February 2025
Kano Assembly passes bill to establish state security outfit
The Kano State House of Assembly has passed a bill to establish a state-owned security outfit, granting it the authority to bear arms, prevent crimes, and make arrests across the state. The passage of the bill followed extensive deliberations, particularly on a controversial clause that prohibits members of political parties from heading the security agency. […]
American music producer Irv Gotti dead
Irv Gotti, the famous American music producer, has passed away at the age of 54. Gotti died in New York City on Wednesday after months of battling a stroke. It was reported that the record producer was admitted to a recovery centre in August 2024 and had to walk with the aid of a cane. […]
Biden spent $1.9trn on regulatory costs — Musk
The immediate past president of the United States of America spent $1.9 trillion on regulatory costs, the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE, said. DOGE disclosed this in a widely circulated document. According to the DOGE document, Biden’s administration initiated 1,217 rules costing the country $1.9 trillion. In contrast, DOGE noted that during Trump’s […]
Adeleke Determined to Improve the Lives of Women, Children – Commissioner for Women Affairs
…organizes one-day sensitization workshop for girls The Osun State Government, under the leadership of Governor Ademola Adeleke has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to improving the lives of women and children in the state. This was made known by the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Children and Social Welfare, Hon. Chief (Mrs.) Ayobola Fadeyi Awolowo, while delivering […]
BREAKING: Decomposing body of missing Anambra lawmaker Azuka found
The decomposing body of Hon. Justice Azuka, a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly who was recently declared missing, has been found. It was learnt on Thursday morning that the body was found at the 2nd Niger Bridge by a combined security team. The Police Public Relations Officer of the state, SP Tochukwu […]
Osun Indigenes In Cote D’ivour Applaud Governor Adeleke For Infrastructural Development
Indigenes of Osun State resident in Cote D’ivour under the umbrella of Yoruba Community in Cote D’ivour have passed a vote of confidence on Governor Ademola Adeleke for the unprecedented development that he brought to Osun State in just two years of his administration. The diaspora group led by their president, Chief Timothy Adegboyega paid […]
Traditional Religion: Governor Adeleke Reiterates Commitment to Fairness, Equity Among All Religions
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has restated his commitment to pursuing initiatives that will promote cultural heritage and development in Osun State. The Governor stated this while hosting leadership of Traditional Religious Worshipers Association (TWARSO) during a courtesy visit they paid on the Governor in his office. Senator Adeleke who described the visit as […]
Mother, child killed in Nasarawa chieftaincy dispute
A violent chieftaincy dispute in the Odu electoral ward of Maraba Udege Development Area, Nasarawa Local Government Area has claimed the lives of a mother and her child, displacing many residents and destroying several homes. The long-standing conflict, which has persisted for three years, escalated on Saturday, February 1, 2025, following a land ownership disagreement […]
Suspended Ogun monarch remanded in correctional centre over assault
A Magistrate’s Court sitting in Ifo, Ogun State, has ordered the remand of the suspended traditional ruler of Orile Ifo, Oba Abdulsemiu Ogunjobi, in a correctional facility in Ilaro. The embattled monarch was arraigned on a three-count charge of conspiracy, assault, and conduct likely to cause a breach of public peace. The charges were brought […]
Niger orders Red Cross to leave country
Niger’s ruling military junta has asked the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to leave the country immediately, a source told AFP Wednesday. Niger has “terminated its agreements” with the ICRC and some foreign staff have started to leave the west African country, the source said, adding the organisation had closed its office in […]