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Federal High Court Denies Report of Assassination Attempt on Justice Omotosho
The Federal High Court has dismissed as false a social media report claiming that Justice James Omotosho narrowly escaped an assassination attempt following his recent judgement sentencing Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment. The rumour, circulated by a blogger on Facebook, alleged that the Abuja-based judge was attacked early Saturday and rushed to the hospital while […]
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Osun INEC Begins Outstanding Phase One Activities for Continuous Voter Registration
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State has announced the commencement of pending activities under Phase One of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. This follows fresh directives from the Commission’s National Headquarters. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Public Affairs Officer, Musa Olurode, on behalf of the Osun Resident Electoral […]
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Adeleke Reassures Osun Residents of Safety
Governor Ademola Adeleke has moved to calm heightened public anxiety over rising bandit incursions in neighbouring states. He affirmed that Osun remains secure and that the government is taking sustained measures to prevent any infiltration by criminal elements. The governor expressed gratitude to residents for their continuing support for his administration, promising uninterrupted delivery of […]
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Peter Obi Faults Nnamdi Kanu’s Conviction, Urges Political Solution
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over the conviction of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. He warned that the development could heighten national tension at a time the country is grappling with severe economic and security challenges. In a […]
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Insecurity: FG Orders Immediate Shutdown of 41 Unity Schools
The Federal Government on Friday directed the closure of 41 federal unity colleges across the country following renewed attacks on educational institutions in several states. The directive was contained in a memo issued by the Director of Senior Secondary Education, Hajiya Binta Abdulkadir, who signed on behalf of the Minister of Education. She explained that […]
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Oluwo Debunks Rumoured Bandit Attack on Iwo–Osogbo Road
The Paramount Ruler of Iwoland, His Imperial Majesty Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging a bandit attack along the Iwo–Osogbo road. He said the claim is completely false and misleading. Oba Akanbi, in a statement on Thursday, challenged anyone with credible evidence to prove that such an incident occurred, […]
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Gov Adeleke Celebrates Davido on Birthday
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has celebrated his nephew and award-winning music star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, on the occasion of his birthday. He stated that the celebrant is an inspiring symbol of what determination can achieve. In a statement signed by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke praised the Grammy […]
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Gunmen Raid Niger Catholic Schools, Abduct Pupils, Students, Teachers
Armed men in the early hours of Thursday invaded St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Niger State, abducting pupils, students, teachers and a security personnel in what has become another heartbreaking hit on Nigeria’s education sector. The attack, which took place between 1:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m., threw the quiet Papiri community […]
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Obafemi Awolowo’s Grandson, Segun Dies
Nigeria has been thrown into mourning following the reported death of Olusegun “Segun” Awolowo Jr., grandson of the late nationalist and elder statesman, Chief Obafemi Awolowo. Details surrounding his sudden passing remain sketchy as of press time, but news of his death has sparked shock and grief across the country, with many questioning the unexpected […]
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CAN Condemns Attack on Kwara Church, Seeks Urgent Rescue of Abducted Worshippers
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has denounced the violent raid on the Christ Apostolic Church in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, calling the incident another painful indication of the country’s worsening security situation. In a statement issued on Thursday, the CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, expressed deep sorrow over the attack, […]