“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…
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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…
Makinde Meets Families of Abducted Victims, Assures of Rescue Efforts Oyo State governor Seyi Makinde has met with families of victims recently abducted in the Oriire Local Government Area, appealing for patience, understanding, and cooperation as the government intensifies efforts to secure their release. The Governor, who met with the families, community leaders, and residents at the open field of Ahoro Esiele LA Basic School, assured them that his administration would leave no stone unturned in ensuring the safe rescue of the abductees. Makinde acknowledged that words alone could not ease the pain and anxiety being experienced by the affected…
Ojude Oba 2026: Billions of Naira Going Into Ogun State Economy Every Year – Hon Amusan ..my maternal side hails from Ijebuland The Sobaloju of Egbaland and 2027 gubernatorial aspirant in Ogun state, Hon Kayode Jeleel Amusan, has described the Ojude Oba festival as one that has come to stay. Hon Amusan stated this at the 2026 annual Ojude Oba festival held at Ojude Oba pavillion, Itaale, Ijebu Ode. The one-time federal lawmaker explained that the festival has continued to improve the economy of the state as billions of naira are being sunk into the festival every year. “To get…
Ogun Guber Aspirant, Amusan Attends 2026 Ojude Oba Festival ..highlights economic, cultural, economic importance Hon. Jelili Kayode Amusan, the Sobaloju of Egba Land and Otunba Asoludero of Ilese-Ijebu Land, was among the prominent dignitaries who graced the 2026 edition of the renowned Ojude Oba Festival, held in Ijebu Ode. The colourful annual cultural celebration, widely recognized as one of the biggest and most prestigious traditional festivals in Nigeria, attracted thousands of indigenes, tourists, cultural enthusiasts, and distinguished personalities from within and outside the country. Hon. Jelili Kayode Amusan’s presence added glamour and prestige to the grand occasion as he joined…
Ogun Guber Aspirant, Amusan Attends 2026 Ojude Oba Festival ..highlights economic, cultural, economic importance Hon. Jelili Kayode Amusan, the Sobaloju of Egba Land and Otunba Asoludero of Ilese-Ijebu Land, was among the prominent dignitaries who graced the 2026 edition of the renowned Ojude Oba Festival, held in Ijebu Ode. The colourful annual cultural celebration, widely recognized as one of the biggest and most prestigious traditional festivals in Nigeria, attracted thousands of indigenes, tourists, cultural enthusiasts, and distinguished personalities from within and outside the country. Hon. Jelili Kayode Amusan’s presence added glamour and prestige to the grand occasion as he joined…
Eid-el-Kabir: Oyo Christian Community Congratulates Muslims The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Oyo State, has congratulated muslims on the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir. In a letter addressed to the Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta, Alhaji Daud Akinola Makanjuola, the Chairman, CAN, Oyo State, Rev Elisha OgundiyaOn behalf of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Oyo State Chapter, and the entire Christian community said “I bring you warm greetings and felicitations on the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Kabir.” “This sacred festival reminds us of the virtues of sacrifice, obedience, faith, and love for one another, as exemplified in the life…
Eid-el-Kabir: My Support For President Timubu Is Organic – APCSGC DDG, Adeogun ..felicitates muslims on Eid-el-Kabir The Deputy Director-General, APC Support Group Council, SouthWest, Hon. Adewale Adeogun has congratulated Nigerian muslims as they celebrate Eid-el-Kabir. Adeogun, in a statement on Wednesday, exhorted the adherents of Islam to follow the footsteps of Prophet Mohammed by absorbing the principles of selflessness demonstrated by the Holy Prophet. He said Eid-el-Kabir celebration was a time of sacrifice, love, harmony, and family time and urged Nigerians, regardless of their faith or ethnicity, to keep up their peaceful coexistence and to love and care for one…