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Police storm Osun Amotekun headquarters, order transfer of detainees to custody
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – A team from the Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team (IGP–IRT) has stormed the headquarters of the Osun Amotekun Corps at the Powerline area of Osogbo over the alleged illegal detention of suspects. The IGP–IRT team, led by SP Rotimi Ogunmuyiwa and accompanied by the Deputy Commissioner of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Bayonle…
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NSCIA denies allegations of Christian genocide, accuses CAN of fueling false narratives
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has dismissed recent allegations circulating on international platforms and social media claiming that the Nigerian government is facilitating a genocidal campaign against Christians. In a statement signed on Friday by its Deputy National Legal Adviser, Imam Haroun Muhammad Eze, the Council described the claims as false and malicious, noting that several government…
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Super Eagles beat Lesotho 2–1 to keep World Cup hopes alive
By Tosin Omojola – Nigeria’s Super Eagles survived a late rally from Lesotho to earn an important 2–1 win in Friday’s 2026 World Cup qualifier. However, their chances of securing a place at the Mundial next year remain shaky following Benin Republic’s 1–0 win over Rwanda, while South Africa were held to a goalless draw by Zimbabwe. After a goalless…
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Ogala, ex-Tinubu legal team coordinator, denies claims linking INEC chairman Amupitan to Presidential Legal Team
By Kunle Sanni – The former Coordinator of the Tinubu Presidential Legal Team, Babatunde Ogala (SAN), has debunked viral social media claims alleging that the newly appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), was a member of the President’s legal team. In a statement issued on Friday, the former coordinator described the allegations as…
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OSHA condemns sealing of Amotekun offices, alleges political interference
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State House of Assembly has alleged that political interference may be behind the forceful sealing of the operational offices of the Osun Amotekun Corps by federal security operatives. Addressing journalists at the Assembly complex on Friday, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun, described the action, if proven true, as a reckless abuse of…
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Tinubu congratulates ex-Vice President Namadi Sambo on turbaning as Sardaunan Zazzau
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former Vice President Namadi Sambo on his turbaning as the Sardaunan Zazzau by the Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, scheduled for Saturday, October 11, 2025. In a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described the conferment as a reflection…
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Oyo Advisory Council Chairman, Senator Agboola Ayoola, quits PDP
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Chairman of the Oyo State Advisory Council and former Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Hosea Agboola Ayoola, popularly known as Halleluyah, has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), bringing to an end his long-standing relationship with the party. In a letter dated October 10, 2025, and addressed to the PDP Chairman…
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Gusau promises to make meaningful contributions in FIFA committee
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and President of WAFU-B, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau (MON), has pledged to make meaningful and impactful contributions to the FIFA Men’s Club Competitions Committee, to which he was appointed this week by world football-governing body, FIFA. Gusau described his appointment as a recognition and honour he does not take for granted, noting that…
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Makinde faults Umahi’s response during Arise TV interview
By Adejayan Gbenga – Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has criticised the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, over his handling of questions concerning the cost of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project. Makinde, who spoke on Friday, faulted Umahi’s response during a heated exchange with Arise TV presenter Rufai Oseni earlier in the week. During the live interview on Tuesday, Oseni…
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Ndume clarifies Senate’s role in ministerial appointments amid Nnaji’s resignation
The senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has clarified that the Nigerian Senate is not responsible for screening presidential nominees before their confirmation. Ndume made this known on Thursday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, while addressing public concerns following the resignation of Uche Nnaji, former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology. Nnaji resigned earlier this week after…
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