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Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has dismissed recent calls for the declaration of a state of emergency in the state, describing them as a continuation of what he termed a failed plot by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to seize power through backdoor. The governor was reacting to appeals by some civil society groups for emergency rule following recent developments in the state. Adeleke, however, described the groups as “faceless” and alleged that the call was a desperate move orchestrated by former governor Gboyega Oyetola and APC governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji. In a statement issued on Saturday in Osogbo,…

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has described education as an essential tool to empower people against slavery and brute force. He stated this on Thursday while speaking as the at the inauguration of Minaret University, Ikirun and the investiture of the pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Abdullah Abdur-Rahman. Adeleke said Osun under his watch is building upon the legacy of the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo which guaranteed an active citizenry that is ready and capable of resisting tyranny, impunity and lawlessness. While lauding Ahmadiyya Muslim community, the founder of the institution, the governor said, “With…

In Against All Odds, Innocent Chukwuma, the inveterate activist and social change advocate comes to life. Reading Innocent’s biography, is a masterclass on the history and socio-political evolution of Nigeria as it is a treatise on love, compassion, endurance, the strength of the human spirit, and one man’s creativity, ingenuity and desire to make a difference. Against All Odds: A Biography of Innocent Chukwuma emerges not simply as a chronicle of one man’s defiance against the vicissitudes of life, but as a profound meditation on a vanishing ethos in Nigerian public life – that of unyielding, principled insistence. Through its…

Cancer advocates and survivors have warned that late detection, stigma and limited access to care are worsening cancer deaths in Nigeria, urging Nigerians to prioritise early screening and seek medical help promptly. This was said on Saturday during a cancer awareness walk held in Abuja as part of activities to mark the 2026 World Cancer Day, drawing attention to the growing burden of the disease and gaps in prevention and treatment. The walk, organised by Project Pink Blue in collaboration with partner organisations, took off from the Transcorp Hilton, Maitama, with participants marching through parts of the district to call…

Nigeria’s Falconets secured a narrow but important 1-0 victory over Senegal on Saturday to take a slim advantage into the second leg of their third-round qualifier for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland. Playing at home in Abeokuta, the perennial World Cup contenders dominated large spells of the encounter, creating several scoring chances. Unfortunately, the Falconets found the net just once through substitute Kindness Ifeanyi in the second half. The result leaves the tie delicately balanced ahead of next week’s return leg in Dakar. The Falconets went into the match under pressure, having been reminded by head…

Operatives of the Kogi State Police Command, in collaboration with the Nigerian Army, local hunters and vigilante groups, have arrested eight suspected criminal elements, including alleged informants, during coordinated bush-combing operations across parts of the state. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday in Lokoja by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Saliu Oyiza Afusat. The statement noted that the exercise involved thorough combing of identified forested and remote areas suspected to be vulnerable to criminal exploitation in the state. Police authorities said the operation forms part of continuous, intelligence-led security measures routinely conducted across different…

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has met with the Chancellor of Baze University, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, to discuss plans for the establishment of a School of Aviation in Abuja, a move aimed at boosting Nigeria’s aviation manpower and reducing dependence on foreign training. Baba-Ahmed, who was the running mate to Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi during the 2023 general election, led a delegation of Baze University’s management on a courtesy and project-advocacy visit to the Ministry in his office in Abuja. Members of the delegation included the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Jamila Shu’ara, the Registrar, Prof Abiodun…

Transcorp Power Plc has announced key corporate actions following the release of its audited financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025. The power generation company proposed a final dividend of ₦4.00 per ordinary share, subject to shareholders’ approval and applicable withholding tax. When combined with the interim dividend of ₦1.50 per share paid on August 18, 2025, the total dividend for the 2025 financial year stands at ₦5.50 per share. The dividend announcement aligns with the company’s recently reported 30 percent year-on-year revenue growth to ₦398.27 billion and profit after tax of ₦91.42 billion. Qualification and Register Closure…

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated has released its unaudited financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, posting strong earnings growth driven by higher revenue, improved operating performance, and balance-sheet expansion. Gross earnings rose by 14 percent to ₦4.82 trillion, compared with ₦4.21 trillion recorded in the 2024 financial year. Revenue increased by 18 percent to ₦3.67 trillion, up from ₦3.11 trillion in the prior year. Operating profit before impairment charges climbed 29 percent year on year to ₦1.89 trillion, reflecting stronger core banking performance across the group’s operating markets. Profitability Strengthens Profit before tax increased by 30 percent to ₦1.28…

By Blaise Udunze The Central Bank of Nigeria’s recapitalisation exercise, which is scheduled for a March 31, 2026, deadline, has continued to reignite optimism across financial markets and is designed to build stronger, more resilient banks capable of financing a $1 trillion economy. With the ongoing exercise, the industry has been witnessing bank valuations rising, investors are enthusiastic, and balance sheets are swelling. However, beneath these encouraging headline numbers, unbeknownst to many, or perhaps some troubling aspects that the industry players have chosen not to talk about, are the human cost of consolidation and the infrastructure deficit. Recapitalisation often leads…