Ahead of August 15 Osun state governorship election, Governor Ademola Adeleke has accused former governor of the state, Gboyega Oyetola of using federal might and the name of President Tinubu to perpetrate violence in the state. Adeleke, who is also the governorship candidate of Accord Party said that no amount of intimidation would stop him from emerging victorious. Adeleke stated this on Tuesday in Osogbo during a Town Hall meeting organised by the ARISE TV for the three prominent governorship candidates in the August 15 election. He stated: “Oyetola is still suffering from the pain of defeat. Because he’s…
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The Governor of Osun state and the governorship candidate of Accord Party in the Saturday’s election, Senator Ademola Adeleke has described a former governor of the state, Olagunsoye Oyinlola as a paperweight politician. Adeleke stated this on Tuesday in Osogbo during a Town Hall meeting organised by the ARISE TV for the three prominent governorship candidates in the August 15 election. He added that he was not bothered that the former Governor of the state, Olagunsoye Oyinlola has decided to throw his way behind the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Munirudeen Oyebamiji, describing him as a paperweight…
Troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully rescued nine kidnapped commuters following a swift response to a kidnap incident along the Ajaokuta–Itobe Road in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State. The rescue operation was carried out by troops deployed at Patrol Base Itobe after receiving reports that suspected kidnappers had ambushed commuters and abducted several passengers along the route. According to a statement issued on Tuesday, on arrival at the scene, the troops discovered a Toyota Hiace bus and a Toyota Sienna vehicle abandoned by the roadside, with all passengers missing. Acting without delay, the troops launched a…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has pleaded with Aviation unions to sheath their swords and exercise restraint in the ongoing industrial action which has impacted passengers and other stakeholders. The agency noted that the matter would have been addressed at the meeting convened by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo last week, but the meeting could not hold as the airline operators failed to honor the invitation NCAA, in a statement issued on Tuesday by its Director General, Capt.Chris Najomo said the issue would be resolved pending the return of the minister, who has been actively…
Troops of the Nigerian Army, working in close collaboration with personnel of the Nigerian Navy, the Nigeria Police Force, local vigilantes and hunters, have rescued all 16 persons abducted by suspected kidnappers during a coordinated search and rescue operation in Kogi State. Acting Director Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele in a statement issued Tuesday said the victims were kidnapped on Sunday 9 August, 2026 when armed criminals attacked commuters along the Ojuwo–Ajengo–Memarebo and Ojiwo–Itobe roads in Ofu Local Government Area of the state. He said acting swiftly on credible intelligence that the victims had been moved to the…
Troops of 82 Operation Udo Ka in collaboration with operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested a notorious kidnapping syndicate commander and also recovered four AK-47 rifles, seven magazines and 133 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition from a forest hideout in Enugu State. Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations, 82 Division Nigerian Army, Lt-Col. Olabisi Ayeni in a statement issued Monday said the suspect was apprehended during a coordinated intelligence-led operation in the Gariki General Area of Enugu State. TmHis arress, he explained, followed sustained efforts to dismantle the criminal syndicate responsible for the abduction…
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have successfully contained an attack by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Gajiram, Nganzai Local Government Area, Borno State. Acting Military Information Officer, Capt. Mohammed Goni in a statement issued Monday said at about 12:20 a.m. on 10 August 2026, a large number of terrorists launched an assault in an attempt to overrun the troops’ position. He added that the troops responded with determined and effective fire, forcing the attackers to withdraw after sustaining heavy casualties. Goni noted that during the engagement, troops neutralised several of…
The Dean School of Behavioural Sciences and Forensic Investigation, Rashtriya Raksha University, India, Dr. Jasbirkaur Thadhani Monday assured the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and other security agencies of sustained collaboration in capacity building, technology transfer, and officer exchanges. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the International Training Workshop on Stress Management and Emotional Well-being for Law Enforcement Officers in Abuja, he said the workshop marked the beginning of a broader partnership between India and Nigeria in security and law enforcement. Thadhani asserted that stress management is central to the effectiveness of law enforcement and security services, and that…
The Nigeria Tobacco Control Community has called on President Bola Tinubu to withhold assent to the National Tobacco Control Act (Amendment) Bill 2025, saying it compromised the public health of Nigerians. It also called on the National Assembly to immediately recall the consolidated Bill and subject it to a transparent, public health led review. It further called on the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare to publicly clarify its position and demand the recall of the Bill if it was not properly consulted. The group made the call on Monday in Abuja during a press conference with the theme;…
A group, Transparency and Accountability Network (TAN) has expressed concern over allegations of irregularities and financial inducement in the promotion and recruitment process within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Civil Service Commission. Against this background, the group called for a thorough, transparent and independent investigation to protect the integrity of the FCT public service. The National Coordinator of the group, Comrade Michael Briggs in a statement issued Sunday said that appropriate authorities should examine whether all recruitment and engagement procedures complied with extant public service rules and whether the appointments have had any adverse impact on the efficiency and…