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Osun Gov. Election : “I Am At Goalpost Against Any Intruder – Gov. Adeleke

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Ayodele Oni
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Ademola Adeleke - Osun State Governor
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State.

 

By Ayodele Oni

 

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has described himself as the “divine goalkeeper” of the state, declaring his readiness to protect the government’s mandate against opposition forces ahead of the August 15 election.

 

In a statement posted on his X platform on Monday, Adeleke said his emergence as the party’s candidate was a divine affirmation of his role in safeguarding the interests of Osun people.

 

Adeleke expressed optimism about the outcome of the election, attributing his confidence to public support and divine backing.

 

“With God on our side and the people behind us, victory is assured. Imole continuity is imminent,” he added.

 

“Today, by the grace of God and the support of the good people of Osun, I have been divinely affirmed as the goalkeeper to man the goalpost of Osun State Government against any potential intruder,” the governor said.

 

Adeleke expressed confidence in securing another term, citing his administration’s performance in infrastructure, workers’ welfare, education, healthcare and grassroots development.

 

“I remain confident because our administration has genuinely served the people.

 

From infrastructure to workers’ welfare, education, healthcare and grassroots development, our record speaks for itself,” he stated.

 

As we prepare for the August 15 election, I am ready to visit every town and village to present our achievements and unveil an updated Five Point Agenda for a greater Osun,” Adeleke said.

 

Taking a swipe at opposition parties, the governor urged them to focus on issues rather than political rhetoric, insisting that voters should judge candidates based on performance and facts.

 

“I call on the opposition to stop running away from issue-based campaigns and allow Osun people decide based on facts, performance and truth,” he said.

Fayose Fingers Gov. Makinde In Oyo Kidnap

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Ayodele Oni
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Fayose and Makinde
LR, Ayodele Fayose and Governor Seyi Makinde

By Ayodele Oni

 

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has again poured his anger on Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State accusing him of orchestrating the recent school kidnapping to blackmail President Bola Tinubu.

 

Some school children and teachers were kidnapped by unknown gunmen in some local governments in Oyo State last Friday.

 

 Tinubu despatched a high powered delegation to the affected areas and promised to ensure the safe return of the abducted school children.

 

However, Fayose while featuring on Channels Television’s Politics Today, said: “Let me branch to Oyo State, before you get to the president in the hierarchy of leadership and governance, there is local government, there is state, state has security vote and there are people that are supposed to be working.

 

“In Oyo State, I strongly believe though I might be wrong, but this sometimes might be orchestrated.

 

“The governor of Oyo State had his nomination and that of his candidates in the face of this abduction.

 

“He did not take any action, no steps were taken, it was after those nominations that he went to the families to visit them.

 

“I sometimes believe that the abduction at Oyo School was orchestrated by the Oyo State Government to blackmail President Tinubu’s administration.

 

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, had on Saturday visited families and relations of the victims revealing government efforts to ensure safe return of the victims.

 

Posting his visit on his official Facebook page, Makinde said: “Today we visited Oriire LGA to meet with the family members of children and teachers that were abducted about two weeks ago.

 

“After listening to them, I gave them the assurance that we are doing everything humanly possible to ensure the safe return of those who were kidnapped, and that by the grace of God, they will be reunited with their loved ones very soon.”

 

The abduction which occurred on May 15 has since sparked outrage across the State and the country at large, prompting protests by teachers and civil society groups, who called for urgent government action to secure the release of the victims and improve security around schools.

