The Chief Imam of Ilaro, Ogun State, Tajudeen Adewunmi, has explained why he returned N25 millon entrusted to him by late veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, before his death. Adewunmi said Ogogo transferred the money to him to complete the rebuilding of his grandfather’s house and not for a mosque project, asContinue reading "Why I returned Ogogo’s N25m after his death – Chief Imam"
Osun East constituents begin process to recall Fadahunsi
Constituents of Osun East Senatorial District have begun process to recall Sen. Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi from the National Assembly over an alleged inciting statement he made during the 2026 Osun State governorship election. The development followed a peaceful protest staged by members of the Coalition of Osun East Youths and Concerned Citizens in Ilesa, OsunContinue reading "Osun East constituents begin process to recall Fadahunsi"
Obi’s Benue Blockade: Olabode charges politicians to let democracy survive
Public affairs analyst, Mr Omoyele Olabode, has condemned the reported blockade of the Presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi’s convoy in parts of Benue State, describing it as an assault on democratic norms and the right to free political engagement. In a statement made available to newsmen, Olabode said no politician, regardlessContinue reading "Obi’s Benue Blockade: Olabode charges politicians to let democracy survive"
Police probe death of 24 residents in Ondo communities
The Ondo State Police Command has begun investigation into the reported deaths of some residents of Araromi-Obu and Orita New town in Odigbo Local Government Area of the state. DSP Jimoh Abayomi, the command's police spokesman, made this known while confirming the incident in a statement he signed and made available to newsmen on Wednesday.Continue reading "Police probe death of 24 residents in Ondo communities"
Ekiti NUJ Correspondence Chapel gets new executives
The Correspondence Chapel of the Nigeria Union Journalists (NUJ), Ekiti State council, has sworn-in it's new executives. A senior reporter with the Nigerian Tribune, ’Yomi Ayeleso, and a senior editor with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Yinusa Ishola emerged Chairman and Vice Chairman respectively. Ayeleso emerged unopposed at the chapel’s election held on Tuesday, alongsideContinue reading "Ekiti NUJ Correspondence Chapel gets new executives"
2027 guber: APC on its way out in Ogun- Ex-LG boss
A former Chairman of Ijebu East Local Government Area of Ogun, Wale Adedayo says the All Progressives Congress (APC) has lost touch with the people of the state. Speaking on a television programme on Monday night, Adedayo declared that the ruling party would be dislodged through the ballots in the 2027 governorship election. Adedayo, whoContinue reading "2027 guber: APC on its way out in Ogun- Ex-LG boss"
Olabode hails Ondo power sector law, seeks off-grid solution for Okitipupa
A public affairs analyst, Mr. Omoyele Olabode, has commended the Ondo State Government for the passage of the Ondo Power Sector Law (OPSL), describing it as a bold step toward energy independence and economic growth in the state. Olabode, who spoke in Lagos on Monday, said the law, which liberalises power generation, transmission and distributionContinue reading "Olabode hails Ondo power sector law, seeks off-grid solution for Okitipupa"
NNPC distance itself from truck with 2.145Kg cannabis intercepted by NDLEA in Ondo
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has distanced itself from a truck seized in Ondo State with 2,145kg of cannabis, saying the vehicle is neither part of its fleet nor operated by any of its authorised dealers. The clarification followed reports linking the truck to the national oil company after operatives of the NationalContinue reading "NNPC distance itself from truck with 2.145Kg cannabis intercepted by NDLEA in Ondo"
Prove allegation of killings in 7 days, El-Rufai family tell Defence Minister
The family of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, demanding evidence for his allegation that the former governor deliberately planned killings in Southern Kaduna. The family made the demand in a statement signed by El-Rufai’s eldest son, Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, following comments madeContinue reading "Prove allegation of killings in 7 days, El-Rufai family tell Defence Minister"
Olabode congratulates Olusegun Agagu Foundation for sustainable educational services
An Igbotako born, Lagos based Real Estate Mogul, Mr Omoyele Olabode has described the academic support offered students of Ondo South by Olusegun Agagu Foundation (OAF) as a major boost to empowerment of the people of the district, congratulating the Foundation for sustaining the scheme for 12 unbroken years. Olabode who gave this reaction inContinue reading "Olabode congratulates Olusegun Agagu Foundation for sustainable educational services"