Senator Natasha had in the wake of a seat dispute with Akpabio accused the lawmaker of sexual harassment. Photo: Facebook@Natasha H Akpoti The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the petition to recall the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has not met the requirements. In a short statement on Thursday, the electoral commission…
A retired 63-year-old Deputy Superintendent of Police, Charles Atideka, has committed suicide after allegedly killing three people over a land dispute. The Police Command in Lagos State confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Badagry. NAN reports that the late ex-police officer on Tuesday allegedly shot and killed two family…
The recent criticism of Governor Adeleke’s infra agenda is a strong sign that the opposition is ashamed of its failure to bridge Osun infra deficit while in office, as well as its hypocritical blindness to delivery of democratic dividends by the current administration. Spokesperson to Governor Adeleke, Mallam Olawale Rasheed made the assertion in response…
The Lawmaker representing the Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore, and Ejigbo federal constituency of Osun State at the National Assembly, Representative Bamidele Salam, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Alhaji Fatai Akinbade on the occasion of his 70th birthday, recognizing the significant role he has played in his life and political journey. Salam fondly referred to…
Governor Ademola Adeleke has honoured Chief (Mrs) Monica Adenike Okundaye as the Queen of Adire in recognition of her local and global contributions to the adoption and popularity of adire textile. The Governor conferred the honour on the proprietor of Nike Arts Gallery today while commissioning the gallery complex building at Akoda, Osun state. In…
A controversial U.S.-funded media training programme in Nigeria through the International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR), which was designed to shape narratives against last year’s #EndBadGovernance protests, has been abruptly cancelled following a report by West Africa Weekly and a shift in U.S. foreign policy under President Donald Trump’s new administration. The programme, “Countering AI-Enhanced…
Donald Trump is trying to broker a ceasefire between Ukraine and its Russian invader, but his administration has failed to reach a breakthrough. A bipartisan group of US senators has proposed legislation that would slap sanctions on countries friendly to Russia if Moscow disrupts ongoing negotiations to end the Ukraine war US President Donald Trump…
A yet-to-be-identified male adult has lost his life in a road accident that occurred alongside the Gbongan/Ife expressway on Wednesday. The lone accident involving a truck was reportedly caused by brake failure, leading to a loss of control by the driver. The truck involved conveyed packs of non-alcoholic drinks and spilt its contents after the…
The President will return to Nigeria in about a fortnight, according to the Presidency President Tinubu departing for Paris for a working visit on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, departed for Paris, France on a short working visit. In a video shared by the Presidency, Tinubu was seen greeting top government…
An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti has sentenced a 41-year-old man, Olasunkanmi Kareem, to life imprisonment for attempting to murder his former boss by setting him ablaze. Kareem was arraigned on November 18, 2024, on a one-count charge of attempted murder, contrary to Section 241 of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State,…
