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OYHA 2027: Hon. ODUOLA OLUMIDE SUNDAY (ALAYÀKÍ) Picks PDP Nomination Form, Poised for Effective Legislative Representation in Ona-Ara Constituency

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••• Vows Quality, Inclusive and People-Oriented Representation for Ona-Ara The political atmosphere in Ona-Ara Local Government received a major boost as a frontline grassroots politician and respected community leader, Hon. ODUOLA OLUMIDE SUNDAY popularly known as ALAYÀKÍ ONA-ARA, officially obtained the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Expression of Interest and Nomination forms to contest for the position of Member, Oyo State House of Assembly, representing Ona-Ara State Constituency in the forthcoming 2027 General Election. Hon. ALAYÀKÍ’s decision to formally join the race has continued to attract widespread commendations from party faithful, youths, women groups, artisans, market leaders, and stakeholders across Ona-Ara Constituency who described him as a symbol of hope, capacity, and people-oriented leadership. Speaking shortly after obtaining the nomination form, Hon. ALAYÀKÍ ONA-ARA reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to quality representation, impact...
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OYHA 2027: Hon. ODUOLA OLUMIDE SUNDAY (ALAYÀKÍ) Picks PDP Nomination Form, Poised for Effective Legislative Representation in Ona-Ara Constituency

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••• Vows Quality, Inclusive and People-Oriented Representation for Ona-Ara The political atmosphere in Ona-Ara Local Government received a major boost as a frontline grassroots politician and respected community leader, Hon. ODUOLA OLUMIDE SUNDAY popularly known as ALAYÀKÍ ONA-ARA, officially obtained the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Expression of Interest and Nomination forms to contest for the position of Member, Oyo State House of Assembly, representing Ona-Ara State Constituency in the forthcoming 2027 General Election. Hon. ALAYÀKÍ’s decision to formally join the race has continued to attract widespread commendations from party faithful, youths, women groups, artisans, market leaders, and stakeholders across Ona-Ara Constituency who described him as a symbol of hope, capacity, and people-oriented leadership. Speaking shortly after obtaining the nomination form, Hon. ALAYÀKÍ ONA-ARA reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to quality representation, impactful legislat...
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Tinubu Appoints Aina JAMB Registrar

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday, appointed Professor Segun Aina Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB. The technologist and academic succeeds Professor Is-haq Oloyede following the expiration of his two-term tenure on July 31, 2026. According to a statement by the State House, Abuja, Aina, who turns 40 in July, brings a blend of engineering expertise and public-sector experience to Nigeria’s national admissions agency. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Systems Engineering from the University of Kent and completed both an MSc in Internet Computing and Network Security and a PhD in Digital Signal Processing at Loughborough University in the U.K. Aina is also an alumnus of the Senior Management Programme at Lagos Business School. A professor of computer engineering at Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, Aina’s relationship with JAMB dates to his National Youth Service, when he first worked with the board.  Over 15 years ...
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TOPTORI NEWS PARTNERS WITH SECURITY AGENCIES TO COMBAT THE MENACE OF FAKE NEWS AND MISINFORMATION

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In an era where information travels at the speed of a click, the responsibility to safeguard the truth has never been more critical.  TopTori News, Nigeria’s premier platform for fresh gists and true stories, today issues an urgent public advisory regarding the devastating real-world consequences of fake, unverified, and malicious news. Recent observations show a troubling rise in orchestrated misinformation campaigns designed to mislead the public.  #TopTori News, in alignment with the Nigerian Police Force and national security framework, reminds the general public that words have consequences, and fake news is a threat to national security. The Cost of Misinformation Fake news is not harmless gossip. When unverified reports are amplified, they have the immediate capacity to cause: Widespread Panic & Fear : Destabilizing communities and disrupting daily lives. Public Disorder & Violence: Inciting unwarranted hostility and physical harm. Interference with ...
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INEC Confirms Receipt of Membership Registers Of All 22 Parties

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that all 22 registered political parties have submitted their membership registers in compliance with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2026. In a statement issued on Friday, the Commission disclosed that the submissions were completed as of 8 May 2026, two days ahead of the extended deadline granted to political parties. INEC explained that the extension followed concerns raised by political parties during a meeting held on 24 March 2026 regarding the timeline outlined in the Revised Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election. According to the Commission, the original deadline of 21 April 2026 was subsequently shifted to 10 May 2026 to align with Section 77(4) of the Electoral Act 2026 and the actual dates fixed by political parties for their primaries. The Commission noted that parties were permitted to conduct their primaries within the approved window from 23 April to 30 May 202...
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US Court Jails Nigerian-Born Professor Nkechy Ezeh For 70 Months Over $1.4m Preschool Fund FraudCrime

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 A United States Federal District Court has sentenced Dr. Nkechy Ezeh, a prominent Nigerian-born associate professor of education, to 70 months in prison for masterminding a massive $1.4 million (over ₦2.1 billion) fraud scheme that targeted donor and taxpayer funds meant for vulnerable preschool children. The final judgment was delivered by Chief U.S. District Judge Hala Y. Jarbou in Michigan, who strongly rebuked the scholar, describing her as “a fraud and a thief” who orchestrated a “brazen and widespread” system of public theft. The Daycare Extravagance Scheme Dr. Nkechy Ezeh, 61, served as an Associate Professor of Education at Aquinas College and was the founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative (ELNC). The Michigan-based nonprofit was funded heavily by private donors alongside the U.S. Departments of Health and Education to provide free meals, transportation, and advocacy for children from low-income, underserved familie...
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THE BASA MOMENT: A JOURNEY OF RESILIENCE, GROWTH, AND RENEWED HOPE IN OYO POLITICS

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By Seye Akanmu-Bode In politics, there are seasons—and then there are moments. The former obey calendars and calculations; the latter belong to destiny. On the 13th May 2027, Hon. Bolanle Aminat Sarumi-Aliyu—widely known as BASA—walked into the PDP secretariat, submitted her expression of interest and nomination forms, and went through the screening for her quest to represent Oyo Central Senatorial District in the Senate. On the surface, it was a routine exercise. But for those who have followed her turbulent journey through Oyo State politics, it was nothing short of a Gaullist moment. After the Second World War, France’s Fourth Republic staggered under the weight of quarrelling party barons who believed they alone could determine who led and who fell. Into that vacuum stepped Charles de Gaulle—not because the establishment anointed him, but because the French people, weary of political games, rallied around his personality, his resolve, and his unshak...
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