Using the phrase ‘What is to be done?’ in the headline to this analysis is deliberate. Vladimir Ilyich Lenin used the title in a brilliant 1902 treatise to outline the strategic methodology needed for a successful transformation of the state. It is a question that remains hauntingly relevant whenever a nation faces structural decay. ‘What […]

For Nigeria and Nigerians the first week of February 2026 was significant in a lot of ways particularly with the news of an official launching and unveiling of Nigeria’s National Halal Economy Strategy by Vice President Senatir Kashim Shettima in Abuja. Q1   Witnessed by chief driver of the initiative, the Chairman and Chief Executive […]

The first Winter Olympics medals are on the line as the Milan-Cortina Games begin, with men’s downhill skiing, snowboarding, and figure skating in focus. Read More: https://punchng.com/first-medals-up-for-grabs-at-winter-olympics/

OSUN State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has emphasised that his administration has through his efforts, stabilised the economy, prioritized citizens’ welfare and improved the infrastructure of the state. The Governor stated this in his address at the community project and foundation laying of the Osun Development Association (ODA) house, held at ODA Secretariat, Oke-Pupa, Osogbo […] The post We Have Stabilized Osun’s Economy, Prioritise Citizens’ Welfare – Gov Adeleke appeared first on OsunDefender.

THE African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Osun State has set up the campaign committee for the party ahead of the August 8 governorship election in the state. The committee is tasked with the responsibility of canvassing for the party’s gorvernorship candidate, Rt Hon Najeem FolasayoSalaam ahead of the election. Also, the committee is to coordinate […] The post Osun Guber: ADC Sets Up Campaign Committee appeared first on OsunDefender.

CHAIRMAN of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) loyal to Governor Ademola Adeleke in Osun State, Otunba Sarafadeen Awotunde has cautioned the state Commissioner of Police, the Deputy Commissioner of Police and the Ikirun Area Commander of the Nigeria Police Force over reported attempts to intimidate elders and community leaders in Ikirun, headquarters of […] The post Awotunde Cautions Police Over Ikirun Chieftaincy Matter appeared first on OsunDefender.

THE Accord Party has called on President Bola Tinubu to save governance at grassroots level in Osun State. National Chairman of the party, Maxwell Mgbudem in a press statement said the need to restore order and democratic values in the local governments in Osun State cannot be overemphasized. He demanded the immediate vacation of local […] The post Save Grassroots Governance In Osun, Accord Party Begs Tinubu appeared first on OsunDefender.

OSUN State Government has blamed former Governor Gboyega Oyetola for the deplorable condition of most of the Primary Health Care Centres in the state. The state government accused Oyetola of neglecting the PHCs after recieving a whooping $20 million World Bank grant and claimed to have devoted the same to renovation of the facilities, describing it […] The post $20m Grant: Osun Govt Blames OyetolaOver Deplorable States Of PHCs appeared first on OsunDefender.

INDIGENES of Ora-Igbomina in Ifedayo Local Government Area of Osun State, have cried out over the spate of kidnapping in the community. It was learnt that the risen insecurity has left the community in disarray and chronic fear. OSUN DEFENDER reports that three persons have been reportedly Kidnapped in the area since December 2025. In […] The post SAVE OUR SOUL: Ora-Igbomina Indigenes Cry Out Over Rising Kidnapping appeared first on OsunDefender.

Seeks Lasting Solution To Communal Dispute THE Erin-Osun community in Irepodun Local Government Area of Osun State have called on the state Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke to ensure that the report of the Ifon/Ilobu/Erin-Osun boundary resolution committee is released without further delay. This is even as the community called for lasting resolution to the communal […] The post Erin-Osun Community Calls For Release OfReport Of Ifon/Ilobu/Erin-Osun Boundary Resolution Committee appeared first on OsunDefender.

THE Corps Commander of the Osun Amotekun Corps, Isaac Omoyele, is still held in detention three months after  honouring an invitation from the Nigeria Police Force headquarters, Abuja. Omoyele is being held in police custody alongside other operatives arrested in connection with the September 2025 killing in Akinlalu community, Ife North Local Government Area of […] The post Three Months After, Osun Amotekun Boss, Others Held In Detention Without Trial appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the return of $23,000 recovered from a Nigerian man accused of operating an international online romance scam to the victim in the Cayman Islands. In a statement issued on Friday, police spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin said the funds were recovered by the INTERPOL National Central Bureau, NCB, Abuja. The recovery […] The post NPF Returns $23,000 To Victim In International Romance Scam Case appeared first on OsunDefender.

