10+ hour, 58+ min ago   (447+ words) By Mercy Chukwudiebere and Taiwo Ojedele, Osogbo The European Union Support for Democratic Governance in Nigeria Election Observation Hub has described the ongoing Osun State governorship election as generally peaceful, orderly and inclusive, with impressive voter turnout recorded across polling…...

15+ hour, 10+ min ago   (502+ words) The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for sustained investment in Nigeria’s social service workforce, describing it as a strategic investment in welfare, child protection and the country’s economic resilience. UNICEF representative at the 26th National Council on Women Affairs,…...

14+ hour, 32+ min ago   (360+ words) By Chukwuka Ugokwe, Awka Arodiogbu reacted to President Tinubu’s remarks during a visit by the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), where he assured that the nation’s refineries would return to work. In a…...

15+ hour, 2+ min ago   (266+ words) President Tinubu made this known in a statement signed and released by his Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday. He also commended the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and the security agencies for conducting a peaceful and transparent election that…...

16+ hour, 40+ min ago   (236+ words) By Tochukwu Ifejika, Awka The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama has introduced a strategic monitoring mechanism through the Command’s Operational Control Rooms to closely supervise checkpoints, patrol teams and other operational activities across the State....

20+ hour, 35+ min ago   (136+ words) By Mercy Chukwudiebere, Osogbo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the incumbent Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, winner of the 2026 governorship election. The INEC Returning Officer for the election, Professor Joshua Olalekan Ogunwole, announced the result on…...

22+ hour, 9+ min ago   (1595+ words) By Lateefah Ibrahim, Sekinat Salam, Sherifdeen Babatunde and Samson Adebimpe A Swiss government election observer, Ambassador Jim Okolo has commended the peaceful conduct of the ongoing Osun State governorship election, describing the process as impressive and encouraging. Okolo, who is…...

21+ hour, 3+ min ago   (317+ words) Algeria secured a podium finish for the first time in their history of the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 after overcoming hosts Morocco 3-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in regulation time in Rabat. After a disappointing loss to Malawi…...

22+ hour, 12+ min ago   (374+ words) By, Is’haq Ahmed, Abuja The ECOWAS Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting vulnerable communities in Liberia through a humanitarian intervention providing cash assistance, safe water and sanitation facilities and agricultural livelihood support to communities affected by disasters and economic…...

21+ hour, 58+ min ago   (520+ words) A Kaduna-based Christian cleric, Pastor Yohanna Buru, has honoured a Muslim scholar, Sheikh Usman Mohammed Mai-Mota, for dedicating more than five decades to Islamic education and training over 10,000 youths across Northern Nigeria. The General Overseer of the Christ Evangelical and…...