By Raymond Igwe When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Olanipekun “Ola” Olukoyede as Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in October 2023, the decision was met with cautious optimism. Today, barely two years into his tenure, it is clear that the President’s choice was not only right but visionary. Olukoyede has quietly…
Osun state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the Nigerian Police Force to maintain neutrality and avoid partisanship as the preparation for 2026 election kicks-off in the state. In a statement issued and signed by the state party chairman Hon. Sunday Bisi today at Osogbo, while commending the Inspector-General of Police and…
The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Federal Capital Territory Command, Dr. Olusola Odumosu Photo NSCDC The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Federal Capital Territory Command, Dr. Olusola Odumosu, has called on the Federal Government to introduce harsher punishments for vandals targeting Critical National Assets and Infrastructure. Speaking…
The inaugural committee meeting leading to the coronation of the 44th Olubadan, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, was, on Monday, held under the chairmanship of Chief Bayo Oyero. The meeting, which had in attendance the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Demola Ojo, deliberated on the September 26 event. The committee, during the meeting, jointly…
•l will purchase forms for Makinde —Oyo Rep•Party not working for Tinubu by zoning ticket to South —Pearse ONE week after zoning its presidential ticket to the South in 2027, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is set to commence the process of further strengthening its structures across the six geopolitical zones. The move is coming…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced the commencement of online accreditation for journalists and media organisations interested in covering the upcoming Anambra State governorship election. According to a statement issued by the Secretary to the commission, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, on Monday, the election is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 8, 2025. The statement…
The Office of the National Security Adviser has dismissed the allegations by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, that the federal security apparatus coordinates payments and other inducements to bandits. The ONSA described the allegations as baseless, stating that the claims contradict verifiable facts on the ground. In a statement signed by Zakari Mijinyawa for…
The Akesin of Ora-Igbomina, Oba Samuel Oladoye Idowu, has expressed profound appreciation to the Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, for his commitment to the development of Ora and for recognizing the community in the affairs of his administration. Speaking during the 10th edition of Ora-Igbomina Day, held over the weekend, the…
A former Presidential Candidate and Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has declared that he is irrevocably committed to repairing the damaged bridges of National Unity occasioned by the manipulation of Nigeria’s ethnic religious fault lines by desperate and failed politicians who use divisive strategies such as zoning and other extra constitutional…
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has expressed deep sadness over the news of the passing of Ruth Elton, the oldest missionary to Nigeria, noting that the British-born Nigerian lived a life of service and immense contributions to humanity. In a statement signed by the Governor’s Spokesperson,Olawale Rasheed noted that the Governor…
