The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested two suspects over the alleged assault, abduction and subsequent death of a 45-year-old man, Ogunsakin Sunday, in connection with a land dispute in Afao-Ekiti. The command said the principal suspect, identified as Rotimi Joseph Olabiowonu, popularly known as “Metilo,” and a suspected member of his gang, Adedoyin Opeyemi,…
The Federal Government has endorsed a 100-day tourism calendar designed to bring together Nigeria’s festivals, cultural celebrations and major events on a single digital platform as part of efforts to unlock the country’s tourism potential. The initiative is aimed at creating a structured calendar that will make it easier for tourists, investors and other stakeholders…
The Senate Leader, Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, has donated 1,600 solar-powered street lights to communities across Ekiti State as part of efforts to improve public infrastructure and enhance security. Under the initiative, each of the 16 local government areas in the state is receiving 100 solar-powered street lights, ensuring that all parts of Ekiti benefit…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, clarifying that he never promised that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would not field candidates in other elections. Wike said his commitment was specifically to mobilising support for Tinubu’s presidential bid, while the…
President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has said investors who buy and hold shares in Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals could potentially become millionaires within one or two years if the company’s share price records significant growth. Dangote made the statement during an interview with Arise TV while discussing the refinery’s initial public offering…
The Ogun State Police Command has cautioned members of the public against reaching conclusions or passing verdicts on rape allegations through social media before proper investigations and court proceedings are concluded. The command said allegations of sexual offences should be handled through established legal procedures rather than public judgment on social media platforms. The police…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a former employee of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), Isaac Zegbe, and his alleged accomplices over the suspected vandalism and theft of electricity cables worth more than N350 million. The suspects were arrested following an investigation into the alleged theft and vandalisation of electricity…
The 2027 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), to release his academic records following a legal action seeking access to the documents. Obi made the appeal amid ongoing legal proceedings concerning the release of records relating to his time at the institution. The former Anambra State governor said…
Tension has gripped Afao-Ekiti in Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area of Ekiti State following a protest by youths over the alleged murder of a young man, Mr. Sunday Ogunsakin, popularly known as Jaru. The protesting youths called on the Nigeria Police Force and the Ekiti State Government to urgently investigate the circumstances surrounding Ogunsakin’s death and…
The All Progressives Congress Governors Forum has distanced its members from any political alliance or coalition involving individuals or opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. The forum said its members remained committed to the APC and would support only candidates officially sponsored by the ruling party. Chairman of the APC Governors Forum and…
