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The University of Ibadan has emerged as Nigeria’s highest-ranked university in the July 2026 edition of the Webometrics Ranking of World Universities, placing 1,291st globally among 32,148 universities and higher education institutions assessed worldwide. The University of Lagos came second in Nigeria and 1,355th globally, while the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, ranked third nationally and 1,397th worldwide. Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, completed Nigeria’s top four, ranking 1,522nd globally. The ranking, published twice a year, evaluates universities and other higher education institutions using indicators linked to their web presence, visibility, openness and research excellence. Webometrics uses digital visibility and accessibility…

…ADC says it worked with Accord to stop APC; Adeleke denies electoral pact Daud Olatunji A fresh political controversy has erupted over the outcome of the August 15 Osun State governorship election, following conflicting claims by the African Democratic Congress and Governor Ademola Adeleke over an alleged alliance that helped defeat the All Progressives Congress. While the ADC has claimed that it deliberately worked with the Accord Party to prevent the APC from reclaiming Osun, Adeleke has rejected the claim, insisting that his re-election was not secured through any electoral deal or partnership with the ADC. The ADC National Publicity…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has claimed that President Bola Tinubu could have secured victory for the All Progressives Congress in the August 15 Osun State governorship election had he chosen to deploy the political influence of the Federal Government. Wike, a member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party who has continued to support the Tinubu administration, said he would have personally supported efforts to ensure an APC victory if the President had wanted to win the election “at all costs.” The minister made the statement on Tuesday while inspecting flood-prone areas in Maitama, Abuja. Wike said…

Traditional leaders in Kemta, Ogun State, have dismissed reports that the Ile Ogboni of Kemta was shut down following an alleged internal crisis linked to the Ogun State All Progressives Congress governorship candidate, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi. The traditional council described the report as false and politically motivated, insisting that the traditional institution remained open and functional. The Oluwo of Kemta, Chief Abayomi Rotimi, made the clarification on Monday during a press conference held at the Ile Ogboni premises. Rotimi challenged those circulating the closure claim to visit the traditional institution and ascertain the situation themselves.…

The Chief Imam of the University of Abuja and leader of the Da’wah Front of Nigeria, Prof. Taofiq AbdulAzeez, has described the outcome of the recently concluded Osun State governorship election as a “Nairalectoral victory,” expressing concern over the growing monetisation of elections in Nigeria. AbdulAzeez, a Professor of Communication and Language Arts, said the huge sums allegedly deployed by politicians to secure electoral victories represented a dangerous diversion of resources that should be used for development and the welfare of citizens. Reacting to claims by politicians about the amount spent by their respective camps during the election, the don…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has come under criticism from some supporters and political commentators after declaring his support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Adeleke, who was declared the winner of Saturday’s keenly contested Osun governorship election, made his position known during an interview with Channels Television on Sunday. The governor reportedly anchored his support for Tinubu partly on their shared Yoruba identity, a position that has triggered a wave of reactions, particularly among some members of his political base. The development has generated debate over whether Adeleke’s endorsement reflects personal political calculations, regional considerations…

Zainab Abioye Businessman and elder brother of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, Deji Adeleke, has claimed that the All Progressives Congress spent about N60bn during the August 15 governorship election, with some voters allegedly offered up to N50,000 for their votes. Deji said he resorted to prayer rather than attempting to match what he described as the APC’s alleged financial war chest, expressing hope that voters would collect the money offered to them but still vote for his younger brother. Speaking after the governor was declared winner of the election, Deji said reports of alleged vote-buying during the poll prompted…

Mujeeb Akindoyin The Federal Government has announced plans to evacuate another 83 Nigerians from South Africa amid renewed concerns over xenophobic attacks, Afrophobia and discrimination against foreigners in the country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement issued on Monday by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, said the returnees were expected to arrive at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. According to the ministry, the Nigerians will depart Oliver Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, at 3:35pm local time aboard South African Airways and are expected to arrive in Lagos at about 8:45pm. The latest evacuation comes…

The National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress on Monday held a crucial meeting in Abuja to review preparations for the 2027 general elections and determine the party’s position on the outcome of the recently concluded Osun State governorship election. The meeting, which lasted from 4pm to 6:20pm at the APC National Secretariat, came less than 48 hours after the Osun poll, which has generated political tensions and reactions from various stakeholders. The NWC also deliberated on the composition of the party’s 2027 Presidential National Campaign Council as the Independent National Electoral Commission prepares to lift the ban on…

.. Electoral Body Cites BVAS, Says Only Registered, Accredited Voters Could Cast Ballots … Imole Council Orders 30 LG structures To Document Victims Regardless Of Political Affiliation Daud Olatunji The Independent National Electoral Commission has dismissed claims of ghost and hired voters during the August 15 Osun State governorship election, insisting that the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System prevented unregistered persons from participating in the poll. The commission’s position came as the Imole Campaign Council began a statewide documentation of victims of election-related violence, directing its structures across the 30 local government areas of the state to identify and record people…