Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has stated that preparations for the Osun governorship election are part of the commission’s overall plans for the 2027 general elections, describing the state as strategically important in Nigeria’s electoral calendar. Prof Amupitan made the revelation on Friday during a courtesy visit to … Read more
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called his selection of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as his running mate in the 1999 presidential election the biggest error of his political career. Obasanjo made the comment in Lagos during a fireside discussion with renowned entertainer Charles Oputa, often known as Charly Boy, during the Charly Boy Foundation’s … Read more
Comrade Isaac Balami, former Deputy Campaign Manager for the Obi/Datti Presidential Campaign, led Obedient leaders and professionals to a meeting with the President’s son, Seyi Tinubu, in Abuja on Friday, where they pledged their support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. Balami joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) following the … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has advised Supervisory Presiding Officers (SPOs) and transport unions against partisanship. It asked them to oversee the timely deployment of workers and election materials throughout the state. The warning comes ahead of the August 15 Osun State governorship election. Prof. Joash Amupitan, the INEC Chairman, made the directions on … Read more
After Friday’s preseason friendly loss to Birmingham, Barcelona manager Hansi Flick addressed the team’s performance. After a scoreless draw, Flick watched as Birmingham prevailed over Barcelona in a 3-2 penalty shootout. At Birmingham’s St. Andrew’s Stadium, Hamza Abdelkarim scored both of Barcelona’s goals in the first half of the match. In his postgame interview, Flick … Read more
Tragically, two police officers lost their lives in a vehicle accident on Friday morning in the Kawo region of Kaduna State while on duty along Ali Akilu vehicle. At the General Hassan Katsina U-turn, also known as the Water U-turn, an accident happened at about 7:00 a.m. The police officers were on duty when a … Read more
During a confrontation over an alleged Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lane violation, police officers stationed at the Odo Iya Alaro Link Bridge in the Maryland region of Lagos State allegedly shoved a motorist off the bridge. On Friday, Objectv Media posted a video to Facebook in which the accusation was made. The officers pulled over … Read more
Amid increasing political speculation about the former Nigerian leader’s participation in the run-up to the 2027 general election, Peter Obi, a presidential contender for the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), met with Olusegun Obasanjo on Wednesday. Esther Umoh, who was Obi’s photographer, posted photos from the gathering on X. “Earlier today, the presidential candidate of the … Read more
In Ebonyi State, PWDs have taken to the streets to protest what they see as the government’s failure to adequately support their needs. They are calling for monthly subventions, welfare assistance, and the swift passage of the Disability Bill, which has already been passed by the State House of Assembly. In addition to holding a … Read more
After years of suffering after retiring, over 400 EBSU employees have petitioned Francis Nwifuru, governor of Ebonyi State, to step in and pay their unpaid pensions and gratuities.‎ The retirees approached Rev. Fr. Abraham Nwali, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the University’s Governing Council, on a Wednesday courtesy visit in Abakaliki, and made the appeal. … Read more