Author: Adeniyi Daniel

Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Bernard Doro, on Monday disclosed that Ondo State has so far received approximately ₦9.9 billion from the Federal Government’s cash transfer scheme, as he visited Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa in Akure. Doro said the disbursement was part of ongoing efforts by the Federal Government to cushion the effects of economic hardship on vulnerable Nigerians, noting that the intervention had reached millions of households across the country. According to him, “Ondo State alone has received about ₦9.9 billion under this intervention through successive payment cycles covering the first, second and the ongoing tranches.” He explained…

Amid deepening internal turmoil and a looming court verdict, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has denied reports of merger talks with the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), insisting it remains focused on a legal battle over its leadership crisis. In a statement issued on Monday by the party’s spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC said there were no ongoing discussions with any political party regarding a merger or alliance. “Our attention has been drawn to a story in circulation that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is in talks with another political party, specifically the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), in anticipation of its…

Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested four suspected cultists in Ilaro for alleged assault, armed robbery, and unlawful possession of firearms, recovering a locally made pistol, an axe, charms, and a stolen iPhone 14 Pro Max during the operation. The suspects: Samson John (25), Olufowora Michael (28), Odeh Samuel Ejeh (25), and Olajide Jeremiah (28), were apprehended following a report lodged at the Ilaro Divisional Police Headquarters on April 16, 2026. Confirming the arrests, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, said the arrest followed a distress call from a victim who reported a violent attack…

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has responded to two separate road incidents in Okokomaiko and Ogudu, recording one fatality and rescuing seven injured passengers. ‎In a statement on Sunday, Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, Toafiq Adebayo said the fatal incident occurred at Okokomaiko and involved a Lexus Jeep with registration number SMK 674 HY, which reportedly crushed a hawker, leading to his death. ‎LASTMA operatives swiftly secured the accident scene and evacuated the remains from the carriageway to restore normal traffic flow. ‎Officers of the Nigeria Police Force from Ketu Division subsequently conveyed the…

Adron Homes and Properties Limited delivered a commanding performance at the grand finale of the 2026 Ibadan Cultural Festival, firmly establishing its dominance as Nigeria’s leading real estate brand. At the iconic Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, the company did not just sponsor the event, it took control of the narrative, transforming the cultural celebration into a powerful showcase of brand strength, innovation, and market authority. With the presence of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, alongside a distinguished assembly of traditional rulers, high chiefs, and top government dignitaries, Adron Homes leveraged the high-profile platform to…

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted cocaine concealed in food flasks bound for the United Kingdom at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, arresting three suspects linked to the trafficking attempt. ‎The illicit consignment, comprising 12 large parcels of cocaine weighing 2.80 kilograms, was uncovered on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the export shed of the Lagos airport. In a statement on Sunday by NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, two cargo agents, Ama Obinna Ufeim, 33, and Ogabi Monday Akorede, 39, were initially apprehended, while a 52-year-old freight forwarder, Agoro Tajudeen Moninuola, identified as…

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested multiple suspects and recovered illegal firearms in coordinated intelligence-led operations across Mowe, Sagamu, and Odeda.‎‎In a statement on Sunday by the Public Relations Officer of the Command, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the operatives acting on credible intelligence in Mowe apprehended a 36-year-old suspect, Opeyemi Anuoluwapo, who was found loitering under suspicious circumstances near a bus stop.‎‎A search conducted on him led to the recovery of a locally made single-barrel pistol, an expended cartridge, and charms concealed in his bag. The suspect reportedly confessed to being a member of a cult group during interrogation.‎‎Similarly, operatives…

The Lagos State Government has stepped up efforts to eradicate open defecation, announcing that no fewer than 1,710 public toilets are now operational across the state as part of a broader sanitation drive. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a statement, noting that the facilities have been strategically deployed to serve residents and visitors in key locations. ‎He described the development as “a critical component of the state’s ongoing commitment to improving public hygiene and environmental sustainability,” adding that “the availability of these facilities is aimed at ensuring cleaner surroundings and better sanitation outcomes.”…

The Ogun State Police Command has uncovered a suspected insider-led vehicle theft, arresting a security guard and two accomplices over the theft of a Lexus RX 300 SUV. ‎The arrest, according to the command’s spokesman, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, was carried out by operatives of the Ibafo Division on 18th April 2026 at about 1100hrs, following “a swift response to a distress call and actionable intelligence,” which led to the tracking of the suspects to a hideout within the Ibafo axis. ‎Recovered from the suspects was “an ash-coloured Lexus RX 300 SUV believed to have been stolen from Lagos and moved…

The Delta State Police Command has intensified its crackdown on drug trafficking networks, arresting multiple suspects and recovering large quantities of suspected hard drugs in coordinated raids across the state. In a major breakthrough, operatives of the Oghara/Oreokpe Division on 15 April 2026 at about 2223hrs raided a notorious drug hideout in Ugholo community, leading to the arrest of a suspected drug baron, one Justina Onokpasa (F), aged 33. ‎According to the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, during the operation, police recovered “two large bags of weeds suspected to be Canadian Loud, three hundred small cans of substances…