POLICE ARRAIGNS MAN FOR ALLEGEDLY THREATENING LIFE OF EKITI CATHOLIC BISHOP. Ekiti State Police Command has arraigned a middle aged man, Victor Akande in a Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Ado Ekiti, for allegedly threatening the life of Bishop of Ekiti Catholic Diocese, Felix Ajakaye. The defendant according to the charge, committed the offence on 15th January, 2025 at the …

DHQ Uncovers International Connection To Recent Terrorist Activities The Defence Headquarters has identified the involvement of foreign fighters as a key factor behind the recent rise in terrorist activities in Nigeria’s North East and North West regions. Maj. Gen. Buba Edward, the outgoing director of Defence Media Operations, disclosed this on Thursday during the first military briefing of 2025. He …

President Bola Tinubu Loses a Close Ally President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of a former Lagos State head of service and prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Akinsanya Ajose. Ajose, who passed away in the early hours of Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the age of 78, was remembered as an elder statesman …

Gunmen Abduct UK-based Man In Anambra, Demand N100m Ransom Gunmen abducted Mr. Ikechukwu Okeke, a UK-based Nigerian, shortly after he returned to Amaokpala, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State, for his cousin’s burial. The incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2025, after Mr. Okeke attended the burial of his cousin, Mrs. Obiageli Okoli. Reports indicate …

Gov. Fubara Approves N50m For Widows Of Fallen Soldiers Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has approved ₦50 million support for widows of service personnel who died defending Nigeria. This was made known during the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration in Port Harcourt, on Wednesday. Governor Fubara, while addressing legionnaires and service personnel, emphasized that the donation is a token …

Dogs kill Nigerian woman in Italy A 27-year-old Nigerian woman, Patricia Masithela, tragically lost her life after being mauled by a pack of starving dogs in Latina, Italy. The incident occurred late Monday night while Patricia was visiting a male acquaintance at his abandoned villa in the Lazio region, according to Mirror UK. Her screams filled the night, alerting neighbours …

Cabinet dissolution: Ex-Commissioner, Barr Olaniyi lauds Aiyedatiwa’s visionary leadership, pledges continued support Former Commissioner for Physical Planning, Barrister Gbenga Olaniyi, FCA, has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Ondo State Governor, His Excellency, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, for the privilege of serving in his administration. Speaking shortly after the dissolution of the Ondo State Executive Council on Wednesday, 15th January 2025, …

Aiyedatiwa dissolves Ondo cabinet, exempts two Commissioners DISSOLUTION OF THE STATE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL The Governor of Ondo State, Hon Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has approved the dissolution of the State Executive Council, with immediate effect. However, the Governor has exempted two members of the cabinet from the dissolution, due to the critical nature of their duties. They are the Attorney General …

START THIS YEAR WITH CAUTION I feel deeply concerned about how many people are rushing into this year without taking the necessary pause to think. It’s as if turning the page on the calendar is a magic reset button that can wipe away the troubles, worries, and failures of the past year. Though the excitement of a new year is …

A heartfelt tribute to a visionary leader at 60 The Ondo State Honourable Commissioner for Physical Planning, Barrister Gbenga Olaniyi, FCA, has extended his warmest felicitations to the people’s Governor, His Excellency, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on the momentous occasion of his 60th birthday. “Welcome to the sixth ladder, Mr Governor. Everything about you is truly divine, and I pray …