Former Plateau State Governor, Senator Joshua Dariye, has appealed to the international community to support efforts to end the persistent killings and insecurity in the state. Dariye appealed on Wednesday, via social media, for international intervention in the state due to ongoing attacks. He stated that the persistent violence has surpassed the capacity of local
The Rivers State Police Command has launched an investigation into the killing of a protocol aide to the Chairman of Khana Local Government Area, Phillip Barikui. The victim was reportedly killed in circumstances that have prompted the command to commence inquiries aimed at establishing the motive behind the incident and identifying those responsible. Police authorities
ICPC Begins Tracking of N1bn Federal Projects Across Osun The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has commenced the tracking of Federal Government-funded projects valued at more than N1 billion across Osun State. The ICPC tracking team lead, Mary Oke, disclosed this on Wednesday in Osogbo, saying the exercise was designed to
Residents and traders around the Ataoja Palace in Osogbo, Osun State, were thrown into panic on Wednesday after suspected hoodlums opened fire on the convoy of Governor Ademola Adeleke shortly after his visit to the palace. The confrontation reportedly resulted in an exchange of gunfire between the attackers and security operatives attached to the governor.
President Bola Tinubu has directed the development of a comprehensive National Threat Assessment and a rolling five-year Strategic Defence Operations Plan as part of efforts to improve Nigeria’s response to emerging security challenges. The directive was issued on Wednesday during the Federal Executive Council meeting at the State House, Abuja, where the president stressed the
The Civil Society Groups for Good Governance (CSGGG) has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the appointment of Dr. Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan as Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, describing him as a “perfect fit” for the position. In a statement issued in Abuja, the President of CSGGG, Comrade Ogakwu Dominic Ogakwu, said
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered 2.3 million litres of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly known as diesel, valued at about N4.485 billion, allegedly diverted from Prudent Energy and Services Limited by Mamemo Ibru of Ibafon Oil and Gas in Lagos. The recovery followed a petition submitted to the anti-graft agency by
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has asked the Lagos State House of Assembly to approve a review and reordering of the state’s 2026 Appropriation Law, known as the “Budget of Shared Prosperity.” The request was formally transmitted to the legislature and presented during Tuesday’s plenary after the Clerk of the House, Adenike Oshinowo, read the
The Ogun State Government has declared Thursday, August 20, 2026, a public holiday to mark this year’s Isese Day celebration. The government said the decision was aimed at allowing residents and adherents of the Yoruba traditional religion to participate in activities celebrating indigenous culture, religion and heritage. Isese Day was formally recognised as a public
NANS to Tinubu: Release Withheld Osun LG Funds The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Southwest Zone D, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the continued withholding of statutory allocations due to the 30 local government areas in Osun State. The students’ body made the appeal in an open letter to the