the Adamawa State governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. At his inauguration in  Zone 7 Area of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Sunday, Kwacham […]

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7 h. ago Arewa Forum Denies Endorsing Amnesty, Payments To Terrorists

Apex northern sociocultural group, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), has dismissed social media reports that it supports calls for amnesty or monetary settlements for terrorists and bandits. The forum described the claim as a deliberate distortion of the comments made by its Board of Trustees (BoT) chairman, Alhaji Bashir Dalhatu. A trending video clip had insinuated […]

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7 h. ago Group Seeks Stronger Policies, Inclusion For Neurodivergent Children

A group, Phebean Neurodiversity Support Nigeria, has renewed its call for more government action, wider public awareness and inclusive learning policies for children living with neurodiversity challenges. The group made the call at its maiden awareness workshop in Abuja last weekend. The event brought together teachers, caregivers, health workers and community stakeholders who work directly […]

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9 h. ago Apply political solution to Kanu’s case, Ogun PDP chieftain begs Tinubu

A PDP chieftain, Segun Showunmi, urges President Bola Tinubu to adopt a political solution for Nnamdi Kanu’s case to foster national unity and reduce insec Read More: https://punchng.com/apply-political-solution-to-kanus-case-ogun-pdp-chieftain-begs-tinubu/

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11 h. ago Rivers Assembly attacks Fubara over infrastructure collapse, N600bn savings

Rivers Assembly criticizes Governor Fubara over deplorable schools despite N600bn in savings, fueling a fresh political crisis in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/rivers-assembly-attacks-fubara-over-infrastructure-collapse-n600bn-savings/

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11 h. ago Kano reaffirms ban on commercial motorcycle operators, orders strict enforcement

Kano State reasserts its ban on commercial motorcycles (Achaba) in metropolitan areas, ordering strict enforcement to curb crime and ensure public safety. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-reaffirms-ban-on-commercial-motorcycle-operators-orders-strict-enforcement/

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11 h. ago One injured in clashes over deposed Osun monarch’s burial rites

Clashes erupt in Igbajo, Osun State, over burial rites for a deposed monarch, leaving one injured. Governor Adeleke has imposed a 24-hour curfew. Read More: https://punchng.com/one-injured-in-clashes-over-deposed-osun-monarchs-burial-rites/

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