The Osun State Police Command reported that Secretary to the State Government Teslim Igbalaye and five others were arrested during a house raid where officers seized over 4.8 million naira, voting cards, and a voter register. In military updates, Chief of Army Staff Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu has named new General Officers Commanding for recently formed divisions to boost national security operations following President Tinubu’s approval.
The African Democratic Congress has publicly rebuked President Tinubu for his aggressive political rhetoric, urging him to prioritize combating terrorism over attacking political opponents. Meanwhile, the House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee was unable to question Mr. Adeyemi Adeniyi, the alleged leader of a phantom investment council, as police officials demanded a court warrant for his transfer.
Violence continues to plague several states, with bandits killing three worshippers at a mosque in Sokoto’s Tsamaye village and abducting others. Additionally, four security personnel died and one soldier went missing during a violent raid in Kebbi State’s Tudun Bicci community. In judicial news, five suspected Ansaru members were arraigned in Abuja for their alleged role in kidnapping and killing teachers and students in Oyo State.
Regarding the upcoming Osun State election, INEC has pushed back the PVC collection deadline to July 31 and promised a secure voting environment. Conversely, Governor Ademola Adeleke’s camp has accused the police of unfairly detaining 86 of their supporters. Finally, social media stars Peller and Jarvis have officially registered their marriage ahead of a planned 2026 wedding ceremony.
