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"
Tinubu appoint Fayose, Bindawa, 24 others to top federal agencies
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced 26 new appointments into 10 Federal Government agencies and commissions, with former governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, emerging as chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), and Maj-Gen. Junaid Bindawa as chairman of the National Salary and Wages Commission. This is contained in a statement signed by BayoContinue reading "Tinubu appoint Fayose, Bindawa, 24 others to top federal agencies"
Aketi @70: The lion of Ondo still roars in our hearts – Olabode
An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Mr Omoyele Olabode has described the immediate past Governor of Ondo State, late Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu (SAN) as 'the Lion of Ondo who still roars on in the heart and memory of the good people of the Sunshine State. Olabode in an official statement to serenda the late governorContinue reading "Aketi @70: The lion of Ondo still roars in our hearts – Olabode"
Spain defeat Argentina 1-0 to emerge FIFA World Cup champion
Spain are the world champions for a second time after deservedly defeating an Argentina team who mustered two shots, both in the closing minutes. Ferran Torres scored the only goal early in the second half of extra time after it appeared Argentina might force penalties despite having Enzo Fernández sent off shortly before the endContinue reading "Spain defeat Argentina 1-0 to emerge FIFA World Cup champion"
World Cup: England beat France 6-4 to secure 3rd place
England claimed the bronze medal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after surviving a spirited second-half fightback from France to seal a pulsating 6-4 victory in Saturday’s third-place playoff at Miami Gardens, Florida. The Three Lions appeared to be cruising towards an emphatic victory after racing into a 4-0 first-half lead, only for France toContinue reading "World Cup: England beat France 6-4 to secure 3rd place"
Police arrest suspected drug supplier to bandits in Katsina
Operatives of the Katsina State Police Command have arrested a suspected drug trafficker accused of supplying illicit substances to armed bandits operating in parts of the state. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, disclosed that the suspect, identified by the alias “Dunbuje,” was apprehended on July 15 by officers attached to the Central Police StationContinue reading "Police arrest suspected drug supplier to bandits in Katsina"
Aiyedatiwa’s loyalists drag APC NWC, INEC to court over Ondo NASS primaries
Loyalists of the Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, have initiated a legal battle against the party’s National Working Committee and the Independent National Electoral Commission over the outcome of the National Assembly primaries conducted ahead of the 2027 general elections. The aggrieved aspirants have engaged the law firm of Remi Olatubora (SAN) to challengeContinue reading "Aiyedatiwa’s loyalists drag APC NWC, INEC to court over Ondo NASS primaries"
APC drops 8 Aiyedatiwa’s loyalists from Ondo Assembly candidates’ list
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reportedly dropped eight names from its list of candidates for the Ondo State House Assembly in the 2027 elections. It was gathered that the affected aspirants were replaced by the party after reviewing petitions arising from the state assembly primary held in theContinue reading "APC drops 8 Aiyedatiwa’s loyalists from Ondo Assembly candidates’ list"
APC NWC overrules Alia, Aiyedatiwa on candidates lists
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, and his Ondo counterpart, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, may have lost out in the power play over the contentious National Assembly primaries of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), as all their preferred candidates failed to secure the party’s tickets for the 2027 general elections. The defeat came after the party’s NationalContinue reading "APC NWC overrules Alia, Aiyedatiwa on candidates lists"
Burna Boy, Shakira meet over World Cup historic final show
Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Burna Boy and Colombian music superstar, Shakira have thrilled fans after sharing a warm backstage moment ahead of their performance at the historic 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show. Burna Boy, whose real name is Damini Ogulu, posted a video on his X account on Friday showing the pair embracing andContinue reading "Burna Boy, Shakira meet over World Cup historic final show"