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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...

The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Minister Delegate at the Presidency in charge of Defence of the Republic of Cameroon, Joseph Assomo, to strengthen bilateral defence and security. According to the Nigerian Ministry of Defence on Tuesday, the agreement was signed in Yaounde after two days of deliberations attended by stakeholders from Nigeria and Cameroon to deepen bilateral defence cooperation and secure their shared southern borders. Credit: X | MODInfoNg

The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Minister Delegate at the Presidency in charge of Defence of the Republic of Cameroon, Joseph Assomo, to strengthen bilateral defence and security. According to the Nigerian Ministry of Defence on Tuesday, the agreement was signed in Yaounde after two days of deliberations attended by stakeholders from Nigeria and Cameroon to deepen bilateral defence cooperation and secure their shared southern borders. Credit: X | MODInfoNg