The Osun State Government has cautioned the Nigeria Police against the unwholesome practice of witch-hunting its officials to serve political purpose, noting that the core responsibility of the Police is to secure Nigerians, irrespective of political persuasions, not a tool of oppression. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo…
The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced a comprehensive revision of cash-related policies, introducing new nationwide withdrawal limits and scrapping the cumulative deposit cap for bank customers. In the circular signed by the Director, Financial Policy & Regulation Department, Dr. Rita I. Sike, on December 2nd, 2025, the apex bank said the policy overhaul was…
Members of the Osun State caucus in the House of Representatives have accused Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, of political brigandage and formally disowned the purported governorship primaries allegedly conducted in Osun state under his influence. In a statement issued by six members of the House of Representatives elected on the platform of the Peoples…
The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) has said that only professionals certified by the institute are permitted by law to practise HR in Nigeria, cautioning that individuals who operate without certification remain in breach of existing regulations. The institute’s President and Chairman of Council, Mallam Ahmed Ladan Gobir, who gave the warning…
Nollywood actress, Nkechi Blessing, has revealed that one of the earliest movie roles she was offered in the industry required her to “sleep with a dog,” a proposal she immediately rejected. Speaking about her early days in Nollywood in a recent episode of The Honest Bunch podcast, the actress said the script was handed to…
Hyacinth Idibia, younger brother to Nigerian music icon, 2face Idibia, has spoken publicly for the first time since the controversy surrounding the singer and his new wife and Edo lawmaker, Natasha Osawaru, erupted online. Hyacinth took to Instagram to post a brief but deeply emotional message, pairing his words with lyrics from one of 2face’s…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has warned that any police officer found providing escort or protection for Very Important Persons (VIPs) will be arrested, describing such assignments as “illegal duty” under the current directive of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun. Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, issued the warning on Tuesday while speaking…
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has expressed sadness over the passing of the Chairman of the Governing Council of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Professor Abdulgafar Siyanbola Oyeweso, describing his death as a big loss. Governor Adeleke who said he was deeply shaken by the news of the demise of the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated General Christopher Gwabin Musa as the new Minister of Defence. In a letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, President Tinubu conveyed General Musa’s nomination as the successor to Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, who resigned on Monday. General Musa, 58, on December 25, is a distinguished soldier who served as…
The entire Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, is enveloped in deep sorrow as the Management formally announces the passing of its Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Professor Siyan Oyeweso, a distinguished scholar, administrator, and one of Nigeria’s most celebrated historians. A release by the Public Relations Officer of the University, Mr. Abiodun Olarewaju, stated that this…
