Author: Tunde Akingbondere

The Oyo Assembly has on Tuesday given in to the mounting pressure coming from all quarters by abiding by the existing rotational Chairmanship clause of the Council of Obas and Chiefs in the State. The development was a follow-up to the passage of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs (Further Amendments) Bill, 2025 following its third reading and review by the Committee on Local Government, Chieftaincy Matters, and State Honours. Prior to the passage, the House Committee on Local Government, Chieftaincy Matters and State Honours through its Vice Chairman, Hon. Bamidele Adeola presented the report to the House.…

A video making the rounds on the social media has revealed how the bereaved father of the WAEC Candidate whose death had triggered so much emotions since it happened early today drove with reckless abandon, all in a bid to escape after using a one-way. Using a one-way is deemed a violation of the traffic rules in Nigeria. In order to escape the punishment that comes with breaking traffic rules, the unknown father of the deceased desperately attempted to escape by roughly maneuvering his way amidst the different security agencies who already cornered him and requested him to stop. You…

The High Court of Justice based in Ikeja, Lagos State, has slammed controversial Social media influencer, Martins Vincent Otse (VeryDarkMan) with N200,000 fine over counsel’s frivolous preliminary objections to the further hearing of the civil case instituted by the Falanas at the court. Mr Femi Falana SAN and his son, Folarin Falana (Falz) earlier instituted different cases at the Lagos High Court of Justice, seeking redress over what they considered acts of defamation by Mr. Martins Vincent Otse whose controversial video linked the duo to the social media sensation and crossdresser, Bobrisky as well as his corrupt deals to pervert…

Fresh details have emerged on the circumstances leading to the murder of a Secondary School student in Gbagi, Egbeda Local Government Area of Ibadan, Oyo State, by a Trigger-happy Policeman. The emerging details further clarified that the shoot out leading to the death of the victim happened at the Aba Ode Area of Alakia, Gbagi, in the Egbeda Local Government Area of the State. The father of the murdered student reportedly broke traffic rules by attempting to ply a one-way. He was trying to escape arrest when his vehicle was shot at by an angry operative of the Nigeria Police…

A clip making the rounds on the social media has revealed how the dead, pale body of an innocent and yet to be identified WAEC student was hit with a stray bullet shot by a Police while trying to chase a vehicle in Ibadan.  Information available online further clarified that the policeman while trying to shoot at a vehicle they were chasing along Gbagi Market road in Ibadan hits the innocent student with a stray bullet. The bullet reportedly hits the boy inside his father’s car, thereby leading to his immediate transfer to the welfare Hospital where he was later…

A youth group, Ondo State Youth Network (OSYN), has called on Governor Lucky Ayedatiwa to at first conclude the abandoned Ijoka/Akure road before jumping to Akure/Idanre Road dualisation. The group, according to a statement signed by Oluwafemi Oluwatobi David, its Akure South Local Government Coordinator, was of the opinion that the inhabitants of Idanre and Akure are also beneficiaries of the Ijoka road which is sliding into an impassable road in the light of the heavy downpour of rain in the area. The statement titled, “A Humble Appeal to Governor Aiyedatiwa: Ijoka Road Should Not Be Forgotten, reads: “The Ondo…

Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has in a shocking declaration turned down the invitation by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The northern political heavyweight, Kwankwaso, hinged his decision to not join the president in the ruling party despite his many flattering overtures to him on principle, patriotism and his love for Nigerians as well as his disdain for the harsh economic realities in the country. The press statement directly signed by him, reads: “Fellow Nigerians, I come before you today to address certain political developments that have stirred national attention, particularly regarding my interactions with President…

The Lagos State Government has sealed off DONALD Restaurant, owned by popular nightlife entrepreneur, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, for allegations of environmental laws violation.  The restaurant, sitting in the Lekki area of Lagos, was shut down after two of its staff were caught dumping refuse by the roadside. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Muyiwa Gbadegesin, disclosed this on his X handle. He revealed that the Chairman of the Lekki Estate Residents Association (LERA) had alerted LAWMA in the early hours of Saturday, May 18, 2025, about illegal dumping of…

It was indeed moment of acute embarrassment at the Vatican City over the weekend for former Nigerian presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, after he was unceremoniously barred from gaining entrance into the VVIP section of the papal inauguration ceremony. The reason for this high profile embarrassment was hinged on his inability to present the required invitation pass. A video making the rounds on social media spotlights how the former Anambra governor was seen being held down by Vatican security officials as he attempted to access a restricted area at the grand event. One of the officers could be heard politely…

In a strongly-worded letter, lawyer Tope Temokun Esq. has called on the Ondo State government, through the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Kayode Ajulo SAN, to intervene in the alleged detention of three anti-Okitipupa Oil Palm Company PLC (OOPL) activists. The activists—Bose Loyinmi-Ogunlowo, Rachael Akinirun, and Orimisan Adelokiki—were reportedly arrested for protesting against what they claim is an illegitimate corporate encroachment on the Ikale people’s ancestral land. Temokun’s letter, titled “On the Ikale 3: A Release That Justice Demands,” criticizes the state government for allegedly enabling OOPL to use public institutions to suppress dissent and target the activists. The letter…