Category: News

IGP Rilwan Disu By John Dike, Osogbo The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has approved a fresh redeployment of Commissioners of Police across various state commands and formations nationwide. The postings, conveyed through a wireless message marked “Most/Immediate,” signal a strategic reshuffle within the Nigeria Police Force aimed at strengthening operational efficiency and security […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The National Orientation Agency (NOA), Osun State Directorate, has called on government authorities, community leaders, and residents to intensify efforts toward eliminating Tuberculosis (TB) in the state. The appeal was made on Tuesday in Osogbo by the State Director of NOA, Mr. Adebiyi Adefarasin Stephen through a statement by the Agency […]

By John Dike, Osogbo A whistle-blower has petitioned the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate a State House Archives official over allegations of fraud, abuse of office, and intimidation. The petition, addressed to ICPC Chairman Akin Oyegoke, identified a civil servant seconded from the National Archives of Nigeria, as the […]

MQ-9 (Reaper) drones. Photo credit: Daily Aviation. The United States has deployed multiple MQ-9 drones alongside around 200 troops to Nigeria to provide intelligence and training support to the Nigerian military in its ongoing fight against insurgents across the northern region. The operation is strictly focused on surveillance and advisory support, with no US personnel […]

By John Dike, Osogbo A prominent Islamic leader, business mogul and philanthropist, Khamis Olatunde Badmus, has expressed strong support for the economic reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stating that they are positioning Nigeria for sustained growth and prosperity. Badmus made this known on shortly after observing the 2026 Eid-el-Fitr prayers at the Osogbo Central […]

Departed former Oyo State Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala An Oyo state High Court sitting in Ibadan has restrained the wife of the former governor, Kemi Alao Akala, from selling, disposing of or entering into any form of transaction on the contested properties of the deceased, Chief Adebayo Alao Akala, pending the determination of the substantive suit. […]

L-R: President Bola Tinubu with UK PM Keir Starmer The presidency has clarified that the agreement reached between Nigeria and the UK to receive deportees with no legal status will not encompass foreign nationals. Under the agreement, the deportees would comprise failed asylum seekers, criminals, and visa overstayers. However, it was unclear if the deportees […]

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Thousands of failed asylum seekers and foreign offenders could be deported from the United Kingdom (UK) to Nigeria under a new bilateral agreement reached during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit, the Daily Mail has reported. According to the newspaper, Britain has “secured a new […]

AS Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Muslim faithful in Nigeria, urging renewed commitment to the nation and humanity. President Tinubu, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, enjoined Nigerian Muslims to rededicate themselves to the noble teachings of […]