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Osun Governorship Poll: Why Competence Trumps Charisma

At defining moments in the history of a state, elections cease to be routine political exercises and become referendums on direction, identity, and...

Lifestyle

For BJ, from Birthday Tribute to Prosaic Dirge – THISDAYLIVE

By Olu Obafemi I wrote a tribute for Emeritus Professor Biodun Jeyifo to mark his 80th birthday titled “BJ at the Portals of...

Politics

INEC Shifts 2027 Presidential Poll To January 16

…Governorship, State Assembly Elections to Hold February 6 Zainab Abioye The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rescheduled the 2027 presidential and National...

Business

Army Foils Kidnap Attempt, Rescues 3 Victims in Enugu

Troops of Sector 1 under Operation Whirl Stroke have foiled a kidnapping attempt along the Enugu–Otukpo Road, rescuing three victims. The development was...

Lifestyle

A Night of Glamour, Empowerment Seals Nancy Osuji’s Reign as Face of Zikel 2026 – THISDAYLIVE

Mary Nnah In a spectacular celebration of beauty, confidence, and purpose, Nancy Osuji was crowned the winner of the 7th Face of Zikel...

Politics

INEC Sets Aside N12bn for PVCs, N500m for Sanitiser Ahead Of 2027 Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has proposed a total of N873.78 billion for the 2027 general elections, including N12.29 billion for the...

Business

Meta Sues Advertisers Over Celebrity Deepfake Scams

US tech giant, Meta, filed lawsuits on Thursday against several individuals and companies in Brazil and China who used celebrity deepfakes to advertise...

Lifestyle

Sowore Carpets Police, Umahi Over Arrest of Businesswoman Who Alleged N250m Debt, Sexual Advances – THISDAYLIVE

Uzoma Mba  Former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has criticised the Nigeria Police Force and the Minister of...

Politics

Next Oyo Governor Must Be Loyal To People, Says Makinde

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has declared that the choice of his successor ahead of the 2027 governorship election will be based on...