Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Osun State, has encouraged President Bola Tinubu to stay focused on governance and avoid the distractions posed by opposition politics as the 2027 general elections approach.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Speaking to journalists in Osogbo on Sunday, Oyintiloye’s remarks came in response to a recent security alert issued by the Department of State Services (DSS) regarding potential threats targeting vulnerable areas, particularly in the southern region. He stressed that the President needs to bolster security forces to enhance surveillance, boost inter-agency cooperation, and proactively protect lives and properties.

Furthermore, the former lawmaker emphasized the necessity of reinforcing intelligence networks and executing coordinated preventive actions across the country. He specifically highlighted the importance of tightening security around sensitive locations such as schools, religious institutions, NYSC camps, and transport terminals.

Addressing state-level security, Oyintiloye called for a swift, comprehensive, and transparent probe into recent violence in Osun State, demanding that anyone linked to the killings face prosecution. He also appealed for collaboration between community leaders, traditional rulers, and security operatives, while urging state governors and local authorities to actively support security infrastructure within their regions to ensure sustainable national development.

Chief Ifeanyi Chukwuma Odii, the Ebonyi State governorship candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has stated that simply dismissing the former Commissioner for Works, Engr. Stanley Lebechi Mbam, does not go far enough.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Speaking through his spokesperson, Chief Emmanuel Igwe, Odii emphasized that individuals entrusted with public resources must provide a full account of their stewardship. He is demanding complete transparency regarding the money supposedly spent on constructing 627 kilometers of roads by the Ebonyi State Government, including the release of bidding procedures, procurement documents, payment details, variations, and project certificates.

Additionally, Odii wants clarification on expenditures tied to several major projects, such as the Vanco Flyover, the ICT University, Oferekpe, the Aeronautic University in Onueke, a disputed two-kilometer road initiative, and the residential duplexes built for traditional rulers.

He further urged the state administration to publicize its FAAC receipts, local government and development center allocations, actual council earnings, spending logs, and grants acquired from donor agencies, asserting that every single unit of taxpayers’ funds requires proper accountability.

As part of these demands, Odii revealed that a pre-action notice providing a seven-day ultimatum will be issued to the Ebonyi State Government to release the requested records, or face subsequent legal action. He criticized Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru’s administration for managing large amounts of public funds with a lack of transparency.

Finally, Odii advised the citizens of Ebonyi to stay calm and assured them that an administration under his leadership in 2027 would prioritize transparency and accountability. He also encouraged voters to safeguard their ballots, reminding them that true leadership power remains with the electorate.

An engine oil vendor in Minna, the capital of Niger State, is currently in critical condition at Minna General Hospital after sustaining a severe gunshot wound during a police dispersal operation.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The victim, Ibrahim Mohammed Dada, was struck while stationed outside his business at Tunga Market. According to his brother, Yakubu Dada Mohammed, Ibrahim had no involvement in the demonstration and was simply trying to earn an honest living to support his family when a stray or stray-directed bullet fired by an officer hit him in the head, causing significant facial trauma.

The unrest erupted as security forces attempted to break up demonstrations sparked by the controversial deaths of 37 miners who passed away while detained by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). Out of 65 miners initially detained on September 15 and 16, 37 tragically died in custody.

While the exact details of the shooting remain unverified independently, Niger State Police Spokesperson SP Wasiu Abiodun has appealed for public calm and promised a thorough investigation.