The Department of State Services (DSS) is set to appeal Monday’s life sentence handed to two top commanders of the Ansaru terror organisation by a Federal High Court, Abuja. Justice Emeka Nwite had, shortly after Mahmud Usman, a.k.a Abu Bara’a/Abbas/Mukhtar, the self-styled Emir of Ansaru; and Abubakar Abba, a.k.a Mahmud al-Nigeri/Malam Mamuda, pleaded guilty toContinue reading "DSS set to appeal life sentence on Ansaru terror commanders, seeks maximum penalty"
Breaking: Court sentence 3 Oyo abduction accused to life imprisonment
The Federal High Court, Abuja, has sentenced three suspects in the abduction of students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State to life imprisonment. According to the court, the sentencing of Abdulrazak Umar, alias Abu Khalifa/Abu Khalid; Yunusa Musa, alias Yunusa Bin Musa; and Shamsu Adamu Sani, alias Abu Itisar, will startContinue reading "Breaking: Court sentence 3 Oyo abduction accused to life imprisonment"
Trump commends Tinubu over fight against terrorism, protection of Christians
United States President Donald Trump has commended President Bola Tinubu for what he described as his decisive leadership in tackling terrorism and insecurity in Nigeria, particularly attacks on Christian communities. Trump conveyed the commendation in a letter dated July 6, 2026, to Tinubu, the details of which were made public on Wednesday in a statementContinue reading "Trump commends Tinubu over fight against terrorism, protection of Christians"
Ondo lawmakers give Speaker 72-hour ultimatum to resign over N44m OSOPADEC scandal
The leadership crisis in the Ondo State House of Assembly deepened on Wednesday as 21 of the 26 lawmakers issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji, to resign or face impeachment. The lawmakers are demanding Oladiji’s resignation over alleged financial misconduct regarding a ₦44 million released to the Assembly by theContinue reading "Ondo lawmakers give Speaker 72-hour ultimatum to resign over N44m OSOPADEC scandal"
21 Ondo lawmakers sign to impeach Speaker over alleged N44m OSOPADEC funds diversion
No fewer than 21 out of the 26 lawmakers in the Ondo State House of Assembly have reportedly signed to impeach their Speaker, Rt. Hon.Olamide Oladiji, over alleged financial misconduct. The lawmakers called for Oladiji’s immediately resignation to prevent his impeachment at the next plenary. They alleged that the Speaker diverted N44 million for theContinue reading "21 Ondo lawmakers sign to impeach Speaker over alleged N44m OSOPADEC funds diversion"
Olabode grief over Sen. Meroyi’s death
Igbotako born All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and Lagos-based real estate tycoon, Mr Omoyele Olabode has commiserated with the entire Araromi Obu kingdom and particularly the family of Samuel Omololu Meroyi over the death of a great son of Araromi Obu. Meroyi, a pan Nigerian political gladiator and former Ondo South Senator,whose death became publicContinue reading "Olabode grief over Sen. Meroyi’s death"
Tragedy as father, teenage daughter die in abandoned well in Kano
A 45-year-old man, Abubakar Abdullahi, and his 15-year-old daughter, Fiddausi Abubakar, have lost their lives after falling into an abandoned dry well in Yancibi Village, Tsanyawa Local Government Area of Kano State. The Kano State Fire Service confirmed the incident in a statement issued by its Public Relations Officer, ACFO Saminu Abdullahi. According to theContinue reading "Tragedy as father, teenage daughter die in abandoned well in Kano"
Sen. Meroyi’s demise: Faduyile mourns
Ondo South Senator, Prof. Dayo Faduyile has expressed shock over the news of the demise of the former Senator representing the District, Sen. Samuel Omololu Meroyi. His death was announced earlier on Wednesday morning, aged 76 At the return of Nigeria to Democracy in 1999, Meroyi was elected to represent Ondo South from 1999 toContinue reading "Sen. Meroyi’s demise: Faduyile mourns"
Aiyedatiwa re-appoints Fasoranti as Ondo SSG
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has approved the re-appointment of Dr. Taiwo Fasoranti as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG). The appointment takes immediate effect. Dr. Fasoranti was the SSG until March 30, 2026 when he resigned to contest in the Senate primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Ondo Central SenatorialContinue reading "Aiyedatiwa re-appoints Fasoranti as Ondo SSG"
Breaking: Tension in Ondo Assembly over alleged N44m OSOPADEC funds
The Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji reportedly contemplated resigning from office on Monday following an escalating leadership crisis over the alleged handling of approximately ₦44 million released by the Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC) to the legislature. The development, which has reportedly heightened tensions amongContinue reading "Breaking: Tension in Ondo Assembly over alleged N44m OSOPADEC funds"