3 h. ago PICTORIAL: Oba Owoade Hosts First Sango Festival As Alaafin Oyo

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, on Saturday, hosted the Sango Festival, the first since his assumption on the throne as the Alaafin. Thousands of local and international visitors thronged the ancient Oyo town for the grand finale of the festival on Saturday, August 16, 2025, for the event that drew cultural enthusiasts, […]

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11 h. ago Okpebholo Calls For INEC Review As BVAS Causes Delay In Edo By

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Saturday, raised concerns over the slow performance of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS). The issues occurred during the ongoing by-election in Edo Central Senatorial District. The governor made the statement while casting his vote at Ward 2 Polling Unit 1 in Udomi Primary School, Esan Central Local Government. […] The post Okpebholo Calls For INEC Review As BVAS Causes Delay In Edo By-Election appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Makinde Sympathises With Ayefele Over Fire Incident At Fresh FM

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has expressed sympathy with the chairman of Fresh FM, Dr Yinka Ayefele and the management of the radio station over the Friday night fire incident which affected some segments of its headquarters in Ibadan, the state capital. Governor Makinde described the incident as unfortunate, noting, however, that he was thankful […]

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16 h. ago PICTORIAL: Electoral Officers, Materials Arrive Polling Unit In Oyo By

Electoral officials started to arrive at polling units for the ongoing by-election into Ibadan North Federal Constituency of Oyo State. At the Ward 4 where voting is taking place, Methodist Primary School, Ibadan, voters have begun to arrive at the Ward to exercise their voting rights. Methodist Primary School unit comprises 6, 7, 34, 35, […]

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17 h. ago Fire Engulfs Yinka Ayefele’s Fresh FM Headquarters In Ibadan

A fire on Friday night gutted the head office of Fresh FM Nigeria at Challenge, Ibadan, Oyo State. In a statement issued on Friday and signed by Samson Akindele, Group Head of Corporate Affairs for Fresh FM Nigeria and Yinka Ayefele Limited, the station revealed that the fire incident damaged major facilities, including the studios […] The post Fire Engulfs Yinka Ayefele’s Fresh FM Headquarters In Ibadan appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Turkish league: Osimhen fails to score in second Galatasaray debut

By Seyi Babalola Victor Osimhen failed to score in his second debut for Galatasaray on Friday night. The Super Eagles striker started the 3-0 win over newly promoted Fatih Katagumruk on the bench. Osimhen was left out of the team for the opening-day win against Gaziantep. Baris Alper Yilmaz was selected ahead of Osimhen to […] The post Turkish league: Osimhen fails to score in second Galatasaray debut appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Troops dislodge armed herders, recover automatic rifle in Benue

From Scholastica Hir Makurdi  Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) deployed at Mbakyior Outpost, Agidi community has recovered one AK-47 rifle with mounted magazine and live rounds during a farm patrol in Gwer East Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State. The OPWS Commander, Major General Moses Gara, stated this in […] The post Troops dislodge armed herders, recover automatic rifle in Benue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago FCC: APC youth leader lauds Tinubu over Peter Eze’s appointment

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja The Director General of the Youth and Student Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Chairman of the South East Youths Stakeholders Forum (SEYSF), Mazi Ezenwa Onyirimba, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Peter Ogbonna Eze as the Federal Character Commission (FCC) commissioner representing Enugu State. In a […] The post FCC: APC youth leader lauds Tinubu over Peter Eze’s appointment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Justice Aderonke Aderemi: Why we’re waging war against lawlessness in Oyo

Justice Aderonke Aderemi (retd) stands at the helms of the Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority (OYRLEA), a body created by Governor Seyi Makinde to ensure compliance with the state’s laws and uphold public order. With a rich background from the Oyo State High Court, Justice Aderemi brings both legal expertise and a firm […] The post Justice Aderonke Aderemi: Why we’re waging war against lawlessness in Oyo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Oyo Govt Kicks Off Safety Sensitisation For Industrial Workers

The Oyo State government has commenced a state-wide sensitisation and advocacy campaigns aimed at improving workplace safety, protecting workers’ welfare and preventing industrial crises in the state. Speaking during the flag-off campaign in Ibadan, the commissioner for Investment, Trade, Cooperatives and Industry, Adeniyi Adebisi, said the exercise was a proactive step to engage industries, educate […]

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23 h. ago New Horizons, eHealth Africa, Donate Vaccine Carriers For Immunisation In Borno

