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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,…

The Niger State police command says it has detained a 13-year-old boy for allegedly defiling a four-year-old girl. The command’s spokesperson, Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed on Friday that the suspect allegedly took the minor to a dilapidated building, where he sexually assaulted her on May 14, 2026. “On 14th May 2026 at about 10 p.m., a…

A tragic incident has thrown residents of Obowo Local Government Area of Imo State into mourning after suspected gunmen allegedly beheaded a female nursing student identified as Wendy Achumba. The incident reportedly happened on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at her private off-campus apartment in Umulogho, Obowo LGA. Reports indicate that the victim’s lifeless body was…

The appointment of Professor Segun Aina as the next Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has continued to generate reactions across Nigeria’s education sector, particularly among students, academics and policy stakeholders. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved Aina’s appointment to succeed the outgoing Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, whose second tenure is expected to…