Category: News

Contrary to social media reports that he has proceeded on terminal leave, Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, on Thursday, chaired the commission’s regular weekly committee and approved the promotion of some junior staff. According to INEC national commissioner and Chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr Sam Olumekun, […]

Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has said arming personnel may be the only way to effectively enforce traffic regulations on Nigerian highways. Speaking on ARISE News on Thursday, Mohammed described the enormous risks road safety operatives face, especially when confronting heavy-duty vehicles. He questioned how a small patrol team […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has entered into a strategic partnership with Dangote Cement Transport to enforce stricter safety policies and improve operational standards across the company’s expansive logistics operations. This initiative comes in response to growing public concern over the alarming frequency of accidents involving Dangote trucks on Nigerian […]

The Regent of Abagana and a former Presidential aspirant, Dr. Nwachukwu Anakwenze, has commended African nations for rising to stop the exploitation and export of their strategic minerals by nationals of foreign countries. In a statement by his Director General/Spokesman, Comrade Eric Oluwole, Anakwenze said AU’s latest move was in line with his long-term call […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday released updated statistics on the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), revealing that Osun, Borno, and Lagos states are leading in pre-online registration. According to data shared on INEC’s social media platforms, the total number of pre-online registrations as of September 21 now stands at 5,385,060, while […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on Sunday entered into a sacred seven-day seclusion as part of the traditional rites heralding the annual Olojo Festival, one of the oldest and most revered cultural celebrations in Yoruba land. Addressing the media before entering seclusion, the Ooni dedicated this […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has congratulated the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on her 65th birthday, celebrating her grace and conviction for impacting lives. He notes with fondness her deep commitment to nation building and the upholding of democratic principles, recalling the pivotal role she played in shaping the institution […]

The departed SGF, Alhaji Gidado Idris A family dispute has arisen over the inheritance of the departed former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Alhaji Saidu Gidado Idris. Some of his children are alleging that they have been denied access to parts of their father’s estate. Speaking on behalf of his siblings, one […]

The Yoruba Afenifere Youths Organisation, YAYON, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to appoint the next chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, from the Southwest. It made the appeal ahead of the exit next month of the incumbent INEC chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, at the expiration of his 10 years tenure. In […]

STATEWIDE BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY, SIR SIMINALAYI FUBARA, GSSRS, ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 My dear good people of Rivers State Recall that Rivers State was placed under a six-month emergency rule, declared by Mr. President, His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on the 18th of March, 2025, following the intense political crisis in […]