Peter Obi’s Edo Visit Sparks Fresh Reactions
Reactions have continued to trail the visit of Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi edo state despite an earlier warning by Governor Monday Okpebholo over visits by the opposition figure. Okpebholo had, in July 2025, warned Obi against visiting the state without prior notification and official security clearance. The warning drew criticism from some […]
Kwara Police Foil AK-47 Deal, Arrest Suspected Kidnap Gang Member
The Kwara State Police Command has arrested a suspected member of a kidnapping gang after foiling an alleged attempt to procure an AK-47 rifle in Kaiama Local Government Area. The suspect, identified as Sanda Aliyu, was arrested on August 3 by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Section following intelligence about an alleged arms transaction involving another […]
Femi Kuti Says Tinubu Is Not Nigeria’s Main Problem
Afrobeat musician Femi Kuti has argued that President Bola Tinubu is not the primary problem facing Nigeria, pointing instead to institutional corruption and weaknesses in the country’s justice system. Kuti made the remarks during a recent episode of the Good News Naija podcast, where he discussed Nigeria’s political and institutional challenges. The musician said the […]
Patience Jonathan Praises Azikel Refinery Founder Eruani
Former First Lady Patience Jonathan has praised the Group President of Azikel Group, Dr Azibapu Eruani, describing him as a young businessman she mentored and encouraged to pursue major business opportunities. Jonathan made the remarks on Tuesday during an inspection tour of the Azikel Refinery in Obunagha, Bayelsa State. A video of her comments circulated […]
Ilorin Emirate Mourns Death of Emir’s Predecessor’s Widow
The Ilorin Emirate Council has announced the death of Alhaja Alimat Sobaloju Sulu-Gambari, widow of the ninth Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Zulqarnain Gambari Mohammed. Alhaja Sobaloju Sulu-Gambari died in the early hours of Thursday, August 13, 2026. The Royal Family announced her passing in a statement. The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara […]
BREAKING….ALHAJA ALIMAT SOBALOJU ZULU-GAMBARI, WIDOW OF 9TH EMIR OF ILORIN IS DEAD
It is with total submission to the will of Almighty Allah that the Ilorin Emirate Council announces the passing of Alhaja Alimat Sobaloju Zulu-Gambari, one of the widows of the 9th Emir of Ilorin, His Royal Highness, Alhaji (Dr) Zulqarnain Gambari Mohammed. Alhaja Sobaloju Sulu-Gambari passed away in the early hours of today, Thursday, 13th […]
Osun Election Is Between Adeleke and Tinubu — Momodu
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has described the August 15 Osun State governorship election as a contest between Governor Ademola Adeleke and President Bola Tinubu. Speaking on Wednesday, Momodu argued that the All Progressives Congress (APC) lacked the political strength to defeat Adeleke without the backing and influence of the Tinubu-led […]
Police Arrest 10 Over Modakeke Violence, Polytechnic Invasion
The Osun State Police Command has arrested 10 suspects in connection with alleged violent crimes in Modakeke and an invasion of the Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. Four suspects were arrested in Modakeke, Ife East Local Government Area, over allegations including conspiracy, attempted murder, assault occasioning harm and unlawful possession of […]
Edo NYSC Awardees Pledge to Replic
Ten indigenes of Edo State who received the 2025 President’s National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Honours Award have pledged to replicate the innovations that earned them national recognition in the state. The awardees are Divine Omoruyi, Joy Ehinome, Odu Donald, Osaretin Michael, Osas Unuane, Dr Samuel Elaiho, Etinosa Ajayi, Charles Hope, Adesuwa Asubaja and Mary […]
Police, PSC Appeal Lagos Court Judgment on Tajudeen
The Inspector-General of Police, Lagos State Commissioner of Police and Police Service Commission have appealed a Lagos State High Court judgment in a fundamental rights suit involving Alhaji Hameed Tajudeen. The appellants, dissatisfied with Justice O. L. Alebiosu’s judgment delivered on August 7, 2026, asked the Court of Appeal in Lagos to set aside the […]
