Osun State Police Command on Thursday confirmed the arrest of a chieftaincy title holder, identified simply as Ajibade for allegedly forcing a suspect he caught stealing maize from his farm to drink poisonous substance. The command spokesperson, Abiodun Ojelabi, who said investigation had commenced into the matter, called for calm by those that were aggrieved…
A Benue pastor stirred controversy after photos surfaced of him attempting to turn water into wine at a crusade in Makurdi, prompting online ridicule and biblical comparisons. The event reportedly took place in Akpehe, a suburb of Makurdi, the state capital. In the image, the pastor is seen kneeling beside several large black plastic containers…
The Chairman and Sole Administrator of PaceSetter Transport Services (PTS), Hon. Dr. Ibraheem Oladeji Salami Dikko, has extended warm greetings and heartfelt felicitations to Muslims in Oyo State and across the world on the occasion of this year’s Eid al-Kabir celebration. In a statement made available to news men on Friday, PTS Boss, Dr. Dikko…
President Bola Tinubu has formally received two senators who recently joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), further strengthening the ruling party’s presence in the upper chamber of the National Assembly. The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Wednesday evening led Senator Kaila Samaila Dahuwa of Bauchi North and Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe of Cross…
Ruth Thomas, wife of gospel singer Steve Crown, has stirred reactions online after kneeling to exchange vows during their wedding ceremony. In an emotional declaration, she pledged to be Steve’s “heaven of peace” and “steadfast support,” vowing to stand by him as his partner, biggest fan, and anchor through life’s journey. A video posted on…
As the New Year dawns, Hon. Sulaimon Musa Olalekan, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Community Engagement, has extended warm New Year greetings to the good people of Osun State, urging them to embrace hope, unity, and renewed commitment to collective progress. In his New Year message, Hon. Sulaimon described the new…
Military investigation into the alleged coup plot has reportedly uncovered a trail of N45 billion disbursed from the bank accounts of the Niger Delta Development Commission to some politically exposed persons and the soldiers detained in connection with the rumoured conspiracy to topple President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Earlier this month, Sahara Reporters reported that 16…
The Special Adviser on Security Matters to the Sokoto State Governor, Col. Ahmed Usman (rtd), says the state government is willing to engage in dialogue with repentant bandits who are ready to lay down their arms and embrace peace. Usman made the remarks while addressing journalists, reiterating the administration’s commitment to lasting peace and security…
Elon Musk is set to depart the Trump administration and leave his role as a “special government employee,” a White House official told ABC News. The White House will begin Musk’s off-boarding Wednesday night, the official said. Musk posted on X Wednesday night thanking President Donald Trump, saying his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team…
The Federal Government is reportedly under pressure to halt statutory allocations to Zamfara and Benue States until their Houses of Assembly are fully functional and constitutionally constituted. The pressure is said to be facilitated by the Coalition for Democratic Governance in Africa (CDGA). In a statement signed by its convener, Dr. Paul Barka, the group…