New Horizons Global Health Labs, in collaboration with eHealth Africa, has donated state-of-the-art Indigo Vaccine Carriers to the Borno State Primary Health Care Development Board (BoSPHCDB) to enhance vaccine delivery in remote and hard-to-reach communities. The commissioning ceremony held in Maiduguri, brought together state leaders, donor representatives, technical partners, and frontline health workers to witness […]

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23 h. ago Cane or caution? Stakeholders, others differ on best form of discipline for kids

By Vera Wisdom-Bassey In a recent conversation involving educationists, religious leaders and parents, the question of whether corporal punishment should remain a tool for child discipline ignited a spirited and deeply divided debate. Mrs Oge Nwannukwu, proprietress of Miradix Nursery and Primary School, Ijesha, Lagos, and a pastor with the Redeemed Christian Church of God, […] The post Cane or caution? Stakeholders, others differ on best form of discipline for kids appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Niger to sanction boat operators over recurring water accidents 

From Steve Agbota, Minna The Niger State government yesterday vowed to commence sanctioning and prosecuting boat operators who refused to adhere to the usage of life jackets, which are responsible for recurring water accidents. The Commissioner of Transport, Hajiya Hadiza Idris Kuta, who led a high delegation to Guni in Munya Local Government area to […] The post Niger to sanction boat operators over recurring water accidents  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Nigeria Condemns Canadian Court’s Labelling Of APC, PDP As Terrorist Groups

The Nigerian government has denounced the designation of some political parties as terrorist organisations by a Canadian Federal Court. Nigeria described the it as a baseless classification and an unacceptable interference in Nigeria’s internal affairs and democratic process. A statement on Friday by the spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ibienfa, said the […]

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32 h. ago Nigeria rejects designation of APC, PDP as ‘terrorist organisations’ by Canadian court

By Chinelo Obogo The Federal Government of Nigeria has rejected the designation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as terrorist organisations by a Canadian court. Reacting to the case involving a Nigerian, Douglas Egharevba, who arrived in Canada in September 2017 and applied for inland refugee status under […] The post Nigeria rejects designation of APC, PDP as ‘terrorist organisations’ by Canadian court appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago “We’re Not Terrorists” – APC Reacts To Canadian Court Ruling

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned a Canadian court ruling labeling it a terrorist organization, calling it politically intrusive and inaccurate. The party emphasised that it remains a legitimate political entity in Nigeria, committed to democratic processes and peaceful governance. Speaking on Friday,, APC National Director of Publicity, Bala Ibrahim, said, “It is inappropriate […] The post “We’re Not Terrorists” – APC Reacts To Canadian Court Ruling appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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37 h. ago Alaafin Of Oyo Meets Speaker Abbas, IGP On Dev’t Of Yorubaland

As part of efforts to build stronger networks for the development of Yorubaland, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade 1, on Wednesday, met with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Tajudeen Abass, in Abuja. The monarch, accompanied by his wife, Olori Abiwumi Owoade, and prominent Oyo sons including Prince Akeem Adeyemi, […]

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37 h. ago Niger To Arrest, Prosecute Boat Operators Without Life Jackets

The Niger State government has vowed to commence sanctioning and prosecuting boat operators who refuse to adhere to the usage of life jackets on their boats. The State Commissioner of Transport, Hajiya Hadiza Idris Kuta, stated this when he led a delegation to Guni in Munya local government area to condole with the families of […]

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39 h. ago “Supporting Tinubu In 2023 Cost Me ₦25m Worth Of Endorsement Deals, Almost My Marriage” – Foluke Daramola

Nigerian actress Foluke Daramola has revealed the personal and financial challenges she faced as a result of openly supporting President Bola Tinubu during the 2023 general elections. The actress, who served as the media assistant for the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign council in Lagos, revealed that her political stance cost her several endorsement […] The post “Supporting Tinubu In 2023 Cost Me ₦25m Worth Of Endorsement Deals, Almost My Marriage” – Foluke Daramola appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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40 h. ago Canadian judge an ignoramus – APC fires back over ‘terrorist party’ comment

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has hit back at Justice Phuong Ngo of the Federal Court of Canada, calling him an ‘ignoramus’ after he labelled the party and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) terrorist organisations. The exchange comes after a ruling that classified APC and the PDP as terrorist organisations was upheld by the Canadian […] The post Canadian judge an ignoramus – APC fires back over ‘terrorist party’ comment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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