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*My Govt'll Study Oriire Kidnap Panel Report, Says Gov By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan The Senator Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation has described Oyo State governor and Allied Peoples Movement (APM) presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde, as clueless and a total embarrassment to the people of the state, saying "for failing to address hunger in Oyo State, despite increased funds from the federation account, Makinde has shown that he is more than clueless." The organisation, in a statement by the Director of Media and Publicity, Bisi Oladele, said Gov. Makinde's admittance of more money from the federation account to Oyo State was a…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Founder of One Love Family, Satguru Maharaj Ji, has raised fresh alarm over the arrest of five devotees providing security services at the organization's Holy Land in Ibadan. This followed an altercation involving members of Faith and Miracle International, whom he described as “illegal occupants” at Maharaj Ji Village, along the Ibadan – Lagos Expressway. Maharaj Ji, who spoke to journalists on Tuesday, said the incident occurred on Monday when some of the alleged illegal occupants p entered the Maharaj Ji community through an area he described as the “Holy Land,” instead of using the entrance…

*Engages Gunmen In Shootout *Kidnappers Move Abductees To Unknown Destination *Exodus Hits Community *Mum's The Word From Police By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna There was renewed violent attack in Kaduna State as gunmen stormed Bagodo village, behind the popular Jaruwa community, along New Road, also known as Yakowa Way, on the outskirts of Kaduna, the State capital. The attackers were said to have targeted a particular resident who was reportedly not at home at the time of the incident. It could not be ascertained why the gunmen zeroed in on the particular, unidentified resident. Eyewitnesses told our correspondent that the gunmen…

*Was Nigeria's Interest Sold Because Of One Man's Issues, Or Protected? By Tony Ezimakor, Abuja A group of legal practitioners operating under the aegis of Civil Liberties Development Foundation (LACIVLER ) has filed a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to the Office of Attorney General of the Federation (OAGF) as Nigerians beam searchlight on the $700 billion critical minerals agreement entered into with US by the President Bola Tinubu administration. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) hurriedly signed on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) last week by Vice President Kashim Shettima, was overshadowed by allegations that the…

By Emmanuel Ogoigbe, Warri Obviously moving ahead of his rivals, National Democratic Party (NDC) candidate for Warri federal constituency in the 2027 general elections, Chief Mulade B. Sheriff, has unveiled a policy agenda focused on people-centred representation, environmental justice, economic opportunities, infrastructure, peace and accountability for his constituents. The document, titled 'Mandate to Serve 2027: The Light of Hope', was unveiled at the NUJ Warri Correspondents Chapel secretariat during its maiden 2026 Flagship Platform Programme held at the secretariat. The document presented to Chairman of the chapel, Akpokona Omafuaire, by Chief Sheriff, outlines plans for continuous engagement with constituents and…

By Stephen Gbadamosi In Nigerian journalism, some names become headlines. Others become institutions. Kehinde Olaosebikan managed to become both. In Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, his initials tell a story that every Government House correspondent knows by heart: KO; Kehinde Olaosebikan. That's what it stands for. But ask any journalist who has covered the Oyo State Governor's Office in the last two decades what KO means, and they won't describe a man. They will describe a partnership facility. An institutional ritual that has outlived governments. The story dates back to 1999. A young, vibrant journalist, Kehinde Olaosebikan, had just…

By our reporter Delta State Police Command said it presently has in its custody the State Commissioner for Secondary Education, Dr. Kingsley Ashibogwu, following investigations into the killing of a Deputy Director in his Ministry, Mr Unity Ekpevbughe Adeda. Adeda, a Level 16 officer and approaching the top of his career, had his life unceremoniously cut down recently following an altercation in the office with some persons, a couple of them suspected to be staff members of the Ministry. The arrest does not, for now, mean liability of the Commissioner in Adeda's murder, which rocked the state and sparked outrage…

By Rosemary Ameh, Sokoto Royal prayers reportedly came for the Obi-Kwankwaso (OK) presidential ticket of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa'ad Abubakar III, on Monday prayed for the success of both hopefuls in the 2027 general elections. The development came as NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, pledged to restore petroleum subsidy if elected President in the 2027 general elections, saying his administration would first tackle corruption in the sector. Obi made the pledge, also on Monday, at a town hall meeting organised for the Obi-Kwankwaso (OK) presidential ticket in Sokoto, after visiting the…

By Rosemary Ameh, Sokoto Rare royal validation of any politician came for the Obi-Kwankwaso (OK) presidential ticket of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa'ad Abubakar III, on Monday prayed for the success of both hopefuls in the 2027 general elections. The development came as NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, pledged to restore petroleum subsidy if elected President in the 2027 general elections, saying his administration would first tackle corruption in the sector. Obi made the pledge, also on Monday, at a town hall meeting organised for the Obi-Kwankwaso (OK) presidential ticket in Sokoto,…

*Reactions Trail Polls By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) won all Chairmanship and Councillorship seats contested for in the 26 September Local Government (LG) election in Enugu State. It would be recalled that the Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC) conducted elections into the 17 Chairmanship and 260 Councillorship positions in the state on Saturday. Declaring the election results at the ENSIEC headquarters in Enugu on Sunday, Chairman of the Commission, Prof Christian Ngwu, said that the elections were free and fair. Ngwu added that the elections were conducted according to the rules guiding the Commission, and…