A business owner in Lagos asks a freelancer for a social media management quote. The freelancer comes back… This article How Much Does Digital Marketing Cost in Nigeria in 2026? appeared first on Connectnigeria Articles.

Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, has reportedly said he does not share the view that the level of hunger often described by critics reflects the reality across Nigeria, insisting that many Nigerians are benefiting from policies introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Onanuga, who spoke during an interview on Arise Television on Tuesday, argued that several […] The post I Don’t See The Hunger Nigerians Complain About – Tinubu appeared first on OsunDefender.

On June 24, 1993, General Ibrahim Babangida annulled the presidential election held, citing “irregularities” and halting the country’s long-awaited return to civilian rule. The annulment, announced in a brief national broadcast at 11:45pm, came just days after voting ended in what observers called Nigeria’s freest election in decades. Results from the contest between Chief MKO […] The post June 24 in Nigerian history: Ibrahim Babangida annuls June 12 Poll appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The United States has named a Nigerian national and three companies operating in the country as alleged financial facilitators of activities linked to the terrorist group, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. They were designated in the latest action, which targeted a total of three individuals and six entities accused of facilitating the movement […] The post US Designates Nigerian, Three Firms As ISIS Financier appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Kwara State Coordinator of the Oodua Peoples Congress, Bayo Fabiyi, and two others have reportedly been abducted while allegedly attempting to deliver ransom for the release of a kidnap victim in Oko-Irese, Irepodun Local Government Area of the state. The incident, said to have occurred on Sunday, has sparked concern in the community amid […] The post Kwara OPC Coordinator, Two Others Abducted During N30m Ransom Delivery appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Naira continued to trade within a relatively stable range against the United States dollar on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, across both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets. Data from the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) showed the Naira trading at around ₦1,369 to the dollar, with the official market maintaining the narrow trading […] The post Black Market Dollar To Naira Exchange Rate Today, June 24, 2026 appeared first on OsunDefender.

Suspected political thugs have allegedly shot and killed an Accord Party member in Esa Oke, Obokun Local Government Area, identified as Ajayi Rogba, hours after the party announced plans for a campaign visit to the town. The deceased was reportedly shot in the neck on Tuesday evening in front of his father’s house, according to […] The post Again, Political Thugs Allegedly Kill Accord Party Member In Esa Oke appeared first on OsunDefender.

By Ado Oyeyemi The Rivers State Government has shut down five hospitals and a patent medicine store while arresting seven suspects over alleged involvement in child trafficking, illegal medical practices, and other health-related offences. The enforcement action followed investigations conducted by the State Anti-Quackery Committee in collaboration with security agencies after complaints were received from [...]

By Ado Oyeyemi A private security operative in Lagos, Adebanjo Samuel, has been commended for his honesty after returning $9,100 mistakenly left behind by a customer at a banking facility in the Marina area of the state. Samuel, who was on duty at a branch of First City Monument Bank on May 25, reportedly discovered [...]

By Ado Oyeyemi The United States Government has imposed sanctions on a Nigerian national and three companies operating in Nigeria over their alleged involvement in a financial network linked to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. The move formed part of a broader action targeting three individuals and six entities accused of facilitating the [...]

By Ado Oyeyemi The Yobe State Police Command has arrested a woman and an alleged accomplice in connection with the death of a newborn baby girl in Damaturu, the state capital. The police described the incident as a disturbing act and vowed to ensure that those found culpable face prosecution. According to a statement issued [...]

By Ado Oyeyemi Friends and associates of former Ogun State Television broadcaster, Kitan Oyesiku, have called on the Ogun State Government and security agencies to ensure that those responsible for her death are identified and prosecuted. The appeal was made by a group known as the Friends of Kitan Oyesiku in a statement issued on [...]

By Ado Oyeyemi The Kwara State Coordinator of the Oodua Peoples Congress, Bayo Fabiyi, and two other persons have reportedly been abducted while attempting to secure the release of a kidnap victim in Irepodun Local Government Area of the state. The incident, which reportedly occurred on Sunday in the Oko-Irese area, has heightened concerns over [...]

By Ado Oyeyemi A football coach identified simply as Gaso has been rescued by operatives of the Rivers State Police Command after he was allegedly assaulted and publicly paraded by members of a local vigilante group over claims that he mysteriously caused another man’s manhood to disappear. The incident occurred in Igwuruta, Ikwerre Local Government [...]

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy has set a new milestone by becoming the African artiste with the highest number of appearances on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The Afrofusion star, born Damini Ogulu, now holds nine entries on the chart, moving ahead of fellow Nigerian singer Tems, who previously shared the record with eight [...]

Nollywood actress and producer Ruth Kadiri has opened up about her views on marriage, saying she never grew up feeling pressured to settle down and never spent time imagining what married life would look like. Speaking in an interview with Ifedayo Agoro, Kadiri explained that marriage was never something she actively desired or planned around. [...]

By Andrew Abah  After a  high-level meeting between the National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Tuesday in Abuja far-reaching decisions aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s national teams and transforming the domestic football League.  The meeting, held at the Commission’s headquarters, was chaired by the NSC Boss Mallam Shehu Dikko, Director-General Hon. [...]

