By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The family of former Minister of Power and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has confirmed the abduction of his younger sister, Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, alongside her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, describing the incident as distressing while urging calm and restraint as security agencies intensify rescue efforts. The family, through its media aide, Comrade Femi Awogboro, disclosed on Wednesday, 3 June, 2026 that the incident occurred at about 7:30 a.m. in Ibadan, Oyo State, when Mrs. John-Paul was reportedly attacked by armed gunmen while driving the…
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By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Gunmen have abducted Olaide John-Paul, younger sister of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, alongside her 12-year-old twin sons in Ibadan, Oyo State, prompting a swift security response. The incident occurred on Wednesday, 3 June, 2026 at about 7:30am while the 43-year-old was on her way to drop the children at school, according to a statement by Adelabu’s media aide, Femi Awogboro. Awogboro said the victims identified as Peter and Paul were taken by armed men during the attack. “The abductors also forcefully took away her 12-year-old twin sons who were with her at the time…
President Bola Ahmed has sent a congratulatory message to Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, on his election as Chairman of the United Nations General Assembly Fifth Committee on Budget and Administration. President Tinubu noted that the election of Senator Ibrahim is noteworthy at a particularly critical moment for the United Nations, as the world body navigates significant financial realignment while advancing critical institutional reforms to strengthen its effectiveness, accountability, and long-term sustainability. President Tinubu’s words: “Your election to chair this important committee within weeks of official resumption at the UN validates your wealth of experience…
A former Minister of Petroleum Resources and Foreign Affairs, Mr Henry Odein Ajumogobia, has advocated for the strengthening of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, as the arrowhead of development agencies in the Niger Delta region. Ajumogobia, who made the call as the keynote speaker at the NDDC Law and Development Summit in Port Harcourt, stressed the need to support the NDDC in its role as the central coordinating body among development partners in Nigeria’s oil-rich region. He lamented: “Rather than functioning as the central coordinating body, the NDDC has become one layer in a crowded ecosystem where responsibilities are…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola International Division 2 (America and South America Division) of Gospel Pillars Ministry has honoured Prophet Isaiah Macwealth on his 45th birthday, recognising his impact as a global spiritual leader, mentor and apostolic visionary. The commendation was conveyed in a message issued by the division on behalf of its leadership, partners and members across America, South America and other regions, marking the milestone and acknowledging his contributions to ministry and global outreach. The group noted that Prophet Macwealth’s ministry has been defined by sustained commitment to advancing the Christian faith, adding that his life reflects dedication to…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Iyiola Omisore, and several party loyalists in Osun State have reportedly resigned from the APC and aligned with the political camp of Governor Ademola Adeleke, reports thegazellenews.com Thegazellenews.com reports further that the defections reportedly followed a series of meetings held at the Adeleke family residence in Ede before the move was formalised. Sources within the party told thegazellenews.com said the development had been anticipated in some quarters and therefore did not come as a surprise. “Their resignation from the APC should not come as a surprise.…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Veteran Nollywood actor and comedian, Adeshina Okiki Oshin, popularly known as Janmole, has died following a road accident. The incident, which reportedly occurred recently, brought an abrupt end to his decades-long career in the Yoruba film industry. The President of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria, Bolaji Amusan, confirmed his death on Tuesday, 2 June, 2026 via a post shared on Instagram. Announcing the development, Amusan expressed grief over the loss, describing it as a painful blow to the industry. “May the soul of our departed colleague, Adesina Okiki Janmole, who tragically…
A House of Representatives aspirant for Ughelli/Udu Federal Constituency of Delta state, Julius Efeni Akpovoka, on Tuesday raised the alarm over alleged plots to manipulate results of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) primaries in the constituency, which, he claimed, he won. He said he had already tabled the case with the ADC Secretariat and other stakeholders, including the national leader of the party and a former Governor of Bayelsa State, Henry Seriake Dickson, who assured that he would get justice if there are incontrovertible evidence that he won. According to him, he emerged winner of the NDC primary election for…
The Chairman of Alimosho Local Government, Hon. Akinpelu Ibrahim Johnson, has expressed gratitude to God, security agencies, and other security stakeholders for ensuring a peaceful and hitch-free Eid-ul-Kabir celebration across the council area. Speaking during the monthly Peace and Security Meeting, the Chairman also raised concerns over the increasing spread of fake news and false security alarms, describing the trend as a serious threat to public safety and social harmony. According to Hon. Johnson, some individuals have developed the habit of circulating misleading information and old videos of violent incidents from other countries or previous years, falsely portraying them as…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, has been elected Chairman of the Budget and General Administration of the United Nations, Fifth Committee, the body responsible for administration, budgets and human resources across the global institution. His emergence was confirmed on Tuesday, 2 June, 2026, following his election by member states of the General Assembly, placing him at the helm of one of the UN’s most critical committees, which oversees financial and administrative operations involving all 193 member states. The development comes at a time of growing financial pressures and institutional reforms within…