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In a celebration of a fulfilled life, the Amokeodo family from Ilesa, Osun State, on Wednesday, buried one of their illustrious sons , the late Joseph Olusanu Amokeodo. A community leader and successful businessman, the late Joseph Amokeodo, fondly called ‘Brother Joe’, died in Lagos on June 14, 2026 at the age of 80 years. The funeral rites commenced on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 with a Christian Wake at 40, Alhaja Eleshin Street, Ogudu, Lagos while the event was attended by family members, relatives, associates and friends. This was followed by the funeral mass at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church,…

By Peter Omopo Actor Joseph Momodu has officially enlisted in the United States Army after successfully completing 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training at Fort Leonard Wood. Momodu announced the milestone in a post shared on his Instagram page on Friday, revealing that his prolonged absence from social media was due to the intensive military training programme. According to the actor, the training was physically and mentally demanding, testing his endurance, discipline and resilience throughout the 10-week period. “From inception, I have always believed in achievements earned through merit, which is why I constantly push myself beyond limits,” he wrote.…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo “Ìyán ogún ọdún a máa jó ní lọwọ́ felifeli….“A twenty-year-old pounded yam can still burn one’s hands.” This reminds us that the choices we make today can shape our tomorrow because the consequences of our actions may return even after many years. Let every step you take be guided by wisdom, integrity, and kindness, for what you plant today is what your future will harvest. Live intentionally, forgive quickly, learn from your mistakes, and build a legacy that will bring peace (not regret) when the future comes. ADT Cares

By Ugoji Maximillan For decades, politicians argued that Nigeria needed another national conference before major restructuring could happen. The Tinubu administration has instead pursued restructuring through constitutional amendments, fiscal reforms, energy reforms, and institutional changes. 1. State Police: The Biggest Devolution of Power Since 1999 For over 25 years, many governors, security experts, and constitutional lawyers called for state police. Previous administrations discussed it but never pushed it this far because of fears that governors could abuse state-controlled police. On June 24, 2026, the Senate passed the constitutional amendment bill establishing state police, with safeguards against political abuse. The bill…

By Peter Omopo The Dangote Refinery has reduced its gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, by N50 per litre, bringing the price down from N1,175 to N1,125 per litre nationwide. The latest adjustment was confirmed on Thursday by the spokesperson of the Dangote Group, Anthony Chiejina, who stated that the refinery had implemented the reduction as part of ongoing price reviews in response to market developments. According to him, the refinery’s petrol gantry price has now been lowered by N50 per litre, further easing wholesale fuel costs across the country. In addition to the reduction…

By Peter Omopo LAGOS — Tributes have continued to pour in for Babajide Sanwo-Olu as he marks his 61st birthday, with political leaders, public servants, community stakeholders, and residents celebrating his contributions to the growth and development of Lagos State. The birthday anniversary has provided an opportunity for many to reflect on the governor’s years of public service, his commitment to governance, and his role in advancing the socio-economic transformation of Nigeria’s commercial capital. Since assuming office as Governor of Lagos State in 2019, Sanwo-Olu has overseen a number of initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure, transportation, healthcare, education, housing, and…

By Hammajoda Salihijo The internal crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Gombe State has taken a dramatic turn, as the party’s Social Media Chairman, Abubakar Muhammad Dalibi, publicly congratulated Hon. Ahmed Yayari on his receipt of a certificate of return while launching a scathing attack on the legitimacy of a rival recognition associated with Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami. Dalibi, a vocal figure within the faction loyal to the Turaki-led leadership of the PDP in the state, described Yayari’s emergence as a victory for “authentic party structure, due process, and the will of genuine stakeholders.” According to him,…

By Peter Omopo SEOUL, June 24, 2026 – Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation today announced the establishment of a new cybersecurity working group within the Korea-U.S.-Japan Trilateral Executive Dialogue (TED), strengthening private sector-led collaboration against escalating cyber threats. Hyundai Motor and Kia led the creation of the cybersecurity working group—TED’s first topic-specific subgroup. They marked the launch by hosting the working group’s inaugural seminar at their headquarters in Seoul, uniting members against escalating digital threats. The TED is a policy seminar that brings together key government and business leaders from Korea, the U.S. and Japan. Its mission is to…

By Peter Omopo The Nigerian Senate has passed a constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police, marking a major step toward restructuring the country’s security framework and addressing persistent security challenges nationwide. The proposed legislation, which scaled third reading during plenary on Wednesday, seeks to empower individual states to establish and manage their own police forces alongside the Nigeria Police Force. Lawmakers backing the bill said the move is aimed at strengthening security responses to growing threats such as banditry, kidnapping, insurgency, and communal conflicts across various parts of the country. Supporters of the proposal argued that decentralised policing…

By Peter Omopo The Federal High Court in Kaduna has adjourned ruling on the bail applications filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, and his co-defendant, Jimi Lawal, to July 1, 2026. The ruling was deferred following proceedings on Wednesday in a corruption case instituted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission. El-Rufai appeared before two separate courts in Kaduna over allegations bordering on abuse of office, financial misconduct, and money laundering. At the Federal High Court, the former governor, Lawal, and several companies were arraigned on an amended 11-count charge filed by the ICPC. The…