US President Donald Trump triggered outrage on Friday after he posted a video depicting Barack Obama, the first Black president in American history, and his wife Michelle as monkeys. Top Democrats condemned the post as “racist,” even as the White House rejected what it called “fake outrage” and said the video posted late Thursday on […] The post Outrage Trails Trump’s Video Depicting Obamas As Monkeys appeared first on OsunDefender.

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has ordered heightened security across border communities following the terror attack in neighbouring Kwara state. The governor also expressed condolences to the government and people of Kwara state over the attack on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama LGA, describing the incident as a painful tragedy. In a statement he made […] The post After Kwara Attack, Adeleke Tightens Security In Osun Border Communities appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warned that its National Secretariat is currently subject to ongoing litigation and must not be accessed or occupied by any individual or group until the courts issue a ruling. The caution follows reports that a faction loyal to Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, plans to take over the […] The post PDP Threatens Legal Action Against Forceful Takeover of National Secretariat appeared first on OsunDefender.

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has warned against the spillover of banditry and kidnapping from Kwara state into Osun, urging the police to immediately lift the ban on Amotekun operations to combat the emerging threats. The governor while responding to another case of kidnapping at Ora Igbomina area, said the state is handicapped in […] The post Insecurity: Unseal Amotekun To Contain Banditry, Kidnapping – Adeleke To IGP appeared first on OsunDefender.

  Some indigenes of Ekiti living in Osun State under the aegis of ‘The Itesiwaju Group,’ have backed the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Oyebamiji ahead of the August 08 election. The group endorsed the APC flagbearer on Wednesday, 4th February during a solidarity visit to the Osogbo residence of the […] The post 2026: Ekiti indigenes in Osun pledges support for APC candidate, Oyebamiji appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Taminu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has insisted that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has no authority to appoint leaders for the party. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, said this while reacting to INEC’s quarterly consultative meeting with political parties, which was attended by the […] The post INEC Cannot Appoint Our Party Leadership — Turaki-Led PDP appeared first on OsunDefender.

  Security and intelligence expert, Yahuza Getso, has said security agencies cannot deny knowing about criminal elements terrorising Kwara State for over eight years. Getso made the remark on Friday during an interview on Channels Television’s ‘Morning Brief,’ following the recent bandits’ attack on a Kwara community that left more than 100 people dead. The […] The post Kwara Killings: Security Agencies Knew About Criminals for Eight Years – Yahuza Getso appeared first on OsunDefender.

In two separate and unanimous rulings, a three‑member panel of judges ordered the CBN to immediately release the funds to the 110 former ABU employees without further delay. The post Appeal Court orders CBN, ABU to pay 110 sacked workers N2.5bn judgement proceeds, issues warning appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

There’s fire on the mountain. If you ask me to bring the ashes, I will gladly bring them forward. A syndicate with extreme ideology and mental troubles that specializes in grabbing teenagers and youths is growing in the country. This syndicate has hijacked the young population of the country, and the silence of the government, […] The post NEO-LIFE OR DEATH? appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The United States sent ground troops to Nigeria on Tuesday, February 3, as part of recent security cooperation between the two countries. Dagvin Anderson, the general in charge of US Africa Command (AFRICOM), said this at a news event on Tuesday. Recall that the Donald Trump administration earlier launched missile attacks against terrorists in Sokoto […] The post US Troops in Nigeria: A Greek Gift or Game Changer? Experts React appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Startups On Our Radar spotlights African startups solving African challenges with innovation. This week, we explore five African startups in the artificial intelligence, fintech and cloud services sectors and why they should be on your watchlist.

  Nobel laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka has warned that while Nigeria’s independence in 1960 brought joy, government representatives at the time were eager to step into the shoes of the departing colonisers. The renowned playwright made the remarks on Thursday during “A Conversation with the Nobel Laureate” at the Yoruba Tennis Club, Onikan, Lagos, as […] The post Nigerian Leaders Eager to Step into Colonisers’ Shoes Despite Independence, Says Soyinka appeared first on OsunDefender.