Lagos: Police Debunks Bandit Invasion Rumours

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James Orji
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Olatunji Disu - IGP
IGP Olatunji Disu
The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed social media reports to the effect that armed bandits invaded parts of the state, including Ibeju-Lekki, Imota and Oke-Afo, describing the information as false and capable of causing public panic.
The report came amid surge in kidnapping by suspected Fulani bandits in the south west.
Dozens of students and teachers kidnapped in Ogbomosho, Oyo state more than two weeks ago, are still in kidnappers’ den as security agencies struggle to free them.
In a statement issued on Monday, the command said there was no security breach or coordinated attack on schools or communities anywhere in Lagos, urging residents to disregard the circulating messages on social media.
The police said the false alarm had already resulted in a tragic incident, as a 24-year-old commercial motorcyclist, Kulaha Ayuba, was allegedly lynched by a mob after being wrongly accused of being a “Fulani bandit.”
According to the command, the victim’s body was later recovered from a swamp, while his motorcycle was stolen. Police operatives subsequently arrested 15 suspects in connection with the killing, with investigations still ongoing.
Condemning the spread of unverified information, the command warned that those responsible for creating or sharing false and inflammatory content capable of inciting violence, ethnic profiling or public disorder would face prosecution.
Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, called on residents to remain calm, vigilant and law-abiding, while reporting suspicious activities through official security channels.
The command reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property across the state, assuring residents that adequate security measures remain in place.

“ADC Primaries: Atiku, Mark, Just Lured Amaechi, Rubbished Him” – Wike

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Suleiman Anyalewechi
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Rotimi Amaechi
Rotimi Amaechi

By Suleiman Anyalewechi 

 

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has claimed that the structures of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, were primed from the foundation to produce Atiku Abubakar as the presidential candidate.

 

Wike noted that had his counsel been sought, he would have advised immediate past Transportation Minister, Rotimi Amaechi, against joining the presidential fray on the platform of the ADC.

 

According to him, going by the arrangement in place from the beginning, no other person had the chance of picking the ADC as there was little room for transparency and due process in the party’s presidential primaries 

 

Speaking during his monthly media chat on Monday, June 1, 2026, the FCT Minister who was Amaechi Chief of Staff when Amaechi was Governor, disclosed that he is not at all surprised at the outcome of the ADC’s presidential primaries.

Atiku Abubakar
Atiku Abubakar

He noted that the emergence of Senator David Mark as the National Chairman of the ADC was when he saw clearly what will be the outcome of the arrangement in the ADC.

 

“Amaechi is my brother. I served as Chief of Staff in his Government. When I saw that he was running with them, I knew what would happen.

 

“If he had called me, I would have said “don’t go there”. It was very clear he would not get a transparent and due process.

 

“When I saw the set up in ADC, and saw David Mark there, I laughed. When you have worked with these people, you know who is who, and what they are capable of doing. That set-up was Atiku’s set-up 100 per cent.

 

“You cannot set a trap for me. We know ourselves as politicians. Who told you that kind of structure would give you transparency? Who told you that kind of structure would give you free and fair elections.

Nyesom Wike - FCT Minister
Nyesom Wike, FCT Minister.

” I think my brother made a mistake. He was too much in a hurry. He was carried away by people shouting that this Government is not doing well . They used that to lure people and give themselves credibility”, Wike stated .

 

Wike who was the immediate past Governor of Rivers state, also, alleged that Mark had aided Atiku’s victory against him during the 2022 Peoples Democratic party PDP primaries .

Gov. Adeleke Approves N204bn For Relatives Of Deceased Civil Servants In Osun

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Ayodele Oni
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Ademola Adeleke - Osun State Governor
Governor Ademola Adeleke

By Ayodele Oni 

 

 Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has approved the release of ₦204,275,209.80 as death benefits to the next of kin of civil servants who lost their lives while in active service. 

 

The state government explained that the payment forms part of its ongoing commitment to the welfare of workers, pensioners, and families of deceased public servants. 

 

The cheques were presented in Osogbo, the state capital, during a formal ceremony where the Head of Service, Elder Ayanleye Aina, represented the governor.

 

A statement issued by the Osun State Government via its handle on Monday, confirmed that the total disbursement was split between state and local government beneficiaries.

 

 It revealed that ₦125,631,083.45 was allocated to state-level beneficiaries, while ₦78,644,126.35 went to those at the local government level.

 

The government explained that the funds were intended to provide financial relief to families of workers who died while serving the state, describing the initiative as part of efforts to reduce the burden on bereaved households.

