Ooni vows to tackle banditry in Yorubaland with ancestral powers

By John Dike, Osogbo The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has vowed to draw upon ancestral powers to confront the escalating threat of banditry across the Southwest region. Speaking during an interview on Channels TV, the monarch emphasized the need for unity among Southwest governors and traditional rulers, stressing that a coordinated regional […]

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Ondo to recruit 500 new Amotekun men

revives grassroots justice, inaugurates 130 JPs After nearly 17 years of inactivity, the Ondo State Government has revived the office of the Justices of the Peace (JPs), giving citizens an active role in local justice delivery. The State Governor, Dr Lucky  Aiyedatiwa, Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Dr Kayode Ajulo, and the Chief Judge […]

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EFCC invites ex-Justice Minister Malami for questioning

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited the former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, for questioning. Th invite was contained in a letter dated November 24. It was fixed on Friday, November 28, for an interview. Signed by Sunday Atiba Ofen-Imu, on behalf of the EFCC Chairman, Ola […]

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ECOWAS Suspends Guinea-Bissau Following Military Coup

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has suspended Guinea-Bissau from all its decision-making bodies following a military takeover in the country. The decision was taken by the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council (MSC) during an emergency virtual meeting on Thursday, chaired by Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio, who also leads the Authority […]

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Nigeria condemns Guinea-Bissau coup

Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan is safe and has left Guinea-Bissau following a military coup that toppled the country’s government, the Federal Government confirmed on Thursday. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, told journalists in Abuja, “Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan is very safe and out of Guinea-Bissau. He left with a special […]

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Safe Schools project stalls in 30 states as abductions rise

The twenty-four freed schoolgirls abducted from Government Girls Secondary School, Maga, Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area. Kebbi State. Photo: X/Bashir Ahmad Despite recurring attacks on schools across the country, 30 states have yet to implement the Federal Government’s Safe Schools Initiative. The Safe Schools Initiative was launched in May 2014 after the Chibok abduction, with an […]

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3rd Anniversary: Adeleke’s Administration Brought Peace, Stability, Infrastructural Development to Osun – Adigun

By John Dike, Osogbo The Managing Director of Sammya Nigeria Ltd., Mr. Stephen Adigun, has congratulated Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, and his deputy, Prince Kola Adewusi, on the occasion of their third anniversary in office, describing their tenure as impactful and enviable. He said Adeleke’s administration has brought peace, stability, and steady progress to […]

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Regent and Onowu of Abagana Anakwenze urges President Tinubu to free Nnamdi Kanu

Igbo World assembly Chairman and the Onowu Regent of Abagana, Dr Nwachukwu Anakwenze Igbo World assembly Chairman and the Onowu Regent of Abagana, Dr Nwachukwu Anakwenze, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to free unconditionally the jailed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Anakwenze who was also a former Presidential Aspirant under […]

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