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Chief Luqman Oyebisi Ilaka has built a reputation in Oyo State as both a respected political figure and a traditional leader.  Widely known as the Ladilu of Oyo Empire, he combines professional experience as a lawyer and financial expert with a longstanding record of public service. Over the years, his influence has extended beyond politics through philanthropy, educational support, assistance to small businesses, and community development initiatives that have strengthened his connection with grassroots communities across Oyo State. His electoral journey reflects a remarkable level of consistency that few politicians can claim. In the 2011 Oyo Central Senatorial Election, Ilaka secured 92,544 votes under the Accord Party, a performance that demonstrated significant personal popularity despite competing against stronger party structures.  Rather than fading from the political scene after defeat, he remained relevant and continued to command substantial support acro...

The Federal High Court in Abuja has remanded human rights activist and African Action Congress presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, at the Kuje Correctional Centre. Presiding Justice Mohammed Umar issued the order following the revocation of Sowore’s bail last week. The activist will remain in custody until Wednesday.  The court order came after Justice Umar dismissed an application by Sowore asking the judge to step down from the case. The Department of State Services is prosecuting Sowore over public remarks where he allegedly referred to President Bola Tinubu as a criminal, an allegation that Sowore denies.  Sowore represented himself during the Monday session. He explained that his legal team refused to continue appearing in the matter due to what they described as persistent unfair treatment and hostility from the judge. Sowore stated that his lawyers became afraid to represent him, forcing him to file and move a fresh recusal application personally. He add...

The five Local Government Areas that make up the Ibadan Less City axis — Oluyole, Ona-Ara, Egbeda, Lagelu, and Akinyele — on Sunday reaffirmed their support for the gubernatorial aspiration of Chief Lukman Oyebisi Ilaka under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), insisting that no individual should yet parade himself as the party's governorship candidate. The position was made known during the relaunch of the " Anfani For All" movement, a socio-political platform established in support of Chief Lukman Ilaka, held on June 21, 2026, at Elekuro High School, Owode, Ona-Ara Local Government Area, Ibadan. Speaking at the gathering, members of the movement cautioned against what they described as premature claims of victory by any aspirant, stressing that the party's processes and relevant authorities should be allowed to conclude all necessary procedures before anyone assumes the status of candidate. The group maintained that it is awaiting official communicati...

Mrs. Beatrice Idebasun, a Nigerian woman who was born in Edo and now lives in Canada, has accused her estranged husband, Mr. Efosa Surprise Okoro, of deceit, emotional betrayal, and abandonment. She claims that he used their marriage as a way to move to Canada before cutting off contact with her. Idebasun claims that when their friendship evolved into a devoted partnership, they were legally married on March 23, 2023, at the Federal Marriage Registry in Benin City, Edo State. She stated that the union was celebrated in front of family, friends, and loved ones and that she joined the marriage with the genuine belief that they were creating a future together while displaying a marriage certificate and pictures. She clarified that she put in a lot of effort to reconcile with her husband through legal immigration routes after relocating to Canada for her education. After their first application for a spousal work permit was denied, the pair applied for a tourist visa, which was...

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu has charged graduating recruits under the Restore Hope initiative to decisively confront bandits, kidnappers and other criminal elements threatening the peace and security of the nation. The COAS gave the charge on Thursday, 18 June 2026, during the graduation ceremony of the Restore Hope programme for the 90 Regular Recruit Intake at the Depot Nigerian Army Shooting Range, Zaria. Lieutenant General Shaibu emphasised that Nigeria is currently passing through a critical period in its history, as criminal elements masquerading as bandits and kidnappers continue to inflict hardship on citizens through abductions and the wanton destruction of lives and property. According to the Army Chief, “The security challenges confronting Nigeria today are complex, uncertain and ambiguous. Terrorism, banditry and other asymmetric threats demand not only courage, but also intelligence, discipline and strategic thinking. The era...

STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE  PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS MR KUNLE ELEBUTE AS CHAIRPERSON OF THE FINANCIAL REPORTING COUNCIL OF NIGERIA (FRCN) President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has appointed Mr Kunle Elebute, BA (Econ), FCA, as Chairperson of the Governing Board of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN). The appointment reinforces the Federal Government's commitment to strengthening corporate governance, enhancing investor confidence, and deepening transparency and accountability within Nigeria's financial reporting ecosystem. Mr Elebute is a distinguished Chartered Accountant and financial management consultant with over four decades of professional experience spanning Nigeria, West Africa, and global markets. He previously served as Senior Partner and Chief Executive Officer of KPMG Nigeria, Chairman of KPMG West Africa, and Chairman of KPMG Africa. During his illustrious career, he also served on KPMG's regional and global boards, including its Global B...