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Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has dismissed speculations of a fallout between himself and President Bola Tinubu, describing the president as his father and leader, News360 Nigeria reports. Speaking to reporters after a closed-door meeting with Tinubu in Lagos on Sunday, Sanwo-Olu said there was no disagreement between them. “There is nothing at all; he is my father, he is my leader, and we’re grateful that he has given us audience today,” the governor stated. The meeting, held at the president’s residence in Ikoyi, followed recent public events that fueled rumours of tension between both men, including Sanwo-Olu’s absence at a major…

Chief Olayinka Segelu Oladimeji, a gubernatorial aspirant under the umbrella of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has extended his heartfelt condolences to the family of Hon. Olatunji Suleiman Akande, known as Lexyman Smally, as well as to the Oluyole Local Government and the Oyo State PDP. Segelu, Germany-based entrepreneur and ICT pundit, in a statement, expressed sorrow over the passing of Hon. Akande, highlighting his contributions as a strong voice in the Oluyole Local Government. According to the governorshio hopeful, the sad news came after a conversation he had with Asiwaju Oluyole, Hon. Akeem Olatunji last night, who was in…

General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has revealed that God once warned him that his first son would die if he ever left the church, News360 Nigeria reports. The respected cleric made this disclosure during the June Holy Ghost Service held in the early hours of Saturday, June 7, at the Redemption City in Ogun State. Themed “Destined for Greatness (Part 2),” the service centred on the importance of spiritual direction and the dangers of straying from God’s plan.Reflecting on a sermon earlier delivered by his son, Pastor Leke Adeboye, Pastor Adeboye expressed concern over…

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says one casualty was recorded in a fire incident at a hotel for Nigerian pilgrims in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday. Fatima Usara, NAHCON’s assistant director of information and publications, said in a statement that the Imaratus Sanan Hotel, where the fire incident occurred, accommodates 484 Nigerian pilgrims. Usara said the fire broke out at noon when Nigerian pilgrims were still in Mina fulfilling obligations after the Arafat day. “NAHCON regrets to inform the public of a fire incident that occurred earlier Saturday around 12:00 noon (KSA time) at one of the hotels…

A somber Eid-el-Kabir celebration turned tragic in Ilorin West Local Government Area after a 43-year-old man, identified as Kareem, was confirmed dead on Friday after reportedly jumping into a well under the influence of a hard drug locally known as “Colorado.” The incident took place in the Ile Alapo area of Edun, shortly after the man returned from Eid prayers. According to the Kwara State Fire Service, a distress call was received at exactly 10:29 a.m., prompting a swift emergency response to the scene.In a statement released on Saturday by the Head of Media and Publicity for the Fire Service,…

The Baale Eleruko of Eruko, Olawatosin Olusegun Oladimeji has extended warm greetings to the Muslim Ummah on the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Kabir, calling for continued peace, love, and unity across the state. In his message, Baale Eleruko congratulated all Muslim faithful for witnessing yet another Eid celebration and urged them to imbibe the lessons of sacrifice, obedience, and faith as demonstrated by Prophet Ibrahim (AS), which the festival represents. “This season reminds us of the power of faith, the importance of sacrifice, and the beauty of giving to others. As we celebrate, let us remain conscious of our responsibilities to…

The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly and Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has extended warm felicitations to millions of Muslims across Nigeria on the occasion of the 2025 Eid-el-Kabir celebration. In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, Alh Oyetunji Oyekunle, Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin prayed for peace, unity, and progress in the country, and hoped that the celebration would bring about renewed hope and joy to all Nigerians. The Speaker also extended his best wishes to members and staff of the Oyo State…

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has accused the Nigerian judiciary of aiding the unlawful detention of poor citizens by failing to enforce the mandatory monthly inspections of police stations and detention facilities prescribed by law. Speaking at the 1st NBA Western Zone Human Rights Summit in Ibadan on June 3, 2025, Falana said that despite the enactment of Section 34 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) in 2015, Chief Magistrates and Judges have neglected their duty to carry out monthly inspections.According to Falana, the inaction of the judiciary has left the poor vulnerable to arbitrary arrests, torture, and…

Two high courts of the federal capital territory (FCT) have separately summoned Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, deputy chief whip of the senate, over allegations of sexual harassment, defamation and the violation of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s fundamental rights. In suit no: FCT/HC/CV/754/2025, Abubakar Idris Kutigi, a judge of the federal high court in Abuja, granted leave to Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi central, to serve the writ of summons and other court processes on Akpabio in person and in his official capacity as senate president. Kutigi also ordered that Mfon Patrick, senior legislative aide to Akpabio, and the clerk…

The Ondo state election petition tribunal on Wednesday affirmed the victory of Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the November 16, 2024, governorship election. The tribunal dismissed petitions submitted by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Social Democratic Party (SDP), and Action Alliance (AA) against Aiyedatiwa’s election, citing a lack of merit and insufficient evidence. Delivering the lead judgment, Benson Ogubu, one of the judges, said the allegations of academic certificate forgery, over-voting, and non-compliance with the Electoral Act were not substantiated by the petitioners. Ogbudu said the tribunal found the evidence presented by…