By Ayomide Otitoju The 2023 presidential candidate and National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has paid a courtesy visit to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde in Ibadan. Although details of the closed-door meeting were not disclosed, the visit comes amid evolving political alignments ahead of the 2027 general elections and…
Iran and the United States on Thursday held talks in Switzerland in what observers describe as a last-ditch diplomatic effort to avert conflict, against the backdrop of one of Washington’s largest military deployments to the Middle East in decades. The Oman-mediated discussions follow repeated threats from US President Donald Trump to strike Iran, including a…
By Ayomide Otitoju Opposition political parties have rejected the 2026 Electoral Act recently passed by the National Assembly and signed into law by President Bola Tinubu, describing parts of the legislation as anti-democratic. At a press briefing themed “Urgent Call to Save Nigeria’s Democracy” held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja on Thursday, opposition…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to creating a secure and enabling environment for business, fostering investor confidence, and positioning Lagos as a global hub for investment. Speaking on Wednesday during courtesy visits by the Council Members of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers, led by…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has tasked Acting Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu with tackling banditry, terrorism, and other security challenges across Nigeria. The directive was issued on Wednesday during Disu’s decoration as Acting IGP, following the retirement of Kayode Egbetokun. Speaking through his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the President said, “Nigeria is challenged with…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Coroner sitting at the Yaba Magistrate Court has adjourned until April 14, 2026, the commencement of an inquest into the death of 21-month-old Nkanu, son of acclaimed Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Dr. Ivara Esege. Magistrate Atinuke Adetunji fixed the date on Wednesday when the matter came up for mention….
By Ayomide Otitoju Gunmen in the early hours of Wednesday abducted five worshippers during a church service in Uso, Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State. The attackers reportedly stormed a branch of the Celestial Church of Christ at about 1:00 a.m., whisking the victims away to an unknown destination. Confirming the incident, the spokesperson…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on Wednesday formally installed Tunji Disu as the acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), following his appointment by Bola Tinubu. Disu, 59, assumed office at a brief handover ceremony held at the Louis Edet House headquarters in Abuja, shortly after being decorated by the President at the Presidential…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr. Dayo Lajide, on Tuesday conducted an inspection tour of the Folarin Coker Staff Clinic at the State Secretariat, Alausa, as part of her ongoing familiarisation visits since assuming office. Dr. Lajide toured all departments and units under the Directorate of Staff Health Services…
