15 May, 2026
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Debate Rages Over Wike’s Sons’ Inclusion in FCT Delegation to Dubai Forum

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stirred controversy after photos emerged of him attending the 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors’ Forum in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, accompanied by his two sons, who were reportedly listed as part of the official Nigerian delegation. The event, which brought together global […]

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FG to Extend Cash Transfer Scheme Beyond 15 Million Households

The Federal Government has revealed plans to expand its direct cash transfer programme to reach more low-income and vulnerable citizens across the country. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, disclosed this during the Oxford Global Think Tank Leadership Conference and Book Launch held in Abuja on Tuesday. According to […]

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Why We Suspended Operatives — Amotekun

The Ondo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun Corps, has explained the reasons behind the suspension of three of its operatives over alleged misconduct and breach of official ethics. The affected officers were accused of making false and unverified statements against the Corps on social media, in violation of the agency’s operational code. The affected […]

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DSS Arrests Man in Rivers Over Alleged Call for Military Takeover

The Department of State Services (DSS) has taken into custody a man identified as Innocent Chukwuma in Oyigbo, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, for allegedly using social media to advocate a military overthrow of Nigeria’s democratic government. Chukwuma, said to operate an account on X (formerly Twitter) under the handle @TheAgroman, reportedly made multiple posts urging […]

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OSEMA Hails Osun Assembly for Passing Emergency Management Amendment Bill

OSEMA Hails Osun Assembly for Passing Emergency Management Amendment Bill The General Manager of the Osun State Emergency Management Agency (OSEMA), Mr. Biola Oni has commended the 8th Osun State House of Assembly for its commitment to the safety and development of the state through the passage of impactful legislation since its inauguration. Oni particularly […]

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UI’s First Female Political Science Professor, Irene Pogoson Dies at 65

The University of Ibadan (UI) community has been thrown into mourning following the death of Professor Aituaje Irene Pogoson, the institution’s first female professor of Political Science with a specialisation in International Relations. She passed away in the early hours of Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the age of 65. Her passing was formally announced […]

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Osun Govt Signs MoU with Ajegunle Tradesmen, Artisans for Automobile Village Project

The administration of Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke has taken another major step toward industrial development in Osun State as it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ajegunle Tradesmen and Artisans Association on Monday in Osogbo. The agreement grants the association access to 7.3 hectares of land within the Living Spring Free Trade […]

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Ondo Govt Approves 101km Road Projects, New Hostels, Anti-Corruption Commission Building

The Ondo State Executive Council (EXCO), under the leadership of Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has approved the construction and rehabilitation of 101.036 kilometres of roads across the state. The landmark decision, taken at the State Executive Council meeting held on Monday in Akure, reinforces the administration’s commitment to bridging infrastructure gaps and improving the living […]

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Why I Want to Become PDP National Chairman — Sule Lamido

Former Jigawa State Governor and founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Sule Lamido has formally declared his intention to contest for the position of National Chairman of the party. He said he is inspired by a resolve to rebuild and restore the PDP to its original ideals. In a statement released on […]