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November 8, 2026

ELECTION SECURITY: IGP Disu to Host CCAN Conference as Media, Security Stakeholders Tackle 2027 Election Threats

By Festus Fifen   The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, will serve as Chief Host of the 2026 Annual Conference and Awards of the Crime Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CCAN), bringing the nation’s security leadership to the forefront of critical conversations on safeguarding the 2027 general elections. The conference, scheduled for Wednesday, November... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Crime, Governance, Justice, Legal, Nigeria Capital, Nigeria News, Police, Politics
November 7, 2026

Saapade Crash: Ogun Govt. Faults Kunle Afod’s Claims, Defends Emergency Response

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London The Ogun State Government has disputed Nollywood actor Kunle Afod’s account of the recent accident at Saapade, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, insisting that emergency responders arrived at the scene 10 minutes after the incident was reported. Afod had claimed that there was no emergency response for about 20 minutes... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Crime, Governance, Nigeria News, Police
November 6, 2026

LIFE AFTER RETIREMENT: Military Pension Board Honours 98-Year-Old Veteran in Delta State

By Festus Fifen The Military Pensions Board (MPB) has paid a special visit to a 98-year-old retired Warrant Officer, Echenim Emmanuel Ewemiwe, in Delta State to mark his birthday and recognise his service to the nation. A delegation led by the Board’s Chairman, Major General J.E. Osifo, visited the veteran at his home in Ute-Erumu,... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Defence, Governance, Life Style, Nigeria News
November 6, 2026

Senate Press Corps Rates Barau Jibrin Most Outstanding Deputy Senate President Since 1999

By Festus Fifen Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has been named the most outstanding occupant of the office since 1999 by journalists covering the National Assembly. The Senate Press Corps, made up of reporters who have covered the legislature since June 1999, presented the rating on Tuesday. The rating which was based... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Governance, Nigeria Capital, Nigeria News, Politics
November 5, 2026

BREAKING: Court sacks David Mark, Aregbesola-led ADC exco, voids Atiku as Presidential candidate

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   The Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) under Senator David Mark, invalidating all decisions and actions taken by the party’s caretaker committee.   The ruling also affects the nomination of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the ADC’s presidential... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Governance, Justice, Nigeria News, Politics
November 5, 2026

Tijani Pledges Radio Licence For Adegbenro Polytechnic, AI Training For 50 Students

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   The minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani has expressed his Ministry’s commitment to facilitate a radio station license for the Mass Communication Studios of D.S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic, Itoro-Ewewkoro, Ogun State.   Dr. Tijani made the pledge while on a visit to the Polytechnic... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Education, Governance, Nigeria News, Politics
November 3, 2026

Gov. Ododo positions Kogi as West Africa trade hub, unveils Ajaokuta free trade zone, airport plans

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   Kogi state governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has declared the state’s readiness to become a major centre for international trade, industrial production, agricultural processing and commercial exchange in West Africa, leveraging its strategic geographical location and abundant natural resources.   The governor made this declaration on Monday in... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business, community, Governance, Nigeria News, Politics
November 2, 2026

Ododo, Bello, Others Named in Kogi APC 2027 Campaign Council

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, former Governor Yahaya Bello, former Senator Smart Adeyemi and other prominent political figures have been appointed to the Kogi State Presidential Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.   The composition of the council, contained in a... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Governance, Nigeria News, Politics
October 31, 2026

Gov. Abiodun disburses over ₦1bn to community, trade associations, pledges 2m votes for Tinubu

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has disclosed that his administration has disbursed over ₦1 billion to Community Development Associations, Trade Councils, artisans, traders and cooperative societies across the state, reaffirming his commitment to grassroots economic empowerment and community development. The governor also pledged to mobilise two million votes... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Governance, Nigeria News, Politics
October 30, 2026

Gov. Ododo Renames Kogi Specialist Hospital After Ex-Gov Ibrahim Idris

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has renamed the Kogi State Specialist Hospital, Lokoja, as Ibrahim Idris Specialist Hospital in honour of the late former governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, popularly known as Baba Ibro. Ododo announced the decision yesterday during the 40th-day prayer for the repose of the... Read More
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