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Hon. Ismaeel Sodiq Opeyemi, popularly known as Elege, has officially emerged as the candidate of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) for the Ona Ara State Constituency seat in the Oyo State House of Assembly ahead of the 2027 general elections. Elege secured the party’s ticket following the successful conduct of the ADP primary election held…

A fresh forensic review of the controversial audio recording allegedly linked to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and circulated online by social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has raised serious doubts about the authenticity of the viral voice note. The audio, which sparked widespread reactions across Nigeria’s political and social media…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar emerged as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress after winning the party’s nationwide direct primary election conducted across Nigeria’s 8,809 wards ahead of the 2027 general election. Atiku defeated two major contenders — former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi and banker-politician Mohammed Hayatu-Deen — in the keenly contested…

In the political landscape of Ona Ara Local Government Area, one name that continues to resonate strongly among youths, community leaders, artisans, and grassroots stakeholders is Hon. Ismaeel Sodiq Opeyemi, popularly known as ELEGE. A respected grassroots mobilizer, philanthropist, and progressive politician, Hon. Opeyemi is contesting to represent the Ona Ara Constituency in the Oyo…

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as public holidays to commemorate this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration, popularly known as Sallah. The declaration was announced by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, through a statement issued in Abuja and signed by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr. Magdalene Ajani.…

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has concluded its 2026 national convention in Abuja with the emergence of Akinteye Babatunde as the new national president of the apex student body. The keenly contested election, held at the Old Parade Ground in Abuja, once again spotlighted the intricate process through which Nigerian students elect leaders…

The aspiration of Hon. Ismaeel Opeyemi Elege to represent Ona Ara Constituency in the Oyo State House of Assembly under the platform of the Action Democratic Party (ADC) received another boost as members of the Idi-Ose Ifelagba Community Development Association, Zone 11, declared support for his ambition during a recent engagement meeting. The delegation, led…

The political battle for the 2027 governorship election in Kwara State is gradually taking shape as the two dominant political parties — the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) settle for their frontline candidates. On one side is Engr. Kale Kawu, the consensus candidate of the PDP backed by former Senate…

Thousands of Nigerians living, studying, and working in the United States could face fresh immigration challenges following new directives introduced by the U.S. government on Green Card applications. The new policy by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is expected to significantly change how many immigrants obtain permanent residency, particularly those already residing legally…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections have produced dramatic political outcomes across several states, with incumbent governors securing return tickets, influential political loyalists emerging victorious, and fresh power blocs taking shape within the ruling party. The exercises, conducted across the country amid heightened political tension and intense lobbying,…