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Amotekun parades 12 suspects in Ondo, reports decline in kidnapping cases
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, on Tuesday paraded 12 suspects picked up during recent operations across the state. The suspects were showcased at the Corps headquarters in Alagbaka, Akure. Amotekun commander, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, said the arrests were made through the ongoing Operation Le Won Jade border patrol and intensified ember-month activities aimed…
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Ondo police arrest man who faked own kidnap to extort family
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a man, Mathew Ekele, who staged his own kidnapping to extort money from family members. According to a statement by the spokesperson for the command, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, the operation, which involved intelligence-led policing, highlighted the command’s proactive efforts to prevent fraud and protect residents. “A joint team from…
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PDP, APC clash over Aiyedatiwa’s alleged handling of Amotekun operations
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has criticised Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, accusing him of neglecting welfare concerns raised by Amotekun operatives while unveiling new facilities and announcing plans to recruit 500 additional officers. In a statement on Tuesday by its spokesperson, Wande Ajayi, the PDP said the launch of the Command and Control…
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Ahead of US meeting, Putin warns Russia is ready if Europe ‘wants to fight’
President Vladimir Putin warned that Russia is ready to fight a war if Europe seeks one and claimed European countries are trying to make changes in President Donald Trump’s proposal on ending Russia’s war against Ukraine, ahead of his high-stakes meeting with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow on Tuesday. “We can clearly see that these changes are aimed…
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Osun speaker accuses Makinde of meddling in PDP primaries
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Hon. Adewale Egbedun, on Tuesday led some lawmakers and their aides to the venue of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primary in Osogbo, where officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other perceived party members were assaulted. Egbedun, who arrived at the Adolak…
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Chelle lists Ekong, Osimhen, 52 others in provisional squad for AFCON
Head coach Eric Chelle has named captain William Ekong, prolific forward Victor Osimhen, midfielder Wilfred Ndidi and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali in a provisional list of 55 players for the upcoming 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco. Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, defenders Zaidu Sanusi, Calvin Bassey and Semi Ajayi, midfielders Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi and Raphael Onyedika, and forwards Ademola…
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General Irabor dismisses claims of Boko Haram infiltration in military recruitment
Former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor (retired), has dismissed allegations that Boko Haram members and other criminals have been recruited into the Nigerian armed forces. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Irabor described the claims as “impossible” and inconsistent with the military’s recruitment structure. His comments follow a recent statement by Idris Wase, former deputy…
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Nigeria to host inaugural Foods & Culture Festival in December
The Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy has announced that the maiden edition of the Nigerian Foods and Culture Festival will hold from 16 to 17 December, 2025, at the Cricket Pitch of the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos. Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing journalists…
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Lagos to host first-ever MSMEs Exclusive & Eko Round City Trade Fair
By Adeola Ogunrinde – Lagos State Government has announced it will host the maiden edition of the Lagos MSMEs Exclusive and Eko Round City Trade Fair 1.0, a city-wide commercial showcase aimed at strengthening grassroots enterprise and deepening economic inclusion. The week-long fair is scheduled for December 8 to 14 at the National Stadium, Surulere. The event is organised by…
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PHOTO NEWS: Tinubu unveils 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday launched the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration emblem and appeal fund at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
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