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By Sola Ojewusi Love, friendship, destiny and divine orchestration came together in a spectacular celebration on June 6, 2026, as Temitope Olátúnjí and Olátúnjí Sanusi exchanged marital vows in a colourful ceremony that attracted family members, friends, colleagues and well-wishers from across the country. The memorable wedding ceremony, held at the prestigious Nnokwa Hall, NNPC, Ejigbo, Lagos, was a fitting testament to the beauty of true love and companionship. Guests were treated to an unforgettable day of joy, glamour and heartfelt emotions as the couple embarked on their lifelong journey together. One of the most remarkable highlights of the union…

By Kolawole Omotola Olaide More than three decades after the passing of Chief Obafemi Awolowo, conversations about Nigeria’s future continue to circle back to the ideas and warnings of the late statesman. His name remains firmly etched in the nation’s political history, not merely because of the offices he held, but because of the depth of his thoughts on governance, federalism, education, and national development. Across generations, Awolowo has remained a reference point whenever discussions arise about Nigeria’s persistent political and economic challenges. His writings, speeches, and policy prescriptions are frequently revisited by scholars, politicians, and ordinary citizens seeking answers…

By Peter Omopo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Rabiu Garba Aiki, winner of the Zuru State Constituency by-election for the Kebbi State House of Assembly. The result was announced at the official collation centre by the Returning Officer and Collation Officer, Professor Muhammad Bashar Danladi of the Federal University Birnin Kebbi. According to Danladi, Aiki secured 4,871 votes to defeat his closest rival, Aliyu Galadima Muhammad of the Labour Party (LP), who polled 168 votes. The Returning Officer disclosed that the constituency has 109,385 registered voters, while 5,156 voters…

By Peter Omopo Governor Biodun Oyebanji has pledged to intensify efforts in delivering good governance and development to the people of Ekiti State following his re-election in Saturday’s governorship poll. Oyebanji, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), made the pledge shortly after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared him winner of the election. Speaking after the announcement of the results, the governor expressed gratitude to the electorate for renewing his mandate and assured them of continued commitment to selfless service. “I will continue to serve the people of Ekiti. I have a proper understanding of the responsibility…

By Peter Omopo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Governor Biodun Oyebanji, winner of the Ekiti State governorship election held on Saturday, securing a second term in office. The declaration was made in the early hours of Sunday by the Returning Officer for the election, Professor Adenike Oladiji, Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, at the INEC State Headquarters in Ado-Ekiti. Announcing the final results, Oladiji stated that Oyebanji satisfied all constitutional requirements and was therefore returned elected. According to the results released by INEC, Oyebanji polled 319,224…

By Kolawole Omotola Olaide Nigeria’s leading electricity generation company, Egbin Power Plc, has announced the commencement of applications for its 2026 PowerUp Internship Programme aimed at providing practical industry experience for young undergraduates. The internship initiative is designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world professional practice by exposing students to hands-on training in the power generation sector. Egbin Power, widely regarded as the largest power generating station in Nigeria and one of the biggest single generating plants in Sub-Saharan Africa, said the programme will run from July to December 2026. According to the company, the internship will…

By Peter Omopo Former President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has come under criticism following remarks in which he described himself as the “life president” of the federation, a statement that has sparked debate within Nigeria’s football community amid the country’s absence from the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup. In an opinion article published by Vanguard and authored by Douglas Baye-Osagie, Pinnick’s comments during an interview on Arise Television were described as inappropriate and inconsistent with the principles of accountability and democratic governance expected of modern sports administration. During the interview, Pinnick stated that he remains actively…

By Peter Omopo The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ekiti State, Bunmi Omoseyindemi, has described Saturday’s governorship election as peaceful, accessible and well-organised across the state. Speaking with journalists at the INEC headquarters in Ado-Ekiti, Omoseyindemi expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the election, stating that reports from across the state indicated that the process was generally smooth and orderly. The REC noted that polling units opened largely on schedule, in line with assurances previously given by the commission. According to him, monitoring reports showed that about 97 per cent of polling units…

By Peter Omopo No fewer than six persons have been confirmed dead following a multiple-vehicle collision involving tankers, articulated trucks and private vehicles at the Ibadan Toll Gate axis of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The accident, which occurred on Friday night, sparked a major fire outbreak and caused severe traffic congestion that left hundreds of commuters stranded for several hours. Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service, Moroof Akinwande, confirmed the incident, stating that eight other victims were rescued from the wreckage and handed over to officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) for medical attention. According to Akinwande, the…

By Peter Omopo The government of Ireland has deported 42 South African nationals who were residing illegally in the country, as part of a renewed crackdown on unlawful migration. According to reports, the deportees, comprising nine men, 18 women and 15 children travelling as family units, were removed from the country on a chartered flight from Dublin Airport on Thursday and arrived in South Africa on Friday morning. The operation reportedly cost the Irish government €735,000, equivalent to approximately $845,000, although authorities said the figure represents an initial estimate and that the final cost would be determined after the completion…