Major roads and public spaces in parts of Lagos witnessed an unprecedented surge of political activity as thousands of supporters of the Accord Party converged for a massive rally and press conference that effectively brought commercial and vehicular movement to a standstill in several locations. The rally and press conference, which drew party faithful, youth […]
The Foundation for Peace Professionals (PeacePro) has called on the Pope, European governments, Arab states, and institutions that historically benefited from slavery to move beyond acknowledgments and apologies and embrace meaningful accountability. PeacePro noted that while several governments, churches, and institutions have publicly acknowledged the historic crime of slavery, few have proposed concrete accountability measures […]
Thousands of supporters of Accord Party presidential candidate, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, on Thursday trooped out in Dawaki, Abuja, in a show of support following the party’s recently concluded presidential primary. The supporters, drawn from different parts of the Federal Capital Territory, gathered to receive Hashim as he met with members of the party to express appreciation […]
The Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Osun State Chapter, Comrade Akinbode Olakolupo Oluwasegun, popularly known as OmoAkin, has expressed concern over the recent wave of kidnappings across several states in the Southwest, urging the Osun State Government to take proactive measures to safeguard lives and property. In a statement issued to […]
Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has emerged as the preferred presidential candidate of the Accord Party following the successful conduct of the party’s affirmation primaries held across several states of the federation. The exercise, which recorded a massive turnout of party members and supporters, saw Dr. Hashim secure overwhelming affirmative votes, affirming his position as the party’s […]
Tension is rising in Afon community following the failure of police to arrest a herdsman who allegedly attacked a popular farm worker known as “More Blessings.” The victim sustained serious injuries after being assaulted with a cutlass in an incident that occurred on Friday, according to community sources and eyewitness accounts. Residents said the attack […]
Former Senate President and Waziri Ngeri of Ilorin Emirate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, last Thursday hosted his annual Ileya Hangout to mark the Eid-el-Adha festival, bringing together hundreds of supporters, associates, and community and religious leaders from across Kwara State in a warm and festive gathering that blended celebration with community service. The Ileya hangout, […]
Former presidential candidate and chieftain of the Accord Party, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has alleged that Nigeria is gradually sliding back into what he described as the “dark days” of the late General Sani Abacha era, accusing powerful political forces of attempting to cripple opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a strongly worded statement […]
The Akogun of Shao Kingdom, Elder Chief Dr. Oladunni Olanrewaju Alaba, has felicitated with Muslims in Shao, Kwara State, Nigeria, and across the world on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha. In his Sallah message, Chief Alaba congratulated Muslims on the successful completion of the Hajj pilgrimage and urged them to reflect on the lessons of sacrifice, […]
Prince Abiodun Badewa of the Odugbogun-Arowosilejoye Royal Family has emerged as the new Akeji-Ile-elect, the traditional ruler of Ikeji-Ile. His emergence was confirmed at a meeting of the royal family held at the family in Ikeji-Ile, where he was unanimously nominated as the consensus candidate of the family. Speaking with newsmen, the head of the […]
