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    A former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai (retd.), has cautioned that the recent altercation between the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, and a Nigerian Navy officer in Abuja poses “a clear and present danger to national security” and requires immediate corrective action. In a statement on his verified Facebook page on Tuesday, Buratai said the minister’s actions during the incident “go beyond mere misconduct” and “undermine the authority of the Commander-in-Chief as well as the integrity of the Armed Forces.” Buratai criticised the minister’s tone and public rebuke of a uniformed officer, describing it as “a reckless act that strikes at the heart of Nigeria’s command and control structure.” He said, “A minister’s verbal assault on a military officer in uniform is a profound act of indiscipline that attacks the very foundation of our national security. This is not political theatre, it is a reckless endangerment of national order.” Buratai added, “Wike...

  Osun state Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has described the Imole War Against Drug Abuse (IWADA) as a mission to Secure the future of youths and students in the state. He further reaffirmed his commitment to fighting drug abuse in the state, promising to expand the IWADA campaign to every corner of the state. The Governor made this known while receiving the Imole War Against Drug Abuse (IWADA) team, led by Commissioner for Federal Affairs, Hon. Adenike Adeleke, at his office in Abere, Osun State.  While speaking, Governor Adeleke described the initiative as more than a program, emphasizing that it is a mission to save the lives of young people from the dangers of drug abuse.  "This project is close to my heart. I see it not just as a programme but as a mission to secure the future of our youths and students. Drug abuse is a threat to that future. It destroys health, families and dreams", he noted He, continued by commending the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency N...

The Osun State House of Assembly is set to receive Governor Ademola Adeleke for the formal presentation of the 2026 draft budget on Wednesday. The development was announced during the House plenary session on Tuesday, following the reading of an official communication from the Governor to the Assembly. The letter, read by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun, notified members of Governor Adeleke’s readiness to present the government’s financial proposals for the 2026 fiscal year. It stated in part: "I am pleased to inform Mr. Speaker and the distinguished members of the Osun State House of Assembly of my intention to lay the 2026 Draft Estimates of the State before the House on Wednesday, 12th November, 2025, having concluded its preparation and approved by the State Executive Council. This is to conform with the extant rules and regulations which stipulate that such Draft Estimates should be presented to the House for approval before the end of the year preceding the commenceme...

The Osun State Government has dismissed as false and misleading a claim by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that Governor Ademola Adeleke has received and mismanaged N1 trillion in state allocations since 2022. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Spokesperson to the Governor, Olawale Rasheed , described the APC’s allegation as “a devilish fabrication and mischievous propaganda” aimed at discrediting the administration’s achievements. Rasheed said the state government has not received anything close to N1 trillion in allocation and accused the opposition of "running out of ideas" following its declining popularity in the state. He outlined Governor Adeleke’s achievements in critical sectors including health, infrastructure, education, cooperative empowerment, agriculture, and pension management, stressing that state funds have been judiciously utilized to meet the needs of citizens. "Only an anti-people party will claim not to see the 322 kilometers of roads, 20...

The Federal Government says diplomatic engagements are underway to ease recent tensions between Nigeria and the United States over security and human rights concerns. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this during an interview on The World With Yalda Hakim on Sky News, aired Monday night. Idris confirmed that official communication lines between Abuja and Washington have been reopened, expressing optimism that ongoing dialogue is helping to clarify miscon ceptions surrounding Nigeria’s security challenges. “Channels of communication have been opened, I can confirm that; we are talking to them, and I think they are understanding the situation better. We believe that most of the information is a result of a lack of proper understanding of the diversity and complexity of the problem we have at hand,” he said. The Minister also alleged a coordinated misinformation campaign against Nigeria by a proscribed separatist group operating through lobbyi...

No fewer than three passengers have escaped death in an accident occurred on Gbongan-Ibadan highway. This is as the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Osun Sector Command, confirmed this in a statement issued by the Sector Commander, Mr Leye Adegboyega on Monday Adegboye said that a Toyota Corolla with number plate KRD 885JQ lost control due to speeding, with three passengers involved, adding that the accident happened at Salam-Salam area at about 4:06p.m, before the command’s rescue team arrived at the scene. “Three persons were involved in the accident but no one lost their lives and were rescued safely. “The only person that severely injured was taken to Adeoye Medical Centre in Gbongan and effort is on to tow the accident vehicle to the command. “We advise motorists to drive with care and avoid excessive driving that could lead to loss of lives and property,” he said.

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has explained why the United States is unlikely to impose sanctions on Nigeria despite recent threats by US President Donald Trump following Christian genocide in Nigeria claim. Speaking on Prime Time, a programme aired on Arise Television and monitored by TRIBUNE ONLINE on Monday, Bwala said that any sanctions would end up hurting ordinary Nigerians rather than government officials. His remarks followed Trump’s statement that he had directed the US Department of Defense to prepare for possible military action in Nigeria if the government “continues to allow the killing of Christians.” Trump had earlier designated Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) in response to allegations of widespread persecution and genocide against Christians. Reacting to the development, Bwala maintained that the US would be cautious about imposing sanctions, as such measures often impact the general pop...