North Is Doomed With Atiku

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James Orji
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Dr Babachir David Lawal
Dr Babachir David Lawal

By Babachir David Lawal

I am exiting the ADC because its just concluded primaries were at all levels massively rigged in favour Kachalla Abubakar Atiku. I sense a conspiracy of silence of which i want no part of Most members of the party are behaving as if this is the normal thing to do. Results were just written or rewritten to favour him and his coven. Even where they allowed some semblance of election to hold, the winners were simply replaced with members of his syndicate. In the real sense it was a disgraceful charade.

I am doing so because I do not intend to be part of Kachalla Atiku’s rigging machine in the 2027 general elections and I cannot avoid doing so if I remain in the party. The man and his cabal are just irredentist Fulani and religious hegemonists. For me, working for Kachalla Atiku means giving Tinubu an automatic ticket to a second term which gives me nightmares. I believe Tinubu might, comparatively speaking, end up a better Nigerian president than Kachalla Atiku could ever be (as bad as Tinubu currently is and possibly could ever be). The choice in 2027 it seems will be a Morton’s fork.

I did not join the ADC to make Nigeria progressively worse so my beliefs and conscience won’t allow me partner with the evil that Atiku and his people represent. For, with close to 25 adult children, 6 wives (past and present, some offshore) and a heavily shrunk decapitated business empire, I foresee 25 Seyi Tinubus and 6 Remi Tinubus; a prospect that has been keeping me awake all night with worry. And who knows which Chagouri’s might be lurking around the corner waiting for an Atiku bazaar?

I would have thought that the Northerners who helped rig the primaries for a near-senile octogenarian they all know to be an incompetent, tribal and religious bigot would be the ones that should crave the most a good post-2027 governance seeing as Tinubu has driven its people to total destitution. I would have thought that when Northerners insist on a northern president they would be thinking of one that will stop the downward spiral into poverty and insecurity not an ineptocrat like Kachalla Atiku. Alas, a leopard cannot change its spots. The North, it seems, is perpetually doomed to self-harm.

While I will be tweaking my plans for the future and consulting with like-minded colleagues on how to stop this incompetent octogenerian from coming close to the presidential office, I will in the meantimd retire to my village farm from where I will be watching Kachalla Atiku and his band of wicked vote riggers and result manipulators mercilessly out-rigged and beaten to pulp by Tinubu’s ruthless and superior rigging machine.

Then, it will be bye bye to this octogenarian presidential wannabe. It will be bye bye to the North for prefaring a religious hegemonists over a competent world-renown economist and corporate guru.

PSC Issues Disclaimer On Recruitment List Circulating On Social Media, Says It’s Fake

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The Source
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DIG Hashimu Argungu - PSC Chairman


The Police Service Commission, PSC, has disclaimed a list of Police Recruitment currently circulating on Social Media. 

 

The  Commission, in a statement issued on Monday, June, 1, 2026, signed by its Spokesperson and Head of Protocol, Torty Njoku Kalu, dismissed the List as fake and asked the public to beware and ignore.

 

The statement states:

 

“The attention of the Police Service Commission has been drawn to a fake list currently circulating on social media, purporting to be a shortlist of candidates scheduled for medical examination.

 

“The Commission wishes to state categorically that no such shortlist has been released. The evaluation of the written examination is still at its concluding stage, and invitation for medical examination will be communicated to successful applicants in the coming days. This notification will be sent via email, SMS, the recruitment portal (npfapplication.psc.gov.ng), and the Commission’s other official communication channels.

 

“The Commission reiterates its commitment to a merit-based recruitment process, which it has consistently upheld. It believes that the effectiveness of the Police Force depends on the quality of personnel recruited.

 

“Applicants and members of the public are advised to be wary of fraudsters and fake news. All official communications regarding the ongoing recruitment process will be disseminated solely through the Commission’s verified channels.

 

“The Commission reiterates that the recruitment exercise is completely FREE at all stages.”

Doctors Shut Down FMC In Ondo Over Assault On Colleague

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Ayodele Oni
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Medical Doctors in Nigeria

By Ayodele Oni 

 

Doctors at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Owo, Ondo State, have commenced an indefinite strike following the alleged assault of a medical doctor by a patient’s relative within the hospital premises.

