As this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration approaches, the escalating cost of livestock and other food items is reshaping how Muslim faithful across Nigeria prepare for the annual festival. From Kano to Oyo, Kogi, Kwara, and Ekiti, there are indications that many families may not celebrate the festival as they usually did. Owing to the high cost […]
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As Nigerians prepare for the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebration, the rising prices of rams, cows, chickens, and staple food items are placing significant financial strain on families across the country. SUNDAY TRIBUNE conducted a market survey in Lagos, Oyo, Rivers, and Anambra states to highlight the challenges faced by Nigerians as the economy continues to worsen, […]
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A teenage girl in Russia allegedly pranked her parents and doctors into believing that she was suffering from severe and unexplainable bleeding just so that she could avoid going to school, the country’s media reported on Friday. Popular Russian Telegram channel, Mash, shared the bizarre story of a Moscow couple who had been trying to […]
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One of Nollywood’s most recognisable actresses, Beverly Osu has remained a prominent figure in the entertainment industry since her emergence from reality television, evolving into a respected actress known for her emotional depth, resilience, and fearless personality. In this interview with Segun Adebayo, Beverly opens up about the misconceptions that have trailed her career, the […]
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Chairman of the African Action Congress, AAC, in Osun State, Tayo Adeyemi, and a senatorial aspirant, Omotayo Folaranmi, have disagreed over plans to void the party’s Osun East Senatorial ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The AAC state leadership had insisted that the senatorial ticket should not be contested.
The disagreement occurred during the party’s senatorial primary held on Saturday in Osogbo.
The primary, held behind Ralade Filling Station in Osogbo, was attended by party members and aspirants seeking various elective positions under the platform of the AAC.
Adeyemi, who led the state leadership at the venue, directed Folaranmi and his co-contender, Adewoyin Mojeed, to relinquish their ambitions for the senatorial seat and instead pursue House of Representatives tickets in their constituencies.
According to Adeyemi, “the decision followed consultations among elders and leaders of the party in the state concerning the strategy for the 2027 elections.
“The elders of the party met today and our agreement is not to pick anyone for the senatorial ticket of the party for Osun East.”
Folaranmi, however, rejected the proposal and maintained that he remained committed to contesting for the senate seat under the platform of the party.
He stated, “They have said we should step down for each other, and my co-contender has decided to do so, leaving only me as the aspirant. The leadership of the party should announce me as the consensus candidate instead of wasting the chances of our party.”
The aspirant appealed to the national leadership of the party to intervene and give a final decision on the matter, insisting that he had worked towards securing the senate ticket for a long period.
Folaranmi also urged his supporters to remain calm while calling on the party leadership to ensure fairness and justice in resolving the dispute over the Osun East Senatorial ticket.
AAC chairman, aspirant clash over Osun East senatorial ticket
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The immediate past National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mustapha Salihu, has been declared winner of the party’s Adamawa Central Senatorial Primary.
The primary was conducted on Saturday, May 23, across the seven local government areas of the Adamawa Central Zone after it was earlier postponed by the state leadership of the party, which cited logistical reasons.
Mustapha Salihu, who was the National Vice Chairman for the North-East until he was succeeded earlier this year, polled 147,219 votes to win the Adamawa Central senatorial ticket.
Eight other aspirants took part in the primary, including Saidu Hayatu Galadima, who got 32,436 votes; Abdulhamid Abbati, who got 14,833 votes; Hafsatu Ibrahim Modibbo, who got 9,679 votes; Aishatu Aliyu, who got 6,179 votes; Umar Buba Bindi, who got 3,930 votes; Rabi Andrew, who got 2,620 votes; Aminu Iya Abbas, who got 2,182 votes; and Abdulazeez Murtala Nyako, who got 1,372 votes.
In his acceptance speech, the ticket bearer, Salihu, thanked all who contributed to his victory and promised quality representation for the people of his constituency.
Salihu, who had first sought the Adamawa State governorship ticket of the APC but was made to step down for the party’s eventual governorship candidate, Ahmed Galadima, told newsmen who covered his declaration as the Adamawa Central ticket winner that he opted for the senatorial ticket in the interest of party unity.
Fresh from the storm surrounding her troubled marriage to billionaire politician Regina Daniels and Ned Nwoko, the Nollywood actress appears to be embracing a new phase of happiness, one that has left many of her fans talking across social media. The mother of two recently stirred emotions online after sharing a cryptic post that included […]
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Dr Marcus Korodele Oluwatomisin Tibetan is the Prophet and Head, Elisha Parish of Celestial Church of Christ, Abule-Iroko, Ota, Ogun State with TUNDE ADELEKE, he speaks about bow his spiritual life has influenced his ministry and national issues. AT what point did it occur to you to start working for God? It never occurred to me. […]
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The Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, has announced a temporary increase in train operations along the Lagos-Ibadan Train Service corridor ahead of the Sallah celebration.
The corporation disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday by its Chief Public Relations Officer, Mr Callistus Unyimadu.
According to the NRC, the temporary adjustment was introduced to cater for the anticipated rise in passenger traffic as many Nigerians travel to celebrate the festive period with relatives and loved ones.
Under the arrangement, the corporation said six train trips would operate on Tuesday, May 26, instead of the regular four trips usually scheduled on the route.
The statement noted that departures from Lagos would take place at 7:45 a.m., 1:40 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., while trains departing from Ibadan would leave at 8:00 a.m., 10:50 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
The NRC explained that the increase in train services was a temporary measure specifically designed for the Sallah travel period.
“After the celebration, the normal Tuesday timetable of four trips would resume,” the statement said.
The corporation also announced an adjustment to its recently introduced Thursday six-trip operations, stating that only four train trips would run on Thursday, May 28, during the period under review.
According to the NRC, the regular six-trip Thursday schedule would return the following week after the festive period.