Makinde Reduces Ibadan Circular Road Acquisition to 150m in Ologuneru After Community Outcry
The Oyo State government has moved to ease tensions in Ido Local Government after Governor Seyi Makinde approved a major adjustment to the Ibadan Circular Road project, restricting the acquisition corridor to 150 metres within the densely populated Ologuneru community. The decision marks a significant shift from the earlier 500-metre right-of-way that had triggered […]
Backlash on Oluwo of Iwo Over Alleged Attack on Yorùbá Traditions
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, is at the center of escalating controversy following remarks perceived by many as undermining Yorùbá traditions and history. His statements, which challenge the origins of the Yorùbá people and question long-established cultural practices, have drawn sharp criticism from traditional rulers, cultural groups, and religious organisations. In […]
Southern Governors’ Forum, Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council Endorse President Tinubu in Unified Show of Support
In a strong demonstration of unity, the Southern Governors’ Forum (SGF) and the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC) jointly passed a vote of confidence on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, praising his leadership and unwavering commitment to national stability as a Southern extraction president. The announcement was made during the forum hosted by Governor […]
Audit on Police Reveals ₦2.7 Billion Sleaze, Abandoned Projects
A recent audit of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has uncovered nearly ₦2.7 billion in fraudulent payments, unexecuted contracts, and abandoned projects, raising serious concerns about corruption and financial mismanagement within the security institution. The findings were detailed in the 2022 Annual Report on Non‑Compliance and Internal Control Weaknesses issued by the Office of […]
Senator Wamakko Advocates Reduction of Soldiers Attached to Retired Generals
Senator Aliyu Wamakko of Sokoto‑North has urged a review of the number of soldiers assigned to retired military generals, describing the current deployment as excessive. The senator made his remarks during a session at the National Assembly, which coincided with discussions over the recent directive to withdraw police protection from certain VIPs. While expressing concern […]
Court Dismisses Former Binance Executive Tigran Gambaryan’s Suit Challenging Detention by EFCC, NSA
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a fundamental-rights enforcement suit filed by former Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan, who alleged that his arrest and detention by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) were unlawful. The ruling, delivered on Thursday, held that Gambaryan failed […]
U.S. Suspends Afghan Immigration Following Shooting of National Guard Members in Washington, D.C.
The United States government has indefinitely suspended all immigration processing for Afghan nationals in the wake of a shooting that critically injured two National Guard members near the White House. The decision was announced by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), citing security concerns and the need to review vetting protocols for Afghan entrants. […]
Saudi Arabia Expresses Interest in Nigeria’s Steel Sector
Saudi Arabia has opened discussions with Nigeria on possible investments in the country’s steel sector, signaling what could become one of the most significant foreign partnerships in Nigeria’s renewed push for industrialization. The engagement followed a high-level meeting between a Saudi trade delegation and Nigeria’s Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, during […]
