Muslim Stakeholders Drum Support for Tinubu, Back Oyebamiji Ahead of Osun Governorship Election

By John Dike, Osogbo Muslim stakeholders in Osun State have called on the Muslim Ummah to sustain their support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu while also rallying behind Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji ahead of the forthcoming governorship election in the state. The call was made during the 2026 Ramadan Lecture and distribution of Ramadan packages […]

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Court Clears Suspended DCP Abba Kyari, Brothers of Asset Declaration Charges

The Federal High Court in Abuja has discharged and acquitted suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, and his two brothers in a 23-count charge filed against them by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Delivering judgment on Wednesday, March 5, 2026, Justice James Omotosho held that the prosecution failed to establish its case […]

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Court acquits suspended DCP Abba Kyari over insufficient evidence

The Federal High Court has discharged and acquitted suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, bringing an end to a major legal battle that has attracted nationwide attention. The court held that the prosecution failed to present sufficient evidence to substantiate the allegations filed against the former head of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT). As […]

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ADC national chairman, Mark, celebrates Obasanjo at 89

African Democratic Congress (ADC) National Chairman and former Senate President, Senator David Mark, has congratulated former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, on the occasion of his 89th birthday. He described the former Nigerian leader as a statesman of remarkable courage, discipline, and enduring commitment to the unity, stability, and progress of Nigeria. Mark, in a goodwill […]

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I am alive, Obasanjo says, debunks rumoured death

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has declared that he is alive, as he debunked his rumoured death. He condemned those circulating a fake letter in which he was purportedly speaking about his death, saying they were only wasting their time because “I dey Kampe.” Obasanjo spoke on Wednesday while delivering a colloquium titled “Burden and Blessing […]

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Hope rises for state police

as new IGP sets up implementation committee There is hope on the horizon for the establishment of State Police as the new Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Olátúnjí Disu on Wednesday inaugurated an implementation committee for state police. Disu had inaugurated the State Police Implementation Committee earlier before his swearing-in as the 23rd substantive police boss. […]

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Ondo seeks partners’ support to tackle maternal mortality

Dr Banji Ajaka By Kemi Olatunde Maternal mortality has been identified as a critical health challenge requiring urgent and intensified intervention in Ondo State, prompting the state government to seek stronger collaboration with development partners to address the situation. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Banji Ajaka, made the call during an engagement meeting with the […]

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Senator Husain Congratulates Ex-Osun Speaker on Appointment as OAU Pro-Chancellor

By John Dike, Osogbo Senator Mudashiru Husain has congratulated the former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adejare Bello, on his appointment as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife. In a congratulatory message issued on Thursday, Husain described the appointment as well deserved, […]

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