Former Late Ghaddafi’s Consultant, Bashir Kurfi Alleges State Sponsorship Of Terror Commanders To 2026 Hajj A security analyst and Convener of the Katsina Security Community Initiative, who has served as consultants to Libyan Government under Col. Ghaddafi’s on alternative to world bank, Bashir Kurfi, has questioned Nigeria’s intelligence and security screening process following the reported arrest of suspected terrorists returning from the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage. Speaking on Tuesday during an interview on Frontline, a current affairs programme on Eagle 102. 5FM, Ilese Ijebu, Ogun State,Kurfi explained that his comments were based on allegations circulating at the time, including claims that…
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Breaking: Oyo Govt Declares 16-Hour Curfew in 10 LGAs Bordering Old Oyo National Park Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has approved the declaration of a 16-hour curfew in 10 local government areas of the state. According to a memo issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Musibau Babatunde, the curfew takes effect from Wednesday, June 24, 2026. The curfew, which is between 4PM and 8 AM, and lasts for 48 hours in the first instance, affects local government areas bordering the Old Oyo National Park. The affected local government areas are: 1. Oriire (Headquarters: Ikoyi-Ile) 2. Orelope (Headquarters:…
PHOTOS: Olufemi Pedro Assumes Office As Nigeria’s Ambassador to Australia, Pacific Nations Olufemi Pedro, former deputy governor of Lagos, has assumed office as Nigeria’s ambassador to Australia and three sovereign Pacific nations, including New Zealand. In a statement on Tuesday, Pedro said he formally submitted his letters of credence on June 23 to Sam Mostyn, governor-general of the Commonwealth of Australia.
An Open letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu On The Need For Special Recognition For Right Activists and June 12, 1993 Crusaders, Alhaji Sufianu Kazeem (Sukazeem), Comrade Wale Fasakin, Oloye Lekan Alabi and Comrade Mashood Erubami As A June 12 Hero My Dear President, permit me to write this short memo to you especially as of the elder statesman who witnessed the pre-June 12 events, who was with the late winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, Chief Moshood Kasimawo Abiola and who also undergone persecution with Late Abiola. National honour for some of us who were with MKO…
“Stop Impersonation, You Are Not A King” – Ijebu Kingmakers Tells Olisa The crisis surrounding the selection of a new Awujale of Ijebuland has taken a fresh twist, as the Awujale Afobaje Council has strongly criticised the Olisa of Ijebu Ode, Chief Rasheed Adesanya, over a letter allegedly sent to Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, in which he reportedly referred to himself as the head of the kingmakers’ council and forwarded names for consideration. The Council described the development as unauthorised, misleading, and outside the established structure guiding the traditional selection process, insisting that the Awujale stool remains vacant,…
Former Lawmaker Blames Tinubu For Insecurity ..says government has failed nigerians A Former House of Representatives member and the Chairman of the Convention Planning Committee of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Usman Bugaje, has accused the President Bola Tinubu-led Administration of failing in one of its most fundamental constitutional responsibilities and questioning its bid for a second term in office. Speaking on Tuesday during an interview on Frontline, a current affairs programme on Eagle 102.5 FM, Ilese-Ijebu, Ogun state, Bugaje said the worsening security crisis across the country demonstrates the government’s inability to protect lives and property despite nearly completing…
“We Already Have State Police In Practice” – General Williams ..Nigeria needs constitutional amendment A Retired Nigerian Army Major General, General Ishola Williams, has declared that Nigeria’s debate over state policing is largely misplaced, insisting that what the country requires urgently is not further argument but a constitutional amendment to properly formalise existing security structures already functioning across states. Speaking on Friday during an interview on Frontline, a current affairs Programme on Eagle 102.5 Fm, Ilese Ijebu, Ogun State, Williams maintained that Nigeria has, in practice, already implemented a form of state policing through regional security outfits, especially the Southwest…
Oyo Abduction: Labour Veterans Association Seeks Divine Intervention For Abducted Teachers And Pupils ..elevates for NUT chairman, Abiala as President ..ex-Oyo NUJ vice chairman, secretary Adeyemo, Oni becomes committee members Barrister Comrade Veteran Elijah Oluboade Abiala has been elevated as the substantive President of the Oyo State Labour Veterans Association following the vacuum created by the demise of the former president J.K. Shittu. The new leadership aims to champion veterans welfare and sustain the state’s industrial harmony. In a communique issued at the end of its statutory monthly meeting held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at Labour House, American Quarters,…
Alleged N10.2b Fraud: EFCC Presents 17 Witnesses against Ali Bello, Closes Case The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, closed its case against Ali Bello, a nephew of former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello, and his co-defendant, Dauda Suleiman, after presenting 17 witnesses before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja. The defendants are being prosecuted on amended 16-count charges, bordering on misappropriation and money laundering to the tune of N10,270,556,800.00 (Ten Billion, Two Hundred and Seventy Million, Five Hundred and Fifty-Six Thousand, Eight Hundred Naira). At the Tuesday sitting, the…
Oyo NUJ Mourns BUNMI 0yewole of BCOS The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has expressed deep sorrow over the sudden death of Mrs. Bunmi Oyewole, wife of the former Head of News and Current Affairs of the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS) The Council described her passing as shocking and heartbreaking, noting that the news of her demise came as a rude shock to journalists and media practitioners across Oyo State. The Union said her death has left a vacuum in the lives of her family, friends, and all who came in contact with her. In…