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Francis Fadahunsi, senator representing the Osun East Senatorial District, has asked his supporters to kill members of the Accord Party ahead of the state’s August 15 governorship election. In a video shared on X on Tuesday by David “Davido” Adeleke, Afrobeat singer, the All Progressives Congress (APC) senator, who spoke in Yoruba, asked his supporters to lynch members of the Accord Party. “From now on, whenever you see Accord members, kill them. I authorise you to kill them. They have wives and children too,” Fadahunsi said. “This is a federal government election. On election day, even if they come with…

By Vincent Akindele The appointment of Asiwaju Hon. Yemi Aderibigbe as Director-General of the APC Oyo Gubernatorial Election Campaign Council by Senator Sharafadeen Alli, the APC governorship candidate for Oyo State in 2027, is a decision that speaks to both strategy and principle. For Aderibigbe, it is a double honour, as the appointment coincides with his birthday. Aderibigbe is a legal practitioner by training, and he brings to the role the discipline, credibility and public trust that are essential for mobilising broad-based support and securing victory for the APC in the 2027 election. His standing in Oyo politics is rooted…

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has warned Nigerians against fake and AI-generated employment letters being circulated in the name of the commission. The NUPRC also cautioned members of the public against fraudsters allegedly demanding money from unsuspecting job seekers under the guise of helping them secure employment with the commission. The warning was contained in a statement issued by the NUPRC Head of Media and Corporate Communications, Eniola Akinkuotu, on X on Tuesday. According to the commission, it had received reports of fake employment letters bearing the names of individuals unknown to the organisation. It also said some…

The Nigerian Army has announced the commencement of applications for the Short Service Combatant Commission (SSCC) Course 50/2027. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, the Army invited eligible Nigerians, including qualified civilians and serving military personnel, to apply for commission as SSCC officers. Successful applicants will, after completing the required training, be commissioned to serve in the Combat Arms, including the Infantry and Armour Corps, and Combat Support Arms, comprising the Artillery, Engineers, Signals and Intelligence Corps. According to the recruitment notice, applicants must meet the following requirements: Applicants must be aged 23 to 27 years by 10 January…

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a nationwide awareness campaign aimed at helping investors and beneficiaries recover unclaimed dividends and inherited investments, as part of efforts to strengthen investor protection and reduce the volume of dormant assets in Nigeria’s capital market. The initiative, unveiled in Abuja through the Probate/Unclaimed Monies Awareness and Investor Clinic, seeks to educate investors, beneficiaries and estate executors on probate procedures, estate administration and the processes involved in accessing financial assets left behind by deceased relatives. Speaking at the event, the Director-General of the SEC, Dr Emomotimi Agama, said the Commission was addressing a…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a US-led Gaza plan endorsed by Hamas, marking a fresh disagreement with US President Donald Trump as Netanyahu faces pressure from his right-wing allies ahead of elections. Netanyahu said on Sunday that Israel would not accept the 15-point proposal, which Hamas agreed to in late July. “Israel rejects the 15-point document,” Netanyahu told a cabinet meeting. He also said the Israeli military would not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas was genuinely disarmed. “The Israeli military will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed, and will continue to thwart threats against…

US President Donald Trump has warned FIFA against removing president Gianni Infantino, saying it would be a “terrible mistake” as pressure mounts on the football chief over a controversial commercial proposal. Trump’s intervention comes after UEFA, CONCACAF and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) accused FIFA of breaking trust over the abandoned FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) plan. The proposal would have created a new company to manage the commercial and ticketing rights for FIFA competitions, including the World Cup. A 21% stake in the proposed company was expected to be sold to a private investment firm. “FIFA would be making a…

A lifelike sex doll was mistaken for human remains after it was found inside an abandoned suitcase in rural Australia, police said. Two men were driving through the Australian countryside on Sunday when they discovered the suitcase, which appeared to contain human remains. The discovery triggered a major police response, with a strike force of homicide detectives and forensic experts assembled to investigate what was initially treated as a possible murder. However, forensic examinations soon revealed that the apparent remains were actually a lifelike sex doll, according to Australia’s public broadcaster ABC. New South Wales Police Superintendent Linda Bradbury said…

Nigeria’s cost of living crisis is deepening as millions of households struggle with soaring food, housing, transport and electricity costs ahead of the 2027 general election. For Grace Adama, a health NGO worker in Abuja, her monthly salary of 135,000 naira is no longer enough to cover her basic needs. “If I’m paid today, my salary stays with me just for one week,” Adama told Reuters. “If you see the cost of living, house, electricity, everything has gone up.” Her experience reflects the growing pressure on households following President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, including the removal of petrol subsidies, naira…

Colombia has declared a state of emergency after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake killed at least 111 people, injured 87 and damaged more than 1,000 buildings. The earthquake struck western Colombia at 7:34 am local time on Monday, triggering frantic rescue operations as emergency teams searched for survivors trapped beneath collapsed buildings. President Abelardo de la Espriella, who was appointed just three days earlier, said the government had deployed all available resources to protect lives and assist affected communities. “The national government is maintaining all its capacities deployed to protect lives, assist affected communities and deliver aid to every area that…