Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said he will not act as a political godfather to his successor, stressing that whoever takes over from him will be accountable to the people of the state. Makinde stated this on Monday at the Oyo State Hijrah 1448/2026 luncheon held at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan. The governor said leadership should be based on responsibility and service to the people rather than personal […]

The Department of State Services has released a carpenter, Mustapha Marwana, after clearing him of any involvement in the abduction and killing of pupils and teachers in Oriire, Oyo State. Marwana was arrested in connection with the May 15 attack on schools in the area. A security source said a DSS panel investigated the allegations against the Katsina-born artisan and found no evidence linking him to Ansaru or any terrorist […]

Colonel Mohammed Ma’aji, accused of involvement in an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s administration, has said his actions were motivated by patriotism and concern over Nigeria’s worsening condition. Ma’aji said economic hardship, poor governance and the welfare of Nigerians and military personnel influenced his concerns about the country’s direction. According to Premium Times, the colonel made the remarks while discussing the allegations against him. He said Nigeria was […]

Sensitive election materials have arrived in Osogbo ahead of Saturday’s Osun State governorship election, while more than 30,000 National Youth Service Corps members are available for deployment as ad-hoc staff. The Independent National Electoral Commission confirmed that the sensitive materials, including ballot papers and Bimodal Voter Accreditation System devices, are being kept at the Central Bank of Nigeria facility in the state for security reasons. INEC’s Chief Press Secretary to […]