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Eight suspended members of the Ogun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) have formally appealed what they describe as an unconstitutional, arbitrary, and legally defective disciplinary action imposed by the National Executive Council (NEC), citing the shocking use of a nonexistent constitutional provision as the basis for their suspension. In a strongly worded petition submitted to the National Ethics and Disciplinary Committee through the National Secretary, the affected members described the suspension as a “constitutional catastrophe,” arguing that the NEC anchored its decision on “Article 7 (5d)” of the 2023 NUJ Constitution — a provision they insist…

Governor Dauda Lawal has commended the troops of the Joint Task Force (North West) Operation Fansan Yamma for achieving significant operational successes against bandits in Zamfara State. The troops of the Joint Task Force launched an elaborate and coordinated onslaught in the early hours of Thursday, May 7, 2026, in the Kaura Namoda and Birnin Magaji Local Government Areas of Zamfara State. Following the encounter, troops effectively neutralised three gang leaders and recovered a cache of weapons and ammunition, which included an AK-47 rifle, a machine gun, a locally fabricated handgun, seven rifle magazines and a total of 571 rounds…

The MasterChef Nigeria kitchen is no stranger to unexpected twists — and this week delivered one of its biggest surprises yet. In a dramatic turn of events, previously eliminated home cooks Fads, Pearl and Margaret were given an extraordinary second chance: a shot at redemption and an opportunity to fight their way back into the competition. With a place back in the MasterChef kitchen — and a chance to compete for the life-changing ₦73 million prize — on the line, the trio faced a high-pressure Redemption Challenge centred around one deceptively simple ingredient: eggs. Tasked with mastering three culinary fundamentals in just 10…

A wave of unrest swept through Abeokuta South on Monday as hundreds of members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) trooped out in a massive protest against what they described as an alleged plot to impose candidates through a “shadow primary election” ahead of the party primaries for Senatorial, House of Representatives, and House of Assembly positions in Ogun Central. The aggrieved party members, carrying placards and chanting solidarity songs, stormed the APC State Secretariat to register their dissatisfaction over what they termed an attempt by a few party leaders to hijack the democratic process within the party. Speaking during…

SuperSport’s new advertising campaign launched today, 11 May across more than 20 English- and Portuguese-speaking African countries to coincide with the start of the FIFA World Cup 2026™. This campaign marks the first collaboration between BETC (CANAL+’s long-standing partner for 40 years) and a brand from the MultiChoice Group. As the official broadcaster of the entire tournament (all 104 matches live), SuperSport (available via DStv and GOtv) will deliver an exceptional 24/7 broadcast offering, featuring four dedicated live and streaming channels, hosted by high-profile expert pundits. Matches will also be broadcast with the option of several local languages, in addition…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has expressed shock over the death of the President of the League of Imams and Alfas in Ogun State and Grand Chief Imam of Yewaland, Sheikh Sikirulai Babalola. The governor spoke on Sunday during the burial ceremony of the late Islamic cleric held at Igan Alalade in Yewa North Local Government Area of the state. Abiodun described the late Sheikh Babalola as a devoted Muslim and respected Islamic scholar who rose to the highest level of leadership within the Muslim community in the state. According to the governor, the deceased not only served as…

His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Zamfara State, Dr. Dauda Lawal, has officially approved the sum of N3.2 billion for the complete renovation, accreditation, and commencement of academic activities at the Zamfara State School of Nursing and Health Sciences, located in Zurmi Local Government Area. This was confirmed in an official statement released marking a major intervention in the state’s ailing healthcare education sector, which has suffered years of neglect and infrastructural decay. According to government sources, the funds will be channeled into three critical areas: the overhauling of lecture halls, administrative blocks, student hostels, and practical demonstration labs to…

Thousands of Eti-Osa residents in Lagos at the weekend declared their support for President Bola Tinubu, governorship hopeful Obafemi Hamzat and a member of the State House of Assembly, Noheem Adams ahead of the forthcoming elections. Those who attended the event included the Central Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Eti-Osa headed by Engr. Murphy Adetoro, a member of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC). Others are the chairmen of the three local government areas of Eti-Osa constituency 1, APC ward chairmen, traditional rulers and the Lekki Residents Association who had all earlier adopted Adams, a majority leader…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to restoring the relevance of traditional institutions in Nigeria’s governance structure, describing monarchs as indispensable partners in promoting peace, security, and grassroots development across the country. Tinubu stated this on Saturday during the final farewell and reception held in honour of the late Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona at the Dipo Dina Stadium. Represented by Dapo Abiodun, the President said the Renewed Hope Agenda of his administration had deliberately repositioned traditional rulers from ceremonial figures to active stakeholders in governance, conflict resolution, economic mobilisation, and nation-building. According to him, the Federal Government…

ABEOKUTA – Olufunbi Majekodunmi, the PDP consensus candidate for Abeokuta South 1, has formally clarified the status of his resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC), while issuing a strong appeal for internal unity within his current party.In a statement released to address recent inquiries, Majekodunmi maintained that he followed all necessary protocols to sever ties with his former party.”I wish to clearly state that I duly submitted my resignation letters to the APC Ward Chairman, Local Government leadership, and State Secretariat as required,” Majekodunmi stated.Addressing questions regarding his activity at the grassroots level during the transition, he noted, “I…