Category: News
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Lagos Police Commissioner Removed Amid Escalating Speakership Crisis
By Bayero Ade The Police Service Commission (PSC) has appointed Olohundare Moshood Jimoh as the new Commissioner of Police for Lagos State, replacing Ishola Olanrewaju Olawale. According to Politics Nigeria, This move, announced on Monday, comes amidst rising tensions in the Lagos State House of Assembly. CP Jimoh, who previously served as the Commissioner of…
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Gov Aiyedatiwa Swears In Newly Elected LG Chairmen, Vice Chairmen
– LCDA structures remain intact, says Gov. The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Monday inagurated the newly elected Chairmen and Vice Chairmen of the 18 Local Government Areas of the state, marking a significant step in restoring democratic governance at the grassroots level. The swearing-in ceremony, held at The Dome, Akure,…
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Man found dead in Ondo, residents urge quick evacuation
A middle-aged man, whose identity remains unknown, was discovered dead in Ore, the headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area in Ondo State, on Monday. According to reports from The Hope Metro, the man’s lifeless body, dressed in tattered clothing, was found along Olokuta, near Reserve Garage in Ore. The cause of death has yet to…
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Mother, two children killed in Ondo fire incident
A devastating fire in Ondo State on Sunday night claimed the lives of a mother and her two children. The incident occurred at Rainbow Street, near Onipakala Junction off Adeyemi Road in the Ondo West Local Government Area. A family member, who wished to remain anonymous, revealed on Monday that the victims were burnt beyond…
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BREAKING: Meranda leads Lagos Assembly session amid DSS, police invasion
A leadership crisis at the Lagos State House of Assembly intensified on Monday when operatives from the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian police forcefully entered the Assembly complex in Ikeja. The security personnel, who arrived in significant numbers, sealed off crucial offices, including those of the Speaker, Deputy Speaker, and the Clerk…
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Ondo Finance Commissioner Accused Me of Killing Akeredolu — Betty
In a dramatic turn of events, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, the wife of former Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, has released a screenshot of a WhatsApp conversation with the current Finance Commissioner, Omowunmi Isaac, who allegedly accused her of killing her husband in a heated exchange. The WhatsApp conversation has already sparked intense discussions across social media…
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Ondo Amotekun Intercepts 114 Suspected Intruders
Amotekun officers in Ondo State have apprehended 114 people suspected of planning criminal activities. The group, traveling in two trucks, was stopped after being found with no clear destination. They were likely heading to various forest areas, including Ore and Ofosu. Amotekun Commander, Adetunji Adeleye, reported that in recent weeks, authorities have been battling outsiders…
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Farotimi Faces Four Lawsuits Despite Case Withdrawal by Afe Babalola
Activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, is still dealing with four lawsuits in different states, all filed by lawyers from Afe Babalola’s firm. This comes after Aare Afe Babalola agreed to withdraw criminal charges against Farotimi in January 2025. Farotimi had been arrested and faced trials for defamation and cyberbullying after Babalola accused him of defaming…
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JUST IN: DSS raids Lagos Assembly, seals offices of Speaker, Deputy, Clerk
In the early hours of Monday, operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian Police Force stormed the Lagos State House of Assembly, sealing off the offices of Speaker Mojisola Meranda, her deputy, and the Clerk of the House. The action follows a legal suit concerning the interpretation of several constitutional provisions…
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O.C. General Celebrates Philanthropic Leader Seinde Fadeni on His Birthday
Ode Aye, Ondo State – Bidemi Obayangban, widely known as O.C. General and Special Assistant to the Ondo State Governor on Afforestation, has paid heartfelt tribute to Dr. Seinde Fadeni, the esteemed Chairman of the Board of Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc, as he marks another year of life. In a statement filled with admiration…