 

The industrial action which began on Sunday, has disrupted services at both FMC Owo and its Akure Annex, with doctors insisting that work will not resume until those responsible for the attack are apprehended and adequate security measures are put in place.

 

According to sources within the hospital, the incident occurred while the doctor was on duty. The doctor was allegedly assaulted by the wife of a patient, after which some individuals reportedly stormed the hospital in search of him.

 

Hospital workers were said to have moved the doctor to a secured location within the facility to prevent further attacks as tensions escalated.

 

The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), FMC Owo, declared the warning strike over the incident and growing concerns about the safety of healthcare workers.

 

It stated that the strike would continue until the perpetrators are brought to justice and security is strengthened, particularly in the Accident and Emergency Unit.

 

It added that many healthcare workers now fear for their safety and are reluctant to continue working without improved security arrangements.

 

Another source alleged that the attackers attempted to locate the doctor even after he had been moved to safety by hospital staff, claiming that threats were made against his life.

 

Following an emergency general meeting, the ARD, FMC Owo, condemned the incident and announced a total warning strike.

 

In a communiqué signed by the association’s President, Dr. Adeola Oluwadamilola, and Secretary-General, Dr. Dare Aderemi, the doctors described the assault as another example of the increasing violence faced by healthcare workers while carrying out their duties.

 

The association stated that the doctor was allegedly slapped several times and manhandled by a patient and the patient’s daughter. 

 

It noted that attacks on doctors has become recurrent, describing the latest incident as the second such case recorded at the institution this year.

 

The doctors demanded the immediate arrest and prosecution of those involved, the deployment of armed security personnel to the hospital and its annexes, a public apology by the alleged assailant in a national newspaper, and compensation for the victim.

 

Meanwhile, the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has expressed support for the strike action and condemned the attack.

 

In a statement signed by its President, Dr. Mohammad Usman Suleiman; Secretary-General, Dr. Shuaibu Ibrahim; and Publicity Secretary, Dr. Abdulmajid Yahya Ibrahim, NARD said it received reports that a doctor was assaulted while performing his professional duties.

 

The national body alleged that the attackers tore the doctor’s clothes, repeatedly slapped him and subjected him to degrading treatment. 

 

It further claimed that individuals linked to the incident later invited thugs to continue the assault and issued threats against the doctor’s life.

 

The association called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of all those involved, improved security measures across health facilities, and compensation, protection and psychological support for the victim.

 

It also warned that continued failure by authorities and hospital managements to address attacks on healthcare workers could trigger wider industrial action nationwide.

 

As of press time, medical services at FMC Owo and its Akure Annex remained disrupted, leaving patients and residents seeking healthcare services uncertain about when normal operations would resume.

UAE Eases Visa Access For Nigerians, Begins Flight, Floats Bank

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Ayodele Oni
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Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu

 

By Ayodele Oni 

 

As part of efforts to further strengthen economic ties, between Nigeria and United Arab Emirate, UAE, the First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) would soon commence operations in Lagos.

 

Also Etihad Airways, the UAE’s national carrier, would begin flights to Abuja later this year, a move expected to boost business travel, tourism and investment opportunities.

 

This was disclosed by Salem Saeed Al-Shamsi, UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, during a visit to Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Minister of Foreign Affairs, in Abuja.

 

 He revealed that UAE has eased visa restrictions for Nigerian travellers, paving the way for stronger economic and diplomatic ties between both countries as bilateral non-oil trade rose to $5 billion in 2025.

 

Al-Shamsi said visa-related concerns that had strained travel between the two countries had largely been resolved, adding that Nigerian nationals were no longer facing visa rejections when applying to travel to the UAE.

 

According to him, the improvement in visa access has already translated into increased travel, with more than 15,000 Nigerians visiting the UAE in the past year, following the easing of restrictions.

 

The ambassador described the progress as part of efforts to deepen bilateral relations, noting that economic cooperation between both nations has continued to expand.

 

He revealed that non-oil trade between Nigeria and the UAE grew from $4.3 billion in 2024 to $5 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach about $8 billion by 2027.

