Author: Samson Adeyanju Uwala

In order to curb insecurity in Ondo State, the state government has approved death sentences for those convicted of kidnapping. This was made known by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in the state, Kayode Ajulo, while speaking on behalf of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Saturday, after the monthly State Executive Council meeting, stating that kidnappers will be sentenced to death after proper conviction. Ajulo emphasised that the move was part of efforts to strengthen security and ensure the safety of residents across the state, adding that the state has recently battled incessant cases of kidnapping, with most of the…

The former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman in Tarka Local Government area of Benue State, Aondoakaa Yaiyol, has been killed by gunmen on Friday night. Yaiyol, before he was killed, was the Commander of the Nigeria Hunters and Forest Security Services in the local government. Reports also gathered made it known that the deceased lost his wife last year in the same circumstance and his house burnt. While confirming the assassination of Yaiyol on Saturday, the PDP state publicity secretary, Tim Nyior in a telephone call, said, “It’s true that the man was once PDP chairman in Tarka LGA before…

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar and ex- Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-rufai, has decided to register for a new political party named All Democratic Alliance (ADA). In a significant political development, the coalition which was spearheaded by Atiku and El-rufai, has officially submitted an application to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) seeking registration for a new political party named All Democratic Alliance (ADA). According to a report by PUNCH, the formal application—dated June 19 and acknowledged by INEC on Thursday—puts an end to weeks of speculation over the group’s political direction. Rather than reviving an old platform or…

Hostilities between Israel and Iran escalated sharply on Thursday, with Israeli Defence Minister, Israel Katz, declaring that the continued existence of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, poses a direct obstacle to Israel’s national objectives. This development followed a fresh wave of Iranian missile attacks that left at least 240 people injured after striking a major hospital in southern Israel and residential buildings in Tel Aviv. Quoting Israel’s defence minister, the Associated Press reported: “The military has been instructed and knows that to achieve all of its goals, this man [Khamenei] absolutely should not continue to exist.” In a further…

The ongoing war between Iran-Israel, has been described as what could have been avoided for the attainment of global peace. Adding that, consequential dimensions and magnitude of the war, leading to the conspicuous humanitarian crisis, rising casualties, geopolitical instability and regional spill-over, and economic disruptions, among others, demanded dialogue to prevent further escalation. Making this known was the Vice Chancellor of Osun State University, Osogbo, Prof Clement Adebooye, during a three-day International Sustainable Development Dialogue with the theme, ‘Sustainable Development in the Age of Crisis: Humanities, Science and a More Equitable World,’ organised by UNIOSUN Global Affairs and Sustainable Development…

Nigerian Foremost Bank, Fidelity Bank Plc on Wednesday, released a statement on the claims of forbearance loans made by the National bank, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). In the statement signed by the Company’s Secretary, Ezinwa Unuigboje and made available to newsmen, made it known that, as a responsible financial organization, Fidelity Bank Plc remains committed to ensuring compliance with regulatory policies and directives, including the CBN circular on forbearance which is aimed at strengthening capital buffers and enhancing financial prudence within the banking industry. Below is the full details of the statement released by Fidelity Bank, and made…

Officers of the Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps, otherwise known as So-Safe Corps, have arrested a 26-year old suspect, Abdulrasheed Ibrahim for stealing aluminum and electrical wires, last week Wednesday. So-Safe Corps is an Ogun State Government Security and Safety Agency. In a statement released from the Office of the Corps Commander, Dr. Soji Ganzallo, and signed by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Assistant Commander Moruf Yusuf, stated that the suspect was arrested on Wednesday, 12th June, 2025, in the early hours of 2.00am, while the corps were on routine patrol. According to the statement,…

At the recently concluded Nigeria-China Investment Dialogue held in Shangisha, the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing sustainable and transformative economic cooperation between the two nations. This commitment was emphasized in a keynote address delivered by the Director-General of NCSP, Mr. Joseph Tegbe, at the high-level forum which convened senior government officials, business leaders, and development stakeholders from both countries to explore new pathways for bilateral engagement. In his address, Mr. Tegbe, outlined a bold and forward-looking vision for a long-term partnership anchored on shared values, strategic alignment, and mutual respect. Describing Nigeria and China as…

A social-cultural organisation, Tobade Progressive Club, has urged the Ogun State Government to immediately renovate the dilapidated MKO Abiola Primary School, Kemta Ilawo, in Abeokuta North Local Government Area, Ogun State, while describing the facility as a historical legacy that urgently needs attention. This call was made during the commissioning of a newly constructed modern toilet facility at the school, donated by the club as part of its community development efforts. While speaking at the event, the President of Tobade Progressive Club, Mr. Tunji Keshinro, said the gesture was in memory of the club’s late patron, Oba Abdul-Sobur Bakre, the…

The Murtala Muhammed International Airport Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has denied allegations of extortion against the GHR Command by an American Returnee, Oke Adhekegba. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Usman Abdul, said in a statement in Lagos on Monday, stated that the Command had commenced a full-scale investigation to establish the facts of the matter. The Comptroller in charge of the command, Effiong Harrison, said the passenger was accompanied by 10 pieces of luggage containing multiple items, including 15 pairs of footwear, 22 bottles of perfume, 12 pieces of bags, and numerous new clothing. Harrison said that…