Colonel Mohammed Ma’aji, accused of involvement in an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s administration, has said his actions were driven by patriotism and concern over Nigeria’s worsening economic and security conditions. Ma’aji said he was worried about hardship among Nigerians and poor welfare for military personnel, but maintained […]

The Kwara State Hospitals Management Board has backed a bill by the State House of Assembly to criminalise assaults, threats and harassment of healthcare workers. The Board’s Executive Secretary, Dr Abdulraheem Malik, says the move will help protect health workers and improve healthcare delivery.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 10,000 personnel from 10 neighbouring state commands, alongside specialised tactical units, to strengthen security ahead of the Osun State governorship election. The Commandant General, Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, directed personnel from Oyo, Ondo, Ekiti, Ogun, Lagos, Kwara, Edo, Kogi, Delta […]

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has accused Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, of making remarks that allegedly suggest plans by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to undermine the August 15 governorship election. Adeleke, through his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, described Oyetola’s statement that the APC would “take over” […]