Arthur Iyamore

Gunmen in early hours of Saturday stormed a health facility in Oke Ijebu area of Akure, the Ondo State capital, abducting medical personnel on duty. Ayemafuge learnt that the incident occurred around 2:00 a.m at a health centre located opposite Mega School, Akure. According to impeccable sources, the gunmen reportedly arrived in a bus and forcefully gained entry into the facility. Eyewitness disclosed to our correspondent that the attackers overpowered the few people present at the facility before rounding up health workers who were on night duty and some patients. A patient at the centre who narrowly escaped, said that the gunmen operated freely without resistance. He said; "hey came in a bus and entered the hospital forcefully. Before anyone could react, they gathered all the staff on duty and marched them outside. They took about six of them away,” […]

There was a gas explosion in Edibe Edibe area of Calabar, Cross River State on Saturday last week resulting from a gas leakage from a gas plant in the area which has led to the death of some people while over 60 victims were seriously burnt. Ayemafuge learnt that when the incident occurred, attempts were made to rescue the victims involved, yet some died as a result of serious gas burn while others were rushed to the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital for survival. Our correspondent learnt that the Commissioner for Health in Cross River State, Dr. Henry Ayuk visited the hospital to see the extent of damage that has been done to the victims who were still receiving treatment at the time he got there. On getting there, Dr. Henry Ayuk expressed a great shock and concern and immediately […]

The All Progressives Congress (APC) United Kingdom Chapter has formally endorsed the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for a second term in office. Our correspondent reports from the UK that the endorsement was announced during a special dinner organised on 22/03/26 to round off the President’s state visit to the United Kingdom. Speaking at the event, Hon. Tunde Doherty, Chairman of the APC UK Chapter and Chairman of the APC Committee of Diaspora Chairmen (APC-CDC), led APC supporters and diaspora groups in expressing their strong support for the President’s continued leadership and the Renewed Hope agenda. The event attracted several prominent government officials, party leaders, and distinguished guests. Among those present were the First Lady of Kwara State, Her Excellency Ambassador Olufolake AbdulRazaq; the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo; and the Minister for Youth […]

Ondo state governor, His Exellency Prince Lucky Orimisan iyedatiwa, has reacted to a ruling of the Federal High Court in Akure restraining him from seeking another term in office, describing the decision as premature and a distraction from governance.The governor reacted to the judgement while speaking as a guest on Channels Television last night, 12/3/26.Aiyedatiwa said discussions about the 2028 off-cycle governorship election were unnecessary at this stage, noting that he had only recently secured a fresh mandate from the people of the state.“This is too early. Why don’t you wait till 2027 or when the off-cycle timetable will be out in early 2028? Maybe at that time, I might begin to think, wait a minute, do I have the right to contest or not? At that time, one can begin to seek interpretation of some of these clauses in […]

The House of Representatives on Thursday mandated its relevant committees to investigate the territorial status of Eba Island, a geographical area currently being contested by Ogun State and Ondo State. Ayemafuge understands that the resolution followed the adoption of a motion at plenary moved by the member representing Ijebu North, Ijebu East and Ogun waterside federal Constituency, Joseph Adegbesan.Presenting the motion, the lawmaker reminded the House that the National Boundary Commission is constitutionally empowered to define, adjust and maintain inter-state boundaries within the Federal Republic of Nigeria.Our correspondent at the state house Abuja reported that Hon. Adegbesan said, “The House is aware that Eba Island, the site of a recently approved oil well for commercial drilling, is geographically situated between the Oluwa River and the Alape River within the Ogun Waterside Local Government Area of Ogun State.“The House is also […]

The Police have arrested a suspected member of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), identified as Eniba, over alleged violent attack on some leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State during a stakeholders’ meeting in Akure.Those attacked by the suspected political thugs include a former State Chairman of APC, Engr. Ade Adetimehin, Otito Atikase, a commissioner of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and other leaders.Adetimehin was allegedly slapped, dragged on the floor, and humiliated in viral social media images.The political thugs also disrupted the stakeholders’ meeting, injuring several members and forcing party leaders to flee the scene. trending_flat News & Politics Police arrest NURTW member over attack on APC chieftains Arthur Iyamore March 8, 2026 trending_flat News & Politics Benjamin Hundeyin removed as police spokesperson Arthur Iyamore March 8, 2026 trending_flat Uncategorized Dr Olukayode […]

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has removed the Force Public Relations Officer(FPRO), ACP Benjamin Hundeyin.This is coming just six months after he assumed office.Ayemafuge gathered information that the approval for Hundeyin’s removal