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Owa of Igbajo Monarch Dies at 67 in Osun

Oba Adegboyega Famodun, the 30th Owa of Igbajo and former Osun APC chairman, has passed away at 67. Read about his legacy and the legal disputes surrounding his throne.

PDP Chair Calls for Review of Nigeria's Security

PDP National Chairman Kabiru Tanimu Turaki urges a comprehensive review of Nigeria's security architecture following mass abductions in Niger State. The UN reports 402 kidnapped in recent weeks.

No Contact from Papiri School Kidnappers - CAN

Niger CAN chairman confirms no communication from kidnappers who abducted 315 from St Mary's Catholic School. 265 pupils and teachers remain missing after 50 escaped. Parents traumatized.

Youths Honour INEC REC for Credible Anambra Election

Anambra youths hail INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan and honour REC Dr. Queen Elizabeth Agwu for overseeing Nigeria's most transparent governorship election. See how they achieved 97.8% result upload.

OPA faults Amupitan's credibility as INEC chair

Odua People's Assembly opposes Prof. Joash Amupitan's INEC nomination, warning it threatens electoral integrity. Lawyers' coalition supports this stance. Calls for Senate investigation.

APC Chairman Visits Niger Gov Over Missing Children

APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda visits Niger State Governor, pledging solidarity over the missing St. Mary's School children. He also commended security efforts and religious tolerance in the state.

20 Farmers Kidnapped in Niger State Attack

Armed bandits have kidnapped about 20 farmers, including pregnant women and children, from a rice farm in Niger state. This comes just days after a mass school abduction. Read the latest details.

NURTW Chairman Killed in Ilesa Shooting

NURTW chairman Adeboye Ademoroti shot dead in Ilesa. Osun police confirm investigation ongoing as Governor Adeleke warns against political violence. Read latest updates.

Turaki Featured in Times Africa Who's Who 2025

PDP National Chairman Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, has been recognized among Africa's most influential personalities in the 2025 Times Africa Who's Who. Discover his journey and impact on Nigerian politics.

MURIC: FG treating Amupitan as sacred cow

Muslim Rights Concern demands INEC chairman's removal over Christian genocide legal brief to US. Federal Government accused of protecting controversial appointee.

Police Doubt 50 Students' Escape in Niger

Niger State Police cannot verify CAN's report that 50 abducted Catholic school students escaped. Commissioner confirms only night-of-attack escapes verified. Read latest updates.

Pressure Mounts for Tinubu to Sack INEC Chairman

MURIC and civic groups demand President Tinubu remove INEC Chairman Amupitan over resurfaced 2020 legal brief on Christian genocide claims. Critics warn of electoral credibility crisis.

50 Niger Schoolchildren Escape Kidnappers

Fifty abducted children from St. Mary's Catholic School in Niger State have escaped captors. Over 250 students and staff remain missing following Friday's mass kidnapping. CAN confirms details.

50 Abducted Niger Pupils Escape, Names Released

Fifty pupils abducted from St. Mary Private School in Niger State have escaped captivity. Bishop Bulus Yohanna confirms 253 children and 12 staff remain held. Read the full list of names.

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