Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered the demolition of all structures deemed unsafe near the site of the recent three-story building collapse in Alakija. During an official site visit, Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, offered condolences to affected families and commended the rapid response of emergency personnel.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) faces a precarious future ahead of the 2027 elections. A Federal High Court in Lokoja has overturned a previous ruling that mandated the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to grant the organization political party status.
ICPC Chairman Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu has raised alarms regarding the erosion of public faith in the legal system, urging legal professionals to restore credibility through stricter adherence to ethical conduct.
At a speaking engagement at Madonna University, Peter Obi, former Anambra Governor and NDC presidential hopeful, claimed the Federal Government is plotting to block his 2027 candidacy but remains optimistic that these maneuvers will fail.
The naira held its value against the dollar this Friday, closing at approximately N1,374.76 within the official foreign exchange market as stakeholders keep a close watch on liquidity trends.
In Benue State, the community is on edge following the murders of Miyetti Allah state chairman Alhaji Risku Muhammad and his associate, Yakubu Isah. They were attacked by gunmen near Okudu village after attending a peace summit in Ohinmini.
Osun State police have apprehended three individuals accused of exhuming and possessing a human skull. Spokesperson Abiodun Ojelabi confirmed the investigation is currently underway.
Panic erupted in the Alapere neighborhood of Ketu, Lagos, after a residential fire broke out on Biola Street. Details regarding the origin of the blaze and the severity of the damage remain unconfirmed.
Community members in Ilesa, Osun State, are distressed following the kidnapping of two Accord Party members. Viral footage shows one victim being forced into a vehicle labeled with APC governorship candidate Bola Oyebamiji’s campaign acronym, AMBO.
Finally, the Imo State NDLEA reported the arrest of 475 suspects and the confiscation of over 12,638kg of illicit substances during the past year. Commander Alexander Nnyigide revealed these statistics while observing the International Day Against Drug Abuse.
