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FRYO Clinches PDP Osun Governorship Ticket, Defeats Gov Adeleke with 919–38 Votes
Adebayo Olugbenga Adedamola, popularly known as FRYO, has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the Osun 2026 Governorship Election, defeating incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke in a decisive primary.
Osun Gov. Adeleke resigns from PDP amid deepening leadership crisis
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing the party’s prolonged and unresolved leadership crisis.
Northern Governors, Traditional Rulers reaffirm support for State Police, push Mining Restrictions
Northern political and traditional leaders on Monday reiterated strong support for the swift establishment of state police, declaring that decentralising Nigeria’s policing structure has become critical to addressing the region’s worsening insecurity.
Ajeromi-Ifelodun Chairman Warns Against Indiscriminate Refuse Dumping, Traffic Obstruction
The Executive Chairman of Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government, Hon. Olalekan Olu Akindipe, has issued a strong warning to traders and members of the Ojora Market Association over the persistent indiscriminate dumping of refuse along Boundary Road.
PSC Warns Nigerians Against Fake Police Recruitment Portals
The Police Service Commission has dismissed reports circulating across social media and unverified websites claiming that it has opened a portal for recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force.
Ikeja Council Chairman, Dauda Attends Commissioning of Upgraded Lagos Police Gender Unit
The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), on Monday attended the official commissioning and handover of the newly upgraded Lagos State Police Command Gender Unit in Ikeja.
Onigbongbo Council Chairman, Adebanjo Joins Lagos First Lady for Commissioning of Remodeled Gender-Based Violence & Family Support Centre
The Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, on Monday joined the First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs.) Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, at the commissioning of the newly remodeled Lagos State Police Gender-Based Violence and Family Support Centre in Ikeja.
Alleged Defamation: Court Grants FG’s Request To Shift Natasha’s Trial To February 23
Justice Chizoba Orji of the Federal Capital Territory High Court Maitama has granted the request by the Federal Government, to shift the hearing in the alleged criminal defamation case against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, filed by the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation, to February 23, 2026.
Nigeria’s Centralised Policing Model Can No Longer Meet Demands – Northern Leaders
Northern leaders, comprising the Northern Governors’ Forum and traditional rulers, have reaffirmed support for the swift implementation of state policing reform, describing it as a critical mechanism for tackling the security challenges bedevilling the country.
Insecurity: Northern Governors, Monarchs Meet In Kaduna
A meeting of the Northern Governors’ Forum and traditional rulers is being held in Kaduna State to deliberate on the worsening insecurity orchestrated by bandits and terrorists.