Former President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, on the occasion of his 85th birthday, describing his life as one marked by service, leadership, and enduring contributions to Nigeria. In a goodwill message issued to mark Babangida’s birthday on Sunday, Jonathan, on behalf of his family, warmly felicitated the former military leader and acknowledged his years of service in the military and public sector. Jonathan said Babangida’s tenure as Head...

…Seek Release Of Kanu, Maisango The presidential candidates of the Accord Party, African Action Congress (AAC), and Social Democratic Party (SDP) have resolved to unite ahead of the 2027 presidential election, in what could become a significant realignment of Nigeria’s opposition politics. The three candidates, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim of Accord, Mr. Omoyele Sowore of AAC and Prince Adewole Adebayo of SDP, reached the resolution after a meeting in Port Harcourt, where they deliberated on Nigeria’s democracy,...

Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has said that the Osun poll is a precursor to the 2027 general elections and a reflection of the people’s democratic wishes. Atiku, in a statement on Sunday from his media office, congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke and the voters in Osun State for the successful conduct of the state’s governorship election, saying that Osun voters have set a good example of...

…Says People’s Movement Will Always Win Governor Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has congratulated the Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke, on his re-election, saying that it’s a victory for Nigeria’s democracy and the teeming people of Osun State. Makinde, who stated this in a statement on Sunday, celebrated Adeleke for reaping the reward of serving his people committedly through several achievements and delivery of good governance. The Oyo State Governor and Vice...

Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke on his re-election for another term following his victory in Saturday’s Osun State Governorship election, commending President Bola Tinubu for providing a level playing field. Oyebanji, in a statement by his Special Adviser of Media, Yinka Oyebode, on Sunday, hailed the emergence of Adeleke as winner in the keenly contested election as a reflection of the wishes of the majority of Osun...

To ensure free flow of traffic in Owerri, Imo State Government has banned street trading, hawking, illegal roadside structures, and the loading and offloading of goods along major roads in the state capital. The affected roads include Rotobi, Royce, and Douglas, all located in the heart of the state capital. The ban was announced in a joint press statement issued by the General Manager of the Owerri Capital Development Authority (OCDA), Franklin Nkem Nzewodo, and...