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Ex Police Commissioner, Fatai Owoseni Resigns As Makinde’s Security Aide.

A former Commissioner of Police in Lagos and Benue States, Fatai Ajani Owoseni, has resigned from his positions as Special Adviser on Security to Governor Seyi Makinde and Executive Secretary of the Oyo State Security Trust Fund. Owoseni announced his resignation in a letter dated May 7, 2026, addressed to the governor through the Office of the Chief of Staff, stating that his decision takes immediate effect. In the letter, the retired police commissioner expressed appreciation to Governor Makinde for […]

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Makinde Still Consulting, Yet To Pick Preferred Successor – CPS.

Governor Seyi Makinde has dismissed reports suggesting that he has already settled for a preferred candidate ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State. The clarification was made by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, who stated on Thursday that no individual has been endorsed by the governor for the forthcoming race. According to him, consultations within political circles and among relevant stakeholders are still ongoing, stressing that the process of deciding who […]

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FG Links 12.3 Million Nigerians to Social Register Through NIN

The Federal Government has disclosed that more than 12.3 million Nigerians have been linked to the National Social Register through their National Identification Numbers as part of efforts to improve transparency and accountability in social intervention programmes. The National Coordinator of the National Social Safety Nets Coordinating Office, Dr. Funmi Olotu, made the disclosure on Thursday during a stakeholder engagement with local government chairmen in Abuja. The meeting focused on strengthening local government leadership for inclusive development and effective social […]

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Reps Set Up Committee to Recover Debts Owed to Federal Government

The House of Representatives has constituted an ad-hoc committee to investigate and recover debts owed to the Federal Government by state actors, private organisations, and Ministries, Departments and Agencies. The committee will be chaired by Oluwole Oke, who represents Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency of Osun State. The decision followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by lawmaker Salisu Yusuf and five other members during plenary on Thursday. The panel is expected to identify debtors, assess efforts already made by government agencies […]

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Davido Announces Indefinite Break From Music

Nigerian music star Davido has announced an indefinite break from releasing new music. The award-winning singer made the disclosure during a recent livestream session, where he told fans not to expect fresh songs from him anytime soon. According to the “OBO” crooner, he is currently on a musical sabbatical and does not feel pressured to release new tracks to maintain his relevance in the industry. “Stop asking me when I am dropping new music. I am on a musical break,” […]

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Court Convicts Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman Over N33.8bn Fraud

A Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, on 12 counts bordering on fraud and money laundering. The charges were filed against the former minister by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Delivering judgment on Thursday, Justice James Omotosho held that the prosecution successfully proved its case beyond reasonable doubt, convicting Mamman on all counts in the charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/273/2024. The court found the former minister guilty of illegally diverting public funds amounting to […]

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Tinubu Approves Fani-Kayode’s Redeployment as Ambassador-Designate to South Africa

Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has announced that President Bola Tinubu approved his redeployment as Nigeria’s Ambassador-Designate to South Africa. Fani-Kayode disclosed the development in a post on X, stating that the redeployment came after he formally requested a change from his earlier posting to Germany. According to him, he was not comfortable with the Germany posting for personal reasons and preferred to serve in South Africa, a country he said aligns more closely with his political and diplomatic interests. […]

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Nigerian Army Rescues Nine Kidnap Victims, Intercepts Terrorist Ammunition Courier in Kogi

Troops of the 12 Brigade Nigerian Army have rescued nine kidnapped victims and intercepted a suspected terrorist ammunition courier during separate operations carried out in Kogi State. The operations, conducted on May 6 under Operation Tiger Paw II, targeted criminal activities in Lokoja Local Government Area and surrounding forest communities. Army spokesperson, Lieutenant Hassan Abdullahi, said the rescued victims included five boys, two girls, and two adult women believed to be the wives of the proprietor of the Daarul-Kitab Islamic […]

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Troops rescue nine kidnapped victims in Kogi.

Troops of the 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have rescued nine kidnapped victims and intercepted a suspected terrorist ammunition courier during separate operations carried out in Kogi State on May 6, 2026. The military operations, conducted under Operation Tiger Paw II, were part of ongoing efforts to combat kidnapping, terrorism, and other criminal activities across the North Central region. According to military authorities, the rescued victims were abducted during the recent attack on Daarul-Kitab Islamic Orphanage in Kogi State. […]

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