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Osun Govt Accuses Police Of Unprofessional Conduct In High-Profile Arrests.

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According to Nivo News, the Osun State Government has faulted the state Police Command over what it described as an unprofessional and unlawful approach to recent arrests carried out in the state. The government raised its concerns in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The state government expressed worry over the Police’s handling of public communication on the matter, noting that an initial statement released by the command was later withdrawn and replaced with a revised version, a development it described as contradictory and misleading.

The controversy revolves around the arrest of Apesin Abiodun Adegoke and Iyiola Monsuru. While the Police claimed the arrests were based on a petition allegedly written by Bola Oyebamiji, the government dismissed this claim as inaccurate. Official records, according to the government, show that the petition was authored by Arimiyau Owoade, the APC Chairman of Irewole Local Government Area, over statements said to have affected the party’s candidate in the area.

The government further disputed the Police’s description of the arrests as mere “invitations,” insisting that both individuals were taken into custody without any formal invitation. It was stated that Adegoke was arrested on January 7 at his mechanic workshop, which the Police later referred to as his hideout.

Claims by the Police that Adegoke admitted to the offence or pleaded for leniency were also rejected by the government, which challenged the security agency to provide evidence to support such assertions. The state noted that Adegoke remained in detention until late on January 12, contrary to Police claims that he had been arraigned on January 9.

The government added that an application for administrative bail was submitted by Adegoke’s legal counsel on January 8 but was ignored by the Police until a follow-up reminder was issued, after which bail was eventually granted.

Citing provisions of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act and the Police Act, the state government emphasized that suspects in non-capital offences should not be detained for more than 24 hours without arraignment and should be granted administrative bail where court appearance is not immediately possible.

Describing the six-day detention as an abuse of authority, the Osun State Government urged the Police Command to uphold professionalism, respect the rule of law, and refrain from actions that could suggest political interference.

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Why I Went Back To School At 77 – Obasanjo

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September 21, 2026

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Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo shared the motivation behind his choice to re-enroll in university at 77 years old, noting that he aimed to prove age is no barrier to education.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Speaking in an interview with Isbae U, the former leader clarified that his pursuit of further studies in Christian Theology at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)—where he previously earned a postgraduate diploma in 2009—went beyond acquiring another academic certificate. Instead, his primary goal was to gain a profound understanding of God, enhance his spiritual connection, and worship Him more effectively.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

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‘Europe Under Siege!’ — Nigerian Stars Deliver Jaw-Dropping Performances To Shock Foreign Leagues

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Nigerian footballers delivered standout performances for their respective clubs across Europe and beyond over the weekend, highlighted by stellar showings from Gift Orban and Ibrahim Olawoyin.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Gift Orban (Turkey): Continued his sensational scoring streak by netting a goal and providing an assist in Amedspor’s thrilling 3-2 victory over Besiktas. Following a hat-trick the previous week, Orban has now tallied seven goals and two assists in six league appearances, tying him with Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah as the Turkish Super Lig’s joint-top scorer.

    • Ibrahim Olawoyin (Turkey): Found the back of the net for Rizespor in a 2-2 away draw against Goztepe, marking his first goal of the season and his first since December 2025. The former Enugu Rangers midfielder has now accumulated 17 goals in over 100 appearances for the club since January 2023.

    • English Premier League: Calvin Bassey put in a strong shift for Fulham in their 1-1 draw against Manchester United, playing a pivotal role in the opening goal after forcing a save that Lisandro Martinez converted. Alex Iwobi also started and featured for 71 minutes, making his fifth Premier League appearance of the season.

    • South Africa: Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali secured his third clean sheet of the campaign, making one save to help Chippa United claim their first win of the season.

    • Spain & Scotland: Ademola Lookman came on as a 67th-minute substitute for Alex Baena as Atletico Madrid secured a 2-1 derby victory over Real Madrid. In Scotland, Emmanuel Fernandes played the full 90 minutes for Rangers, helping them secure a second consecutive victory over Celtic within a week to narrow the gap at the top to two points.

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‘America On Alert!’ — Vice President Shettima Storms New York For Crucial World Leaders Summit

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Nigerian Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has arrived in New York, United States, to lead the nation’s delegation at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on behalf of President Bola Tinubu. According to a statement issued on Monday by his spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima emphasized that Nigeria’s engagements will champion multilateralism, national interest, and President Tinubu’s persistent push for global institutional reforms to mirror modern economic and demographic realities.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Shettima highlighted that Nigeria will advocate for a fairer, more representative global system that grants developing nations a stronger voice and equal opportunities. Upon touching down, the Vice President was received by a high-powered delegation including Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Minister of Solid Mineral Development Chief Dele Alake, and other dignitaries. He traveled alongside Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Minister of State for Budget and Economic Planning Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, and other senior officials.

During the summit, VP Shettima is scheduled to deliver Nigeria’s national statement during the General Debate, addressing key international challenges such as peace, security, and economic growth. He will also participate in high-level meetings and bilateral talks with world leaders and international organizations to advance African representation, international financial reforms, climate finance, and sustainable development.

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