Ayodele Bamidele Banditry has taken toll on traditional institution, especially in the South West of Nigeria which has prompted stakeholders to rise in defence of the royalty. Investigation revealed that from Ondo to Ekiti, Ogun even to neighbouring state of Kwara, traditional rulers have been attacked, abducted and even killed by suspected Fulanis herdsmen, that […]
EFCC Lays Siege To Malami’s Abuja Home, Locks Down Street In Dramatic Security Sweep
By Sunday Stephen Operatives of Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Tuesday staged a dramatic operation at the Abuja residence of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, sealing off the area and restricting all movement.Eyewitnesses said the operatives stormed Koranakh Close, off Amazon Street, in multiple buses, swiftly taking […]
₦579m FRAUD STORM: Nasir El-Rufai DRAGGED TO COURT AFTER 33 DAYS IN CUSTODY, SLAMMED WITH 10-COUNT ICPC CHARGE
By Sunday StephenSecurity was tightened across Kaduna on Tuesday as former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, was arraigned before a Federal High Court over alleged money laundering and corruption offences.El-Rufai, who spent 33 days in detention before his court appearance, was brought before the court by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission […]
Prof. Adedibu bags international appointment
By Oladele Ogunsola. Educationist and a scientist of international repute, Prof. Aderemi Abass Adedibu has been appointed the National Coordinator for Nigeria by TURAN, the organizer of TURAN Math Olympiad (TRN 2026). The letter conveying the appointment signed by the Chairman and Organizer of the competition, Mardangeldi Bayramov with Ref. No: TRN/INT/2026/NC-01 explained that the […]
2027: APC guber consensus in Oyo; media hype- Adelabu
The rumoured choice of the current Oyo South Senator and an Ibadan High Chief, Sen. Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli as the consensus gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) come 2027 has been described as a mere media hype to gain attention. One of the leading aspirants for the same gubernatorial ticket and the current […]
Allleged tax evasion: Binance seeks out-of-court settlement with FG
Binance Holdings Limited has sought an amicable resolution of the ongoing tax evasion charge filed against it by the Federal Government. The development was made known by the company’s counsel, Sunday Agaji, before Justuce Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja. The Federal Government’s lawyer, Moses Ideho, a Deputy Director, Legal Department, Federal […]
Alleged Yelwata massacre: Trial of 9 stalls as defendant slumps in court
The trial of nine suspected terrorists linked to the June 2025 Yelwata killings was, on Tuesday, stalled after one of the defendants became unconcious in court. Alhaji Haruna Abdullahi, the 3rd defendant, slumped from his seat and fell to the floor, prior to the commencement of the case before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal […]
Bomb explosion rocks Kwara community
By Oladele Ogunsola. Barely 24 hours after a Church was invaded in a community in Kwara State by armed bandits and abducted some worshippers, a suspected bomb explosion has reportedly rocked Woro community, in Kaiama LGA of Kwara State, with many feared dead. Although residents suspect the IED might have been detonated by Boko Haram […]
Yoruba leader raises alarm over banditry, terrorism in S’West
By Oladele Ogunsola. The President of the Yoruba Council Worldwide, Oladotun Hassan has raised concerns over worsening insecurity across parts of the South-West and adjoining states, citing recent attacks, including kidnappings in Kwara State and warned that communities in the region are facing increasing threats from banditry and terrorism. Hassan, who just accepted his appointment […]