Tensions escalated in Osun State as the allegedly reinstated Chairman of Irewole Local Government, Remi Abass, was reportedly killed by hoodlums suspected to be affiliated with the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after he took control of the council secretariat in Ikire. Naija News reports that the crisis stems from conflicting interpretations of a recent … Read more
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of Olohundare Moshood Jimoh as the new Commissioner of Police for Lagos State. This decision, announced on Monday, comes as tension continues to rise in the Lagos State House of Assembly. CP Jimoh, who was previously the Commissioner of Police at the Ports Authority, Eastern Ports, … Read more
Ilorin, Kwara state – The Emir of Ilorin and chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has expressed deep concern over the shocking murder of Hafsoh Lawal, a final-year student of the Kwara State College of Education, allegedly killed by an Islamic cleric, Abdulrahman Bello. In a statement issued by his … Read more
Gunmen have reportedly killed the recently reinstated Chairman of Irewole Local Government, Remi Abass, in Osun State. According to SaharaReporters, the attack took place on Monday as the chairman arrived at the local government secretariat with his supporters, where they were ambushed by armed men believed to be thugs. In the aftermath, SaharaReporters has learned … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS) has clarified its involvement in the security takeover of the Lagos State House of Assembly, stating that its presence was requested by the Assembly itself. In a statement on Monday, the DSS explained that it acted on a letter from the Assembly dated February 14, 2025, which sought additional … Read more
Six civilians have been reportedly killed by a military airstrike that hit Yauni community, Zakka ward of Safana local government area of Katsina state. Six killed: Military airstrike linked to Katsina LG election Daily Trust reported on Monday, February 17, that a resident who pleaded anonymity, said the incident was as a result of the … Read more
Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday passed a vote of confidence on Speaker Mojisola Meranda following widespread rumours of her possible resignation. The lawmaker representing Oshodi-Isolo Constituency 2, Oladipo Ajomale, moved the motion, affirming the assembly’s trust in Meranda’s leadership. The motion was seconded by Gbolahan Ogunleye from Ikorodu Constituency 1. … Read more
The Police Service Commission today, Monday 17th February 2025, approved the appointment of Olohundare Moshood Jimoh as the Commissioner of Police, Lagos state Command. CP Jimoh, before his appointment, was Commissioner of Police, Ports Authority, Eastern Ports. Jimoh, who hails from Kwara State, was former Force Public Relations Officer and later Deputy Commissioner, Airport Police; … Read more
Steady competition is building in the pension industry, as customers are switching pension fund administrators in search of higher returns. A report shows that almost 300,000 Retirement Savings Accounts (RSA) holders in Nigeria have switched their pension funds manager in the last five years. Along with this switch, up to N1.26 trillion has been moved … Read more
A Kano State High Court has ruled that the federal government must not interfere with funds belonging to the 44 local government councils in the state. Justice Musa Ibrahim Karaye delivered the ruling on Monday after reviewing evidence presented by local government representatives. The All Progressives Congress (APC) had sought a court order to halt … Read more