Following outcry over the arrest and detention of investigative journalist, Fisayo Soyombo, the Nigerian Army has released him. The Army had detained him for three days and claimed the journalist was arrested at an illegal oil bunkering site. This was after the Foundation for Investigative Journalism revealed on X (formerly Twitter) that Soyombo had been held in Army custody for ... Read More »
The Nigeria Police Force in its unyielding resolution and unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens, continues to work tirelessly to prevent and combat all forms of crime and criminality. These relentless efforts are paying off, as the Force has successfully made the arrest of five (5) suspects involved in trans-border gun running. The suspects identified ... Read More »
The Oyo State Signage and Advertisement Agency, OYSAA, has introduced a Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) form to address complaints for Out of Home advertisement practitioners and business owners across the state. In a statement made available by the Director General, OYSAA, Hon. Oludolapo Eso-Ajanaku stated that the initiative is a commitment of the agency to foster accountability and improved stakeholders ... Read More »
The Oyo State Government on Wednesday cancelled the collection of N4,000 administrative fee for retireee, a move aimed at alleviating financial burdens on civil servants. This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen by the Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Hon. Olusegun Olayiwola, citing Governor Seyi Makinde’s commitment to enhancing retirees’ welfare. Olayiwola added that previously, retirees were ... Read More »
Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, popularly known as Omosexy, has thanked God following a life-threatening health scare that left her battling for survival. In a thanksgiving post shared on Instagram, the actress recounted her harrowing experience, detailing how she underwent emergency surgery after enduring severe back and chest pain, persistent vomiting, and debilitating stomach discomfort. Read More »
An Osun State High Court sitting in Ijebu-Jesa has restrained security agencies from arresting a former National Deputy Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dr Diran Odeyemi, and one Mr. Adigun Akinpelu Odeyemi and Akinpelu had filed a fundamental rights suit before the court, urging the court to restrain the defendants in the suit from arresting them. The ... Read More »
. I have had the opportunity to closely study Governor Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke, his worldview, and his approach to governance. Without hesitation, I can boldly state that Governor Adeleke has been a tremendous blessing to Osun State. When the records are reviewed, he will undoubtedly emerge as one of the finest governors to have ever served the state. As ... Read More »
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu has emphasized the need to relocate the remaining Fifty-Nine (59) INEC Local Government offices currently housed within the Local Government Secretariats to independent locations. Addressing the House of Representatives Committee on Electoral Matters at the National Assembly Complex on Thursday, 21st November 2024, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu outlined the ... Read More »
Auchi, Edo State – A female police officer, Inspector Edith Uduma, serving at the South Ibie Police Station, Auchi, has come forward with a troubling account of gross misconduct within the force, leading to her controversial dismissal. The incident, which unfolded on October 7, 2024, involved allegations of abuse of authority, sexual misconduct, and an attempt to suppress evidence. The ... Read More »
As Police Reaffirms Discipline at All Levels. The Nigeria Police Force hereby reaffirms its justification for the dismissal of one Edith Uduma, a former Police Inspector, who was recently dismissed for her act of gross misconduct and complicity surrounding the alleged rape of a 17-year-old female suspect by one Abraham Uzuobo. It would be recalled that in a video that ... Read More »
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