Nigeria’s agricultural potential is massive, but poor power and storage infrastructure is dragging the country’s food system down. Experts estimate that nearly 40 % of all food produced nationally is lost after harvest, costing the economy an estimated ₦3.5 trillion ($10 billion) every year due to spoilage and waste. Read more about Business Cold rooms, […] This article 7 Reasons Why Cold Rooms Are a Smart Investment in Nigeria in 2026 appeared first on Connectnigeria Articles.

The Saudi Pro League has cautioned Al Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo, saying “no individual – however significant – determines decisions beyond their own club.” The warning comes after the 41-year-old expressed frustration over Al Nassr’s inactivity in the January transfer window. Ronaldo, reportedly unhappy with the club’s failure to sign new players, has already missed […] The post Saudi Pro League Warns Cristiano Ronaldo Over Transfer Complaints appeared first on OsunDefender.

  Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has issued a serious warning against an alleged plan to invade and take over the Ikirun palace. The governor also directed security agencies to immediately secure the palace premises. The warning was contained in a statement released by his the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, following reports of a planned […] The post Gov Adeleke Directs Heightened Security Over Alleged Takeover of Akirun Palace appeared first on OsunDefender.

Commercial motorcyclists, popularly known as okada riders, staged a protest in Ijoko, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Council of Ogun State, after one of their colleagues was killed during a dispute with transport union levy collectors, while the state government on the same day shut two fuel stations in Abeokuta for violating environmental regulations. The incident that triggered […] The post Okada Riders Protest Killing of Colleague in Ogun Over N100 Levy appeared first on OsunDefender.

As Nigeria moves deeper into 2026, livestock is quietly positioning itself as one of the most practical and resilient investment options in the country. While many Nigerians talk about farmland, crops, or real estate, livestock sits at the intersection of food security, population growth, inflation protection, and daily cash flow. For investors looking beyond hype […] This article 7 Reasons Why Livestock Is a Smart Investment in 2026 appeared first on Connectnigeria Articles.

KWASU’s Registrar, Kikelomo Sallee, in a statement on Thursday, said Mr Agboluaje was on his way to the campus to write an examination when the accident happened The post KWASU confirms death of 400L student in auto crash appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Recent reports of a rare but highly dangerous virus, known as the Nipah virus, have drawn widespread attention following the confirmation of new cases in India. The development has prompted health authorities in several Asian countries, including Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong, to heighten surveillance, tighten airport screening and activate cross-border disease monitoring systems. […] The post PUBLIC HEALTH BRIEFING: What to know about the Nipah virus outbreak reported in India appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Southern Africa opened 2026 on a grim note as widespread flash floods claimed over 300 lives and affected nearly 800,000 people across South Africa, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and neighbouring nations. Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa president, visited flood-affected areas in Mpumalanga to oversee relief efforts and assess damage to communities and infrastructure. The Kruger National Park, one […] The post AFRICA IN JANUARY: Climate disasters, coups, and elections appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre, PLAC, has told the Senate not to act as overlords but respect citizens’ views in the ongoing review of the Electoral Act. The Executive Director of PLAC, Clement Nwankwo, made the remarks on Thursday during an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television. Nwankwo stated that a broad […] The post Electoral Act: Don’t Act As Overlords, Respect Nigerians Views – PLAC Tells Senate appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has alleged a threat to the life of one of its chieftains, Professor Rafiu Durodoye, by some people in Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration. In a statement by its Director of media and information, Kola Olabisi, a copy obtained in Osogbo on Thursday, the party alleged […] The post Osun APC, Adeleke Trade Words Over Alleged Assassination Attempt On Prof. Durodoye appeared first on OsunDefender.

  Nigerians are rethinking what “safe” and “profitable” investments really look like. That’s because they’re witnessing inflation eating into savings, and traditional assets like fixed deposits offering weak returns. Attention is now shifting back to real, productive assets. One asset class quietly standing out is farmland. If you’ve been asking why farmland is a good […] This article 7 Reasons Why Farmland is a Good Investment in 2026 appeared first on Connectnigeria Articles.

  The Funke Jones Foundation has introduced SheAscends Growth Capital, a grant initiative aimed at empowering female business owners in Nigeria through financial support, skill development, and strategic guidance. Qualifying entrepreneurs can receive grants of up to ₦100 million to expand their operations, broaden their market presence, and enhance their business impact. Read more about […] This article SheAscends Growth Capital: Funding Opportunity for Nigerian Women Entrepreneurs appeared first on Connectnigeria Articles.