August 8, 2025
“Release Osun LG Funds to the State Govt” — Ataoja of Osogbo Tells Tinubu at Osun Osogbo Festival Grand Finale
The Ataoja of Osogbo Land, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun Larooye II, has made a powerful public appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging the immediate release of the withheld Local Government allocations meant for Osun State. Speaking at the grand finale of the Osun Osogbo Festival 2025, the respected monarch warned that the ongoing financial blockade […]
Dangote refinery increases fuel price
Dangote Refinery increased its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit to N850 per litre from N820. The National President of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, Abubakar Maigandi, disclosed in an interview on Friday. This fresh increase represents a N30 hike in the ex-depot price of petrol. “The new ex-depot price of petrol at […]
Paul Chukwuma condemns worsening insecurity in Anambra, decries murder of Fish Magnet
The Young Progressive Party (YPP) Governorship candidate in the November 8 Anambra State election, Sir Paul Chukwuma, has commiserated with the Woman Leader of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Mrs. Esther Onyekesi, over the abduction and killing of her only son, Martins Onyekesi, popularly known as Fish Magnet. Martins, a promising fish farmer in […]
Police address protesters in Abuja, reveals why Sowore still in custody
The Commissioner of Police for Special Intervention Squad, Abayomi Shogunle has explained that human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore is being detained because he refused to make a statement. DAILY POST reports that Sowore, a former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress is in police custody following petitions against him. The development had triggered reactions […]
Osun Government Says Adeleke’s CSO did not Arrest Ifedolapo, Accuses Osun APC of Giving False Information to the Police Authorities
The Osun State Government has denied an allegation from the All Progressives Congress (APC) that the Chief Security Officer to Governor Ademola Adeleke was responsible for the arrest of a Facebook user who directly threatened the life of the state governor. We urge the public and the police authorities to know that the issue is […]
Sowore: Protesters storm force headquarters, demand activist’s release
Protesters stormed the Force Headquarters in Abuja on Friday, demanding the release of detained activist Omoyele Sowore. The demonstrators, most of whom were dressed in black, were seen with the national flag while chanting anti-government songs. They accused an unnamed Assistant Commissioner of Police of intimidation, denying claims that they barricaded the road. Speaking with […]
Senate’s move to elevate Ooni, Sultan divides Nigerians
Ordinarily, the proposed bill to create the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria should be a welcome development, as it seeks to constitutionally recognize the roles and importance of traditional rulers for the overall peace and development of the country. However, the clause that empowers the Ooni of Ife and the Sultan of Sokoto […]
2027: PDP NWC warns members against endorsing Tinubu for second term
The National Working Committee, NWC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has issued a stern warning to members engaging in anti-party activities, particularly those publicly endorsing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-election in 2027. In a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, on Friday, the NWC expressed serious concern over the […]
Nigerian Navy deactivates 71 illegal refineries, recovers 411,000 litres of stolen crude in July
The Nigerian Navy says its its Special Forces deactivated no fewer than 70 illegal refinery sites and confiscated over 400,000 litres of stolen crude oil across the Niger Delta in July 2025 alone.This is contained in a monthly operational update issued on Friday by Commodore Ayiwuyor Adams-Aliu, the Director of Naval Information, in Abuja. Adams-Aliu […]
NCAA drags Fuji musician Kwam 1 to AGF, IGP after Abuja Airport incident
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has officially petitioned the country’s Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, and the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to investigate and prosecute Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate (Kwam 1), for allegedly obstructing an aircraft at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. NCAA disclosed […]
