Alleged Yelwata massacre: Court admits AK-47 in evidence against suspected terrorists
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, admitted an AK-47 recovered from one of the defendants in the ongoing trial of the nine suspected terrorists linked to the June 2025 attack on Yelwata in Benue, as evidence. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik admitted the rifle in evidence and marked it as exhibit after the 1st prosecution […]
Appeal Court voids PDP 2025 National Convention in Ibadan
Oluwanishola Daniel The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Monday, voided the National convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held in Ibadan on Nov. 15 and Nov. 16, 2025.The Appellate Court held that it was wrong for the party to have proceeded with the convention inspite a subsisting order not go ahead until conditions […]
SCAM WAVE HITS NASARAWA: Toto Traders, Farmers Lose Millions in 100% Return Investment Fraud
By Akindele Orimolade The agrarian town of Toto in Nasarawa State has been plunged into grief and disbelief after residents lost several millions of naira to a fraudulent investment scheme that promised a staggering 100 percent return.Unlike tragedies triggered by natural disasters or sudden deaths, the sorrow sweeping through the community stems from the devastating […]
Oyo police vow to arrest vandals of Gbolarumi residence….rules out politics
Oyo State Police Command has vowed to investigate the coordinated attack launched by yet to be identified hoodlums on the New Bodija, Ibadan residence of the former Deputy Governor of Oyo State and a chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Barr. Hazeem Gbolarumi on Saturday. Though, the attack occurred shortly before the congress of […]
Ex-two term LG councilor in NDLEA net for alleged drug possession.
A former two – term councilor at Ibeju-Lekki Local Government area of Lagos State, Sheleru Sadiq Olalekan has been arrested by the operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for allegedly being in possession of illicit drugs. The suspect, currently serving as a legislative aide was arrested last Monday at his residence in […]
Residents narrate harrowing kidnapping experience in Abuja suburbs
Residents of Peze and Kungabokun communities at Byazhin-Across area of Kubwa, a satellite town in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Teritory (FCT), on Sunday, narrated the ordeal experienced as the rate of kidnapping surges in the evironment. Suspected armed terrorits, in their numbers, had continued to attack the area, bordered by hills and […]
Adelabu’s Absence From Key Power Reform Committee Sparks Political Jitters in Oyo
By Oladele Ogunsola The conspicuous absence of the Minister of Power, Chief Bayo Adelabu, at the inauguration of the 11-member committee set up earlier this week to incorporate the Grid Asset Management Company (GAMCO) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has triggered anxiety within political circles.Adelabu, who has long been touted as the anointed gubernatorial […]
2027 Race: Makinde Clears Appointees to Contest Under PDP, Pledges Full Backing
By Oladele Ogunsola Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has given the green light to members of his administration with political ambitions ahead of the 2027 general elections, urging them to pursue their aspirations on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) while assuring them of his support.The governor also asked interested aspirants to […]
Former Osun Speaker, Adejare Bello becomes OAU Pro-Chancellor
By Oladele Ogunsola The Federal Government has appointed former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adejare Bello as the Pro-Chancellor, Chairman of the Governing Council of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, replacing the late Prof. Siyan Oyeweso who died last year. This announcement was made on Friday by the authorities of the […]
Tinubu Approves Major Diplomatic Postings as Nigeria Deploys 65 Ambassadors Worldwide
By Sunday Stephen President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the deployment of Nigeria’s ambassadors to foreign missions, ending a prolonged wait for diplomatic appointments and assigning prominent figures to key international postings.Among the notable assignments, former presidential aide Reno Omokri has been designated as Nigeria’s ambassador to Mexico, while former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode will […]