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 […]
Gunfire, Chaos in Rivers: Thugs Attack Amaechi’s Convoy, Torch ADC Office in Ubima
By Sunday Stephen Tension erupted in parts of Rivers State on Friday after armed men suspected to be political thugs attacked the convoy of former governor, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, shortly after suspected arsonists burned down a ward office of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in his hometown.The attack occurred along the Ubima–Omuanwa road in Ikwerre […]
Court Compels INEC to List Oluyede as PDP Candidate in 2026 Ekiti Governorship Poll
By Olushola Daniel A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise and publish the name of Dr. Oluwole Oluyede as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the June 2026 Ekiti State governorship election.Delivering judgment on Friday, Justice Mohammed Umar directed INEC to include […]
$9.6bn P&ID Scandal: Court Sets May 11 for Judgment in EFCC Case Against British Director
By Olushola Daniel The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed May 11 for judgment in the case filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against James Nolan, a British national and director of Process and Industrial Development (P&ID) Ltd, over his alleged involvement in the controversial $9.6 billion P&ID contract scam.Justice Obiora […]