Gbajabiamila Threatens 10bn Defamation Suit, Gives Adeniyi Adeyemi 72 Hours to Retract Allegations

Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Olufemi Gbajabiamila Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Olufemi Gbajabiamila, has threatened to institute a N10 billion defamation suit and criminal proceedings against ‘Director General’ of the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council; Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew unless he retracts and apologises for what he […]

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Fake agency scandal: Presidency under pressure as police arrest Adeyemi’s father

Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, acclaimed Director General of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council/Presidential Economic Advisory Council. Photo: Bayo Onanuga The controversy surrounding the alleged N1.3bn Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council scandal deepened on Monday as the Nigeria Police Force reportedly arrested the father of the council’s embattled promoter, Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, amid ongoing investigations into […]

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APC defends substitution of candidates after primaries, denies law violations

The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Felix Morka, on Tuesday defended the party’s substitution of some candidates after its primaries, saying no aspirant who failed to participate in the primary process was declared a winner. He said this while addressing allegations that the APC arbitrarily replaced candidates or handed tickets to individuals […]

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Osun election: CP warns against violence, vows to prosecute offenders

Osun State CP, Ibrahim Gotan By John Dike, Osogbo Osun Stare Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Gotan, has warned politicians, their supporters and other stakeholders against any attempt to undermine the security of the state before, during and after the forthcoming governorship elections. He assured that the command will deal decisively with anyone found violating […]

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Imole Campaign, Osun APC trade allegations over security, police investigation

By John Dike, Osogbo Tension is rising in Osun State ahead of the August 15 governorship election, as the Imole Campaign Council (TICC) and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) make fresh allegations over security, policing and the handling of a high-profile criminal investigation. The latest exchanges followed the recent working visit of the Inspector-General […]

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Falana condemns “substituted arrest” as police pick father of “fake” Presidential Council DG in Ogbomoso

Mr Femi Falana, SAN A foremost human rights lawyer Mr Femi Falana, SAN, has condemned “substituted arrest” as the police picked the father of Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, the self-acclaimed Director-General of the disowned Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, in a raid on the family’s residence in Ogbomoso. According to him, the police action  transgressed against […]

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Oil prices fall as OPEC+ hikes August output

Oil prices crashed on Monday, July 6, 2026, after the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) approved another increase in crude production from August, while improving exports from the Gulf eased concerns over supply disruptions. Brent crude futures slipped 34 cents, or 0.47 per cent, to $71.78 a barrel in early […]

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Jonathan debunks alleged N500b bribe to contest against Obi in 2027

Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan Former President Goodluck Jonathan has debunked as false and baseless a media report alleging he was offered N500 billion to contest the presidential candidate of National Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, to split South-South votes. He disclosed this in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Dr Ikechukwu Eze, on […]

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The dignity of the law is diminished when journalists are treated as fugitives

By Lanre Ogundipe The arrest and continued detention of journalist Stanley Ugagbe raises issues far beyond the liberty of one individual. It calls into question the disturbing disposition of some law enforcement agencies towards journalists who, in the legitimate discharge of their constitutional responsibility, publish information that may be uncomfortable to those in authority. It […]

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