The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has expressed strong support for President Bola Tinubu’s proposed restructuring of the Forest Guard security framework. The Yoruba monarch made the endorsement during a courtesy visit to the President in Lagos on Sunday. Following their closed-door meeting, Oba Ogunwusi spoke to journalists, explaining that his visit was twofold: to mark the Eid al-Fitr (Sallah) celebrations and to personally update the…

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has reaffirmed his commitment to preserving the cultural heritage of Ijebuland. He described his participation in the 2025 Ojude Oba Festival as a heartfelt tribute to the traditions that define the Ijebu people. READ ALSO: 100 million people expected at 2025 Ojude Oba festival In a statement posted on his social media platforms on Sunday, Mr Abiodun said his presence at the festival was more…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has unveiled three new train sets for the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line at the National Theatre Station, marking a significant boost to the state’s public transportation capacity. Mr Sanwo-Olu revealed this in a statement posted on his social media accounts on Sunday. READ ALSO: Sanwo-Olu swears in new civil service commission, urges merit-based leadership He said each train set comprises four cars,…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has issued a two-week ultimatum to traders operating on unauthorised roadside spaces in Ado-Ekiti to vacate and relocate to the newly completed ultra-modern Agric Olope Market. The directive, which affects traders at Bisi Market, Kings Market, and other strategic locations in the state capital, was announced during a meeting with market women at the Palace of the Ewi of Ado-Ekiti. Mr Oyebanji stated that…

Former Nigerian Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, has said that the Nigerian Civil War was not driven by hostility or ethnic resentment but was a difficult decision aimed at safeguarding the nation’s unity. Gowon spoke during the 5th Convention of the Christian Men’s Fellowship (CMF), held at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church in Maitama yesterday in Abuja. The 91-year-old statesman reflected on the burdens of leadership during one of Nigeria’s darkest…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently revisit the appointments of at least three individuals alleged to be members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a letter dated 7 June 2025 and signed by SERAP Deputy Director Kolawole Oluwadare, the organisation cited threats to the credibility of the…

The Ojude Oba Festival is a vibrant cultural spectacle celebrated annually by the Ijebu people in Ogun State, Nigeria. Regarded as one of the country’s most prominent cultural events, the festival blends tradition, religion, pageantry, and community pride. “Ojude Oba,” meaning “The King’s Court,” began as a simple gesture by Ijebu Muslims in the 19th century, who would gather shortly after Eid-el-Kabir to pay homage to their traditional ruler, the…

A fire broke out at a hotel housing 484 Nigerian pilgrims in Mecca on Saturday, according to the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). The incident occurred around noon local time on Shari Mansur Street, however, no casualties were recorded. In a statement released by NAHCON spokesperson, Fatima Sanda Usara, the blaze was quickly brought under control thanks to the swift intervention of Saudi emergency services and the hotel management.…

In a firm stand against indiscriminate waste disposal, five men accused of dumping refuse in a canal along the Igando-Iba Road Link Bridge were arraigned and remanded at Kirikiri prison. The accused appeared before a Magistrate Court in Oshodi, facing charges of illegal waste dumping. Their case was adjourned to 9 July. The defendants were identified as Quassim Jamiu, 44, and Ayo Jamiu, 18, both from Kwara State; Alexander Innocent,…

Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, has revealed that Nigeria lost approximately $450 million to petroleum subsidy fraud under the Petroleum Support Fund (PSF) between 2006 and 2012. In his new book, The Shadow of Loot & Losses: Uncovering Nigeria’s Petroleum Subsidy Fraud, Bawa chronicles the extensive corruption that plagued the subsidy regime. He was a central figure in the EFCC team that investigated…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reacted to the deliberation of a single-term tenure for political office holders in Nigeria, proposing a five- or six-year term in place of the current two-term limit of four years each. Makinde, who is now in his second term, argued that a single, longer term would allow leaders to focus fully on governance without the distractions of re-election campaigns. The governor made these remarks on…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on Nigerians to embrace unity, collective sacrifice, and continued support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration as the country works towards lasting peace and development. Speaking during the Eid al-Adha prayers at the National Eid Ground along Airport Road in Abuja, Shettima described the festival as a time for sober reflection, compassion, and nation-building, rooted in the legacy of Prophet Abraham’s obedience and sacrifice. READ ALSO:…