The Director-General of the Department of State Services, DSS, Oluwatosin Ajayi, has directed operatives of the agency to stop arresting individuals over civil matters. Ajayi said the directive forms part of ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening respect for the rule of law, protecting human rights and improving the operational standards of the security agency. The…
The State Executive Council of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Ekiti State Chapter, has passed a vote of no confidence in its Chairman, Mr Adekogbon Sunday Ige, and resolved to remove him from office over alleged misconduct and actions said to be affecting the association. The decision was contained in a statement issued…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has commenced a city-wide desilting of drainage channels following heavy torrential rainfalls that triggered flash floods across parts of the nation’s capital. Inspecting the ongoing clearance operations along the Airport Expressway on Thursday, Mr Richard Dauda, acting Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), said the exercise…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said Nigeria’s democracy is maturing, citing the ability of the ruling party to lose an election without undermining the democratic process. Sanwo-Olu made the remarks while reflecting on the evolution of Nigeria’s electoral politics and the concept of “federal might” previously associated with ruling parties. According to the governor,…
The Rivers State Police Command has dismissed three officers linked to the alleged killing of Anthony Obodo, a resident of Port Harcourt and graduate of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT). The Commissioner of Police in the state, Olugbenga Adepoju, announced the dismissal on Wednesday in Port Harcourt while parading the three officers. According to…
The Federal Government has announced a new date for the national youth conference, with at least 360 delegates expected to participate from across Nigeria. The conference, scheduled to hold in October, is aimed at bringing young Nigerians together to deliberate on issues affecting youth development and their role in national development. The government said delegates…
Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has challenged the Presidency to explain the circumstances surrounding President Bola Tinubu’s reported $460,000 forfeiture in the United States instead of attacking his Washington-based lobbying firm. Atiku made the remarks while reacting to criticism from the Presidency over the engagement of Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C., a…
Former Ogun State Governor and Senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel, has said Nigeria’s economic future cannot continue to depend solely on crude oil. Daniel stressed the need for the country to diversify its economy and invest in other productive sectors capable of creating jobs, generating revenue and driving sustainable development. Speaking during a recent…
The First Lady of Ekiti State, Dr. (Mrs.) Olayemi Oyebanji, has charged youths and other citizens to embrace a strong reading culture and deliberately cultivate meaningful relationships capable of promoting personal fulfilment, career growth and positive impact in society. The First Lady gave the charge at the 6th edition of The Book Club @ Peace…
The Court of Appeal has upheld the removal of the Oluloro of Iloro-Ekiti, Oba James Oluwafemi Olugbesoye, triggering mixed reactions and tension in the Ekiti State community. The appellate court, in a judgment delivered virtually on Monday, August 31, 2026, affirmed the earlier ruling of the Ekiti State High Court which nullified the monarch’s continued…
