President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that terror financiers, bandits, kidnappers and other criminal elements threatening Nigeria’s security will face the full force of the law, warning that no mercy will be shown to those who profit from the bloodshed of innocent citizens. The President made the declaration in his…
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TEXT OF PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU’S DEMOCRACY DAY ADDRESS ON FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026 Fellow Nigerians Today, we celebrate democracy and the enduring Nigerian spirit. For 27 unbroken years, since May 29, 1999, Nigerians have chosen their leaders through the ballot, witnessed peaceful transitions of power, and resolved disagreements in…
AbiodunOgun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has paid glowing tribute to the late South-West Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief (Mrs.) Yetunde Shakirat Adesanya, describing her as a loyal political associate, respected grassroots mobiliser, and distinguished leader whose life was devoted to the service of humanity and…
The House of Representatives has passed the state police bill, effectively making way for the decentralisation of the Nigerian policing architecture. The resolution followed the voting by 289 lawmakers in favour of state police during Thursday’s plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas. Recall that the House committed…
The Planning Committee of the Afotamodi Day Festival, Isara-Remo, has announced a World Press Conference as part of activities marking the 57th edition of the annual cultural festival. The press conference is to hold on Saturday 13th of June, 2026 and it is scheduled to provide details of programmes lined…
A prominent youth support group, Remo Big Boyz for Yayi, has felicitated its patron, Comrade Chief Lukman Adenekan, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a grassroots mobiliser, philanthropist and community leader whose contributions have positively impacted many lives across Remoland. Chief Adenekan, the Bashorun of Ogere Remo…
By: Comrade Rotimi Rahmon Ph.D., FICA. There is a saying that is gaining relevance in the political conversations of Ogun West in recent times: “One of us is better than none of us.” At first glance, the statement may sound simple, but beneath it lies a deep political reality that…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State has accused leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ifo Local Government Area of attempting to pressure a prominent political figure, Chief Joju Fadairo, to withdraw his endorsement of the PDP governorship candidate, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu. In a statement issued on…
By Captain Oyeleke Folajuwon Oluwole (Rtd.) As Nigeria continues to confront terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, oil theft, piracy, communal violence, and an increasingly complex security environment, one critical question deserves urgent national attention: does Nigeria have sufficient manpower to meet its present and future security challenges? The answer is straightforward: no.…
By Kayode Odunaro By June 9, 2026 Senator Solomon Adeola would have been representing the people of Ogun West senatorial district for three years in the Red Chamber of the National Assembly. For this ranking parliamentarian popularly called ‘Yayi’ by his admirers across board, his representation is nothing short of…

