June 17, 2025
Ibrahim Gotan resumes office as Osun Commissioner of Police
The Osun State Police Command, has announced the resumption of office of Ibrahim Gotan as the new Commissioner of Police. CP Gotan succeeds Mohammed Umar Abba according to a statement issued by Abiodun Ojelabi, command the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO on Tuesday. Ojelabi in the statement said the appointment of Gotan was sequel to […]
AFC Condemns Benue Killings, Urges Swift Government Action
The National leadership of the Association of Female Comrades (AFC) has strongly condemned the recent killings in Benue State, describing the continued violence against civilians as “barbaric, unacceptable, and a stain on the conscience of the nation.” Speaking at a phone briefing on Monday, the National President of the association, Comrade Muniretu Isah, expressed deep […]
2027: ‘It’s handled internally’ – Salihu on reported rift between Tinubu, Shettima
The National Vice Chairman (North-East) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mustapha Salihu, has shared his opinion on the speculated rift between President Bola Tinubu and Vice president Kashim Shettima. There have been speculation suggesting a rift between Tinubu and Shettima but Salihu dismissed the rumours as distractions fuelled by “conflict entrepreneurs”. Rumour has it […]
Benue massacre: Governor Sule prays for end to senseless killings
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has expressed deep sorrow over the recent spate of violent killings in parts of the North Central region, particularly in Yelewata, Benue State, where dozens of lives were reportedly lost. Speaking on Monday during the swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed area council administrators and a special adviser, Governor Sule […]
Benue crisis: Speaker orders immediate release of arrested protesters
The Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Aondona Dajoh, has ordered the immediate release of all youths arrested during recent protests across the state. The directive was issued on Tuesday during an emergency plenary session convened in response to mounting public criticism over the detention of citizens who participated in demonstrations against the […]
Davido begins countdown to white wedding with Chioma
Afrobeat artist David Adeleke, often known as Davido, has revealed that he is planning a white wedding with his wife, Chioma. Davido confirmed this in a message on his Instagram page. The singer posted a video of Chioma on his Instagram account, asking, “Can August come already?” The post has now gone viral, causing enormous […]
Ecobank staff jailed for N2.4m cybercrime in Lagos
Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Monday, sentenced Solomon Stephen Ufayo, a staff member of Ecobank Nigeria Plc, to one year imprisonment for cybercrime involving the sum of N2,404,000. Ufayo was arraigned on May 16, 2025, by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, […]
Insecurity: We are prepared to welcome Tinubu to Benue – Gov Alia
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has expressed readiness to receive President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during his planned visit to the state on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Governor Alia, who spoke through his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Tersoo Kula, described the President’s visit as a profound gesture of solidarity with the people of Benue, especially […]
Trump urges Iran to return to embrace negotiation
The United States President Donald Trump has urged Iran to resume diplomatic talks, warning that the Islamic Republic is not gaining the upper hand in its ongoing conflict with Israel. Trump also stated that the Iranian officials have indicated they want to talk about de-escalating hostilities with Israel as the two sides trade attacks and […]
Peter Obi slams Tinubu’s delayed response to national tragedies
Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s delayed visit to crisis-hit regions of the country. Obi warned that selective empathy and “leadership by remote control” send a dangerous message to grieving Nigerians In a post on X handle on Tuesday, Obi hailed Tinubu’s planned visit […]
