Friday, August 7, 2026

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  • Politics

    Osun governor, Ademola Adeleke

    Osun Poll: Adeleke deserves second term, says Accord chairman

    Mr Mgbudem said the achievements recorded by Mr Adeleke in the past three and a half years were clear enough for the people of the state to support his second-term bid.

    Anti-Corruption

    Shehu Mohammed

    Fake documents behind PFIPC operations, FRSC, State House tell Reps

    Mr Idris disclosed this at a public hearing organised by the House Ad hoc Committee probing the establishment and operations of the PFIPC in Abuja on Thursday.

    OPINION

    Azu Ishiekwene: AEDC: What it takes to get a meter

    They (AEDC officials) wouldn’t mind if we could “do something”, the euphemism for a bribe: Pay the punitive bill or “do something” was the only option.

    Abdul Mahmud: Oshiomhole’s rebuke and Tinubu’s roads to development

    Lasting progress requires investments that improve citizens’ daily lives rather than projects designed primarily for ceremonial commissioning.

    How hate becomes a virus that consumes us

    As part of the animal kingdom, our first instinct when confronted with a stranger is not to trust and embrace.

    What Ishaq Oloyede’s tenure says about JAMB

    Oloyede has demonstrated that where there is a will, it’s possible to find a way and make a difference.

    Collapse After a Landslide: Starmer’s fall may not be the last

    Despite his immaculate suit and well-groomed hair, British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer looked like he was facing a public execution.

     Opposition politicians and the agreement industry 

    Fidelity to political agreements was elevated above fidelity to democratic accountability, while supernatural sanction was invoked to guarantee compliance

    Lagos

    Festac Link Bridge

    Lagos govt arrests 27 over bridge vandalism

    The Lagos State government arrested 27 suspected hoodlums for allegedly vandalising a newly constructed bridge in Festac.

    Abuja

    Shehu Mohammed

    Fake documents behind PFIPC operations, FRSC, State House tell Reps

    Mr Idris disclosed this at a public hearing organised by the House Ad hoc Committee probing the establishment and operations of the PFIPC in Abuja on Thursday.

    States

    Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove

    Gov Adeleke pledges more support for Osun-Osogbo Grove

    Mr Adeleke reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting initiatives aimed at preserving the state’s cultural heritage.

    Sport

    Ivan Toney

    Al-Ahli forward Ivan Toney charged with assault over nightclub incident

    The former Brentford player, who represented England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, is scheduled to make his first appearance at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in September. 

    Showbiz

    Rema

    Rema drops first solo single of 2026, ‘TEA’

    Rema rose to global prominence with his 2022 hit song, “Calm Down”, and its remix featuring American singer Selena Gomez.

    Faith

    Kaduna state

    Groups take child spacing campaign to Kaduna mosques, churches

    The initiative aims to promote healthy timing and spacing of pregnancies, encouraging expectant mothers to access antenatal care and discouraging home deliveries.

    World

    Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif

    Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan sign defence pact amid Middle East tensions

    The agreement stipulates that any armed attack against any one of the three States shall be regarded as an attack against them all. 

    Africa

    Omar Touray and Bola Tinubu

    Touray credits Tinubu for West Africa stability

    Mr Touray said Nigeria, under Mr Tinubu’s leadership, had continued to play a critical role in advancing peace, stability and cooperation across the sub-region.