  The Oyo State Government has imposed a 16-hour curfew on 10 local government areas bordering the Old Oyo National Park following growing security concerns, including recent abduction incidents reported in parts of the state. The directive was announced in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Special Adviser on Media to Governor Seyi Makinde, […] The post Oyo Abduction: Makinde Imposes 16-Hour Curfew In 10 LGAs appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented certificate of return to Biodun Oyebanji, the Ekiti State governor and winner of the off-cycle 2026 governorship election held on Saturday in the state. The commission on Sunday declared Mr Oyebanji, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), winner of the election after polling 319,224 […] The post Ekiti Guber: INEC Presents Certificates Of Return To Oyebanji, Deputy appeared first on OsunDefender.

For weeks now, rampaging menacing South Africans have been attacking migrants from other African countries and their businesses, particularly Ghanaians and Nigerians, claiming they are usurping the jobs and opportunities meant for them Air Peace Chief Executive Officer, Allen Onyema, has revealed the crucial role the airline played in the evacuation of Nigerians from South […] The post How I subsidised evacuation of Nigeria from South Africa – Air Peace CEO, Onyema appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The Network of Civil Society groups in Osun State have threatened a mass street protest if the Inspector-General of Police fails to review the structure and leadership of the Osun State Police Command within 72 hours. The group issued the ultimatum on Tuesday during a press briefing in Osogbo, citing the command’s alleged failure to […] The post Osun Political Violence: CSOs Threaten Mass Protest, Give IGP 72-Hours To Overhaul Osun Command appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Mogaji of Akinsola Family Compound in Ibadan, Oyo State, Olawale Oladoja, has described recent comments by former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, against Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, as a reflection of what he termed an “irredeemable delusional disposition.” He expressed concern over Fayose’s continued criticism of Governor Makinde despite allegedly benefiting from the […] The post You’re Delusional, Leave Olubadan Out Of Your Dirty Politics – Mogaji Ibadan Cautions Fayose appeared first on OsunDefender.

The management of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, has announced the suspension of a lecturer captured in a viral video physically assaulting candidates of the Interim Joint Matriculation Board programme within the institution’s premises. The video, which surfaced on social media on Monday, showed the lecturer caning several candidates who were kneeling with their hands raised […] The post Video: Kwara Poly Lecturer Flogs IJMB Exam Candidates appeared first on OsunDefender.

  President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, transmitted a Constitution Alteration Bill seeking the establishment of state police to the Senate. The proposed legislation seeks to amend relevant provisions of the 1999 Constitution to create a legal framework for state police across the federation. The move follows repeated calls by the President for constitutional reforms to […] The post Tinubu Sends State Police Amendment Bill To Senate appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Centre for Change has condemned the decision of the Federal High Court to remand activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, at the Kuje Custodial Centre following the revocation of his bail. In a statement issued on Monday and signed by its President, Dr. Joe Okei Odumakin, the group also criticised what it described […] The post Centre For Change Slams Cybercrime Charges Against Sowore, Demands Immediate Release appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old man suspected of impersonating a police officer after allegedly stealing a uniform and other official items. In a statement shared on its official X handle on Tuesday, the Command said the suspect reportedly stole a police officer’s bag containing a camouflage uniform, warrant card, mobile phone, […] The post 22-Year-Old Fake Police Officer Arrested In Lagos appeared first on OsunDefender.

By Owei Lakemfa Justice Peter Odo Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, was far less known until June 15, 2026, when an ill-considered judgement he delivered led to a political eruption in the country. It was capable of derailing the political process, and several persons and organisations, including the judiciary, scrambled to douse the […] The post Anarchism In Judicial Robes appeared first on OsunDefender.

By Tope Temokun A few people are celebrating Sowore’s remand. Some see the remand as a victory for themselves or for the interests they represent. Others see it through the narrow lens of partisan politics, in a country where mere membership of, or allegiance to, a ruling party often translates into the surrender of reason, […] The post Sowore’s Remand Is Another Promotion Examination. He Has Always Passed. appeared first on OsunDefender.

  There was outrage on Monday after operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) took human rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, into custody following a Federal High Court order remanding him at the Kuje Correctional Centre. Justice Mohammed Umar had revoked Sowore’s bail and directed that he be […] The post Outrage as DSS Takes Sowore Into Custody After Court Remand Order appeared first on OsunDefender.

A senior medical doctor working with the AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN) in Konshisha Local Government Area of Benue State has died from complications linked to Lassa fever. The State Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr Paul Ejeh-Ogwuche, confirmed the development on Monday in Makurdi, saying the ministry had already activated contact tracing […] The post Benue Doctor Dies of Lassa Fever After Fresh Outbreak appeared first on OsunDefender.

The June 20, 2026 Ekiti gubernatorial election has concluded. Eligible voters turned out and cast their ballots, with incumbent Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) among the candidates. Prof. Adenike Oladiji, Vice Chancellor of FUTA, served as Returning Officer. While announcing the results at INEC’s headquarters in Ado-Ekiti, she reported that 988,251 voters […] The post “Voter Apathy, Vote-Buying, Malpractice”: What Shaped Ekiti’s 2026 Governorship Poll appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.