The local organizing committee for the coronation of Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade II, the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, has released a detailed schedule of events spanning two weeks. The festivities, celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the Oyo Kingdom, are set to take place from Monday, March 31, 2025, to Saturday, April 12, 2025. The
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has issued a strong warning to state police commands regarding the overreliance and potential abuse of Tactical Units, urging them to prioritize the functionality of established police departments, particularly at state headquarters. The commission expressed concern that some state commissioners have allowed these Tactical Units to overshadow and undermine the
A senior presidential advisor on citizenship and leadership has called upon Nigeria’s young people to maintain their belief in President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The advisor, Rinsola Abiola, emphasized that the government prioritizes the concerns and interests of the youth. Speaking at a Ramadan event in Abeokuta, Ogun State, organized by her foundation, Abiola asserted that
The Benue State Government has announced that its social register, designed to capture poor and vulnerable individuals, now includes 1.7 million people. Professor Jerome Andohol, Director General of the State Budget and Economic Planning Commission, revealed this figure during a three-day training session for desk officers, grievance redress officers, and enumerators focused on updating the
The Nigeria Police Force has announced the arrest of 13 individuals suspected of kidnapping, following a series of operations conducted across several states. The operations resulted in the recovery of a significant arsenal, including 11 assorted rifles, 89 rounds of live ammunition of various calibers, and operational motorcycles. The arrests underscore the police’s persistent
Story By Shakirudeen Bankole In a historic milestone, the Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society (NASFAT), a leading global Islamic organization, has officially opened its state-of-the-art Multi-Billion-Naira Central Mosque to worshippers. Located at its headquarters on KM 36, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Asese, Ogun State, the mosque was inaugurated on Friday, March 21, 2025, following an initial commissioning ceremony on Sunday,
The Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society (NASFAT) has issued a heartfelt appeal for peace, following the recurring communal clashes in Ifon-Osun, Erin-Osun, and Ilobu communities in Osun State. In a statement by the National Public Relations Secretary of NASFAT, Alhaji Shamsudeen Oseni, NASFAT President, Alhaji AbdulRauf Ayodeji AbdulWahid, expressed deep sympathy for its members and residents affected by
George Foreman, the two-time heavyweight boxing champion, Olympic gold medalist, and successful entrepreneur, passed away on March 21, 2025, at the age of 76, his family announced. Foreman’s remarkable life and career spanned over five decades, during which he became an iconic figure in the world of boxing and beyond. Born on January 10, 1949,
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has raised concerns over the indiscriminate drilling of boreholes, warning of potential long-term repercussions. Failure to Sustain Oyan Dam ProjectObasanjo blamed the proliferation of boreholes, particularly in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on the failure of successive administrations to sustain the Oyan Dam project, which was built during his military rule in 1977.
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has issued a stern warning to officers of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) against unlawful arrests and prolonged detention of suspects. Strict Consequences for ViolationsEgbetokun emphasized that suspects must not be detained beyond the legally stipulated period, warning that officers found culpable of such violations would face strict disciplinary