 

The envoy attributed the growth to stronger commercial engagement, investment partnerships and increasing people-to-people exchanges between the two countries, which have enjoyed diplomatic relations since 1971.

 

The ambassador emphasized that the UAE remains committed to supporting Nigeria’s development and security objectives, noting that his country has consistently condemned acts of terrorism in Nigeria.

 

According to him, the UAE has issued at least eight statements denouncing terrorist attacks in the country, reaffirming its solidarity with Nigeria in the fight against insecurity.

 

The meeting also provided an opportunity for the envoy to present a congratulatory letter from Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, to Odumegwu-Ojukwu on her appointment as Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs.

 

Responding, Odumegwu-Ojukwu welcomed the progress made in resolving visa-related challenges, describing it as one of the most significant achievements in the relationship between both countries over the past year.

 

The minister recalled that concerns surrounding visa access had featured prominently during her tenure as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, but expressed satisfaction that many of the issues had now been addressed.

 

“I am happy to say that a lot of the issues raised when I was Minister of State for Foreign Affairs have been resolved in less than a year, especially regarding visas,” she said.

 

She noted that the easing of travel restrictions had contributed to increased movement of people and strengthened economic engagement between both countries.

 

The minister also commended the UAE for helping to expand trade relations with Nigeria.

 

“In addition, you have been able to move the non-oil trade volume between both countries from $4.3 billion in 2024 to over $5 billion in 2025. 

 

“This shows your commitment and unrelenting effort in deepening our bilateral relations,” she said.

 

Odumegwu-Ojukwu reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to maintaining a conducive environment for foreign direct investment, including investments from UAE-based sovereign wealth funds and private businesses.

 

She said both countries were also working towards implementing the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) recently signed by Nigeria and the UAE.

 

According to her, the agreement is expected to transform economic relations between the two nations by creating new opportunities for businesses, professionals and workers.

 

The minister further revealed that Sheikh Abdullah was the first foreign dignitary to call and congratulate her following her elevation by President Bola Tinubu to the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs.

 

“I am so pleased to have received the call from His Highness, the Deputy Prime Minister, and his prayers and encouragement to me. It was actually the first of such calls.

 

“He even extended an invitation for me to visit the UAE. This profound gesture is most sincerely appreciated,” she said.

 

She reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic and economic cooperation with the Gulf nation, expressing optimism that the recent breakthroughs on visas, trade, investment and connectivity would usher in a new phase of mutually beneficial relations.

Overlook Our Shortcomings, Vote For Us Again, Ebonyi Gov. Nwifuru Begs

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Ayodele Oni
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Ebonyi State Governor - Francis Nwifuru
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru

 

By Ayodele Oni

 

Reflecting on the third anniversary of his administration, Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has admitted mistakes and appealed to residents of of the State to forgive the shortcomings of his administration and those of elected Lawmakers.

 

The Governor urged them to support the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections.

 

Nwifuru made the appeal on Sunday during a democracy thanksgiving service held at the Government House Chapel in Abakaliki to mark the third anniversary of his administration.

 

Addressing worshippers, government officials, political stakeholders and religious leaders, the governor acknowledged that his administration, members of the National Assembly and the Ebonyi State House of Assembly may have made mistakes while serving the people

 

He appealed to residents to overlook those shortcomings and continue to support their elected representatives.

 

“Please forgive us; forgive me and the National Assembly members and the House of Assembly members. Forgive our shortcomings and vote for us again,” Nwifuru said.

 

The governor expressed gratitude to God for what he described as the achievements of his administration, noting that governance is a continuous learning process that requires humility, commitment and public understanding.

 

Nwifuru admitted that no administration can claim perfection, but assured residents that his government remains committed to improving service delivery, expanding infrastructure and delivering more dividends of democracy across the state.

 

He reaffirmed his administration’s determination to sustain ongoing development programmes and initiatives aimed at improving the welfare of the people.

 

The thanksgiving service was attended by several political leaders, including former governors of the state such as David Umahi and Martin Elechi, Serving senators, government officials and other stakeholders were also in attendance.

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