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Popular Nigerian musician, David Adeleke, better known as Davido, has issued a public statement retracting his earlier criticism of the Osun State Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Abba, amidst the ongoing local government crisis in the state. Davido had previously accused the police chief of failing to uphold the rule of law following a series of violent clashes sparked by attempts of sacked local government chairmen, elected under the All Progressives Congress (APC), to reclaim their positions. The violence had left many injured and several people dead, leading to public outcry. In a post shared on his X (formerly Twitter) handle,…

Daud Olatunji The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate deployment of additional tactical squads to Osun State to restore security and bring order to the region following a violent crisis over local government administration. The unrest, which erupted on Monday, resulted in the tragic deaths of at least eight people, including a reinstated local government chairman. The violence has also led to the destruction of properties and disrupted peace across the state. In a statement released by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police condemned the violence in the strongest terms and vowed…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced the seizure of large quantities of counterfeit pharmaceutical products in Idumota, Lagos. In a statement shared via its X account on Monday, NAFDAC revealed that the confiscated goods include falsified Cocodamol and GSK Ampiclox, which were part of a significant haul linked to the ongoing crackdown on the illegal drug trade in the region. The agency further disclosed that additional items found during the raid included Benxhexol-5 tablets, which were packaged in cellophane sachets and potentially intended for further processing into counterfeit finished products. These items were…

Members of the Association of Resident Doctors at University College Hospital in Ibadan have embarked on an indefinite strike, an official said on Monday. The association’s General Secretary, Dr Uthman Adedeji, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Ibadan, Oyo State capital that the strike was due to a power outage in some of the hospital’s residential areas. NAN recalls that the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, reconnected UCH on Wednesday, after more than 100 days of power outage. The association had earlier issued a communique that members would embark on an indefinite strike if electricity was not restored no later…

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has directed all its zonal, territorial, and operational offices to remain on high alert following a spate of fatal stampedes during palliative distribution events across the country. This announcement came in the wake of tragic incidents in Ibadan, Oyo State; Okija, Anambra State; and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, where stampedes claimed multiple lives and left many injured within a span of four days. In a statement issued on Saturday, NEMA’s Director-General, Zubaida Umar, expressed deep concern over the recurring loss of lives during acts of charity. She lamented the poor planning and inadequate…

The Makun Central Mosque, located in Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State, celebrated its 30th anniversary on Saturday with a series of events that underscored its contributions to the Islamic community and its enduring legacy. The grand celebration, held at the Ansar-Deen Primary School playground in Makun, featured the launch of a book titled Islam in Makun Sagamu, the unveiling of a community pharmacy, and the conferment of Islamic titles on notable individuals who have made significant contributions to the mosque’s growth and development. The event drew prominent figures, including the Chief Imam of Makun Kingdom, Dr. Tajudeen Kolawole…

The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) on Saturday auctioned approximately 20,000 liters of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, at ₦630 per liter in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The auction, which took place at Afoo Filling Station in the Masfala area, involved petrol intercepted from smugglers. According to the National Coordinator of Operation Whirlwind, Comptroller Hussein Ejibunu, the tanker containing the petrol was seized alongside 30 kegs, each with a capacity of 25 liters, during an attempted smuggling operation. Comptroller Ejibunu disclosed that the total duty-paid value of the confiscated 30,750 liters was estimated at ₦42.75 million. He…

Meet Korede Elijah Adewunmi, OAU’s Best Graduating Student in Philosophy, Class of 2023, at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State with  an exceptional CGPA of 4.94. In this interview with KOREDE BADMUS, he delves into his academic journey, challenges, and aspirations. Can we meet you? I’m Korede Elijah Adewunmi, a 2023 graduate of Philosophy from Obafemi Awolowo University, where I emerged as the Best Graduating Student with a CGPA of 4.94. My passion lies in philosophical inquiries, particularly in ethics—bioethics, environmental ethics, the ethics of emerging science and technology, and the philosophy of mind. I am drawn to how philosophical…

Global human rights organization, Amnesty International, has condemned the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, holding it responsible for the death of 65 Nigerians in stampedes triggered by the distribution of free rice. The deaths occurred in separate incidents in Ibadan, Abuja, and Okija within a single week, exposing the depth of hunger and poverty ravaging the nation. In a statement issued on Saturday, Amnesty International attributed the tragic loss of lives to the widespread hunger, high unemployment, and plummeting living standards under Tinubu’s government. The group urged the administration to urgently address the worsening socio-economic conditions that have left…

Dangote Refinery has partnered with MRS Oil and Gas to sell petrol at N935 per litre at retail outlets nationwide. This reduction follows a decrease in the ex-depot price from N970 to N899.50 per litre. Dangote Refinery’s spokesman, Anthony Echiejina, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday. The company said the new pricing, which had already been implemented in Lagos, would be rolled out nationwide starting Monday. It stated that the move followed an earlier reduction on November 24, when the off-depot petrol price decreased from N990 to N970 per litre. Aliko Dangote, president of Dangote Industries Ltd., commended President…