Tinubu, name ambassadors now!

It is indeed baffling that, in today’s interconnected and globalised world, the Bola Tinubu administration has operated for over two years without appointing ambassadors. This void casts Nigeria as an outcast in a world that thrives on inclusivity and international cooperation. Governance functions on two fronts — domestic and international. Unfortunately, the Tinubu administration seems […]

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Ex-AGF Malami joins Kebbi governorship race

mmediate former Attorney of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has joined the 2027 Kebbi State governorship eace. He announced his bid during an interview with DCL Hausa on Monday, expressing confidence that he enjoys broad support across the state. According to him, “INEC guidelines do not permit mobilisation at this stage, but […]

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Alleged Christian genocide: US Congress begins full-scale probe into Nigeria’s killings

The United States House of Representatives Subcommittee on Africa will hold an open hearing on Thursday, November 20, 2025, to examine President Donald Trump’s recent redesignation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern. The CPC designation, if ratified by the Senate, would allow the US to impose sanctions on Nigerian officials found complicit in […]

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Court slams police with N100m damages for meddling in Osun LG poll

By John Dike, Osogbo A Federal High Court in Osogbo on Monday awarded N100 million damages against the Inspector-General of Police, Nigeria Police Force (NPF), and the Police Service Commission (PSC) for unlawful actions aimed at obstructing the February 22, 2025 local government elections in Osun State. Delivering judgment in Suit FHC/OS/CS/41/2025, Hon Justice A.A. […]

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Osun warms up for adire festival

By John Dike, Osogbo The road to the 2025 Adire Osun Festival gained renewed momentum on Monday as the Chairman of the Osun State Council for Arts and Culture, Hon. Ebenezer Adeniji, unveiled a bold vision centered on youth empowerment and cultural-driven economic growth during the World Media Conference in Osogbo. Addressing journalists, cultural stakeholders […]

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Why we expelled Wike, Fayose, Anyanwu, others – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has explained why it expelled eleven of its top members during its ongoing Elective National Convention in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Those expelled include the incumbent Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike; former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose; former National Secretary, Emmanuel Anyanwu; Umar Bature; Adeyemi […]

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PDP expels Wike, Fayose, Anyanwu, 8 others over anti-party activities

confirms Damagum national chairman The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has expelled its former National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu; Federal Capital Territory minister, Mr Nyesom Wike; and ex-Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose, and eight others. Simultaneously, the party unanimously confirmed Umaru Damagum as its substantive National Chairman. Also expelled are the party’s National Legal Adviser, […]

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Omoyele: Capable Leader Steering Osun Amotekun Corps

By Yusuf Idowu Abass In the evolving landscape of community-based security across Nigeria, leadership has become the defining factor separating effective security outfits from those that struggle to command public confidence. In Osun State, one name consistently stands tall in this regard—High Chief Dr. Hon. Adekunle Isaac Omoyele, the Corps Commander of the Osun Amotekun […]

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Together with entire Osun people, we will reelect Adeleke, Iwo group vows

aporogises to governor over Ogundokun’s remark By John Dike, Osogbo A socio-political group, Iwo Development Alliance (IDA) has lambasted Chief Abiola Ogundokun over his attacks on Governor Ademola Adeleke, affirming that Iwo and Osun people will re-elect the governor with massive votes. President of the group, Adewale Ogunsola in a statement today at Iwo condemned […]

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Rifts, Rivalries and Rumours: Inside the Leadership Crisis Rocking Ondo Assembly

By David Akinadewo-Adekahunsi The Ondo State House of Assembly is once again in the eye of a political storm. What began as whispers of dissatisfaction has now snowballed into a full-blown leadership crisis, with lawmakers sharply divided into two camps, one calling for the probe and possible removal of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji […]

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