Politics

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has called on the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to lift the ban on the operations of the Western Nigeria Security Network, codenamed Operation Amotekun, in the state. The appeal follows the recent mass killings by terrorists in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, […]

NUUK — Canada and France have officially opened diplomatic consulates in Greenland, signaling strong support for NATO ally Denmark amid ongoing US interest in the strategically located Arctic island. Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand inaugurated the Canadian consulate in Nuuk on Friday, accompanied by Canada’s Indigenous Governor General, Mary Simon. […]

More than 50 survivors of the recent terrorist attack on Woro and neighbouring Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State are receiving treatment in hospitals for injuries sustained during the assault. Victims suffered varying degrees of injuries, including gunshot wounds. Senator representing Kwara North, Sadiq Umar, visited […]

A high-ranking Russian general, Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alexeyev, was shot several times in a residential building on the north-western outskirts of Moscow and was immediately hospitalized. His condition is currently unknown. Alexeyev is a top official in Russia’s military intelligence (GRU) and has previously been sanctioned by the European Union […]

The Lagos State Number Plate Production Authority has urged motorists to properly maintain their vehicle number plates, emphasizing their role as a key form of identification on the road. During a meeting with the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency, the Managing Director and CEO of LSNPPA, Olayanju Cole, highlighted concerns […]

  Iran and the United States have started critical negotiations in Muscat, Oman, aiming to resolve disputes over Tehran’s nuclear programme. While Iran wants the discussions to focus solely on nuclear issues, the US seeks to also address Iran’s ballistic missiles, regional proxy support, and human rights concerns. The talks […]

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has confirmed the deployment of the first commander for Operation Savannah Shield to Ilorin, following directives from President Bola Tinubu to tackle terrorist activity in the state. The announcement came after Governor AbdulRazaq briefed the President in Abuja on the deadly Kaiama attack, which reportedly […]

The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, has emphasized data privacy as a core national value essential to human dignity, trust, and responsible citizenship during the Second Data Privacy Summit 2026, organized by the National Data Protection Commission (NDPC). Issa-Onilu noted that data protection goes beyond […]

The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to economic empowerment and inclusive growth through its support for the Pre-Ramadan Trade Fair organised by the Muslimah Entrepreneur Business Forum at the Banquet Hall, Ilorin. The event, which brought together entrepreneurs, vendors, and consumers, aligns with the state government’s agenda of […]

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has renewed calls for clearly defined constitutional roles for traditional rulers in Nigeria, saying such recognition would strengthen governance and improve collaboration between monarchs and elected authorities. Oba Ladoja made the call on Wednesday during a courtesy visit to Lagos State Governor, Babajide […]