Ogun, Lagos Declare Thursday Public Holiday for 2026 Isese Day
Lagos/Ogun, Nigeria – August 19, 2026 The governments of Ogun and Lagos States have declared Thursday, August 20, 2026, as a public holiday to celebrate the 2026 Isese Day. The…
Willie Workman’s Social Impact Film “Through Her Lense” Nominated for Directors Guild of Nigeria Awards 2026
Lagos, Nigeria – August 19, 2026 Nigerian conscious musician and filmmaker Amb. Willie Workman Oga, popularly known as Willie Workman, has scored another major recognition as his short film Through…
Adebutu Hits Back at Rivals, Tells Awori Obas: “We Need True Son of Ogun, Not Ekiti-Epe Candidate”
Ota, Ogun State – August 19, 2026 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship Candidate, Hon. Chief Oladipupo Adebutu (Lisaje of Ota Awori Kingdom), has declared that Ogun State needs a true…
Palace of Olofin of Ado-Odo Clarifies: Adebutu’s Visit to Olota Does Not Represent All Awori Traditional Rulers
Ado-Odo, Ogun State – August 19, 2026 The Palace of the Olofin Adimula of Ado-Odo has clarified that the recent visit of the PDP Governorship Candidate, Hon. Ladi Adebutu, to…
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NIGERIA NEWSPresidential Candidates Sign National Peace Accord Ahead of 2027 PollsPresidential candidates signed the National Peace Accord ahead of the 2027 elections in Abuja. The ceremony was attended by party…
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NIGERIA NEWSHURIWA Commends Osun Voters, Demands Probe of Vote-BuyingHuman Rights Writers Association of Nigeria commended Osun voters for defending democracy in Saturday’s election. HURIWA also urged security agencies to investigate…
Adeleke’s Campaign Protests Release of APC Candidate Arrested by Navy Over Alleged Gun Possession
DDNewsOnline – Lagos, August 14, 2026 The Imole Campaign Council, the campaign organisation of Governor Ademola Adeleke, has protested the release of an All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Assembly…
INEC Explains Deployment of 16 RECs to Osun for Saturday’s Governorship Election
DDNewsOnline – Lagos, August 14, 2026 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has explained the deployment of 16 Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) from different states to Osun State for Saturday’s…
Accord Party Alleges Coordinated Attacks by ‘APC Thugs’, Claims 15 Members Killed Ahead of Osun Election
DDNewsOnline – Lagos, August 14, 2026 The Osun State chapter of the Accord Party has alleged that gunmen it described as “APC thugs” launched coordinated attacks on its members and…
Awori Development Union Submits Position Paper on National Policing Bill, Demands Indigenous Recruitment and Anti-Abuse Safeguards
DDNewsOnline – Lagos, August 14, 2026 The Awori Development Union (ADUN), the apex socio-cultural organisation representing the indigenous Awori people of Lagos and Ogun States, has submitted a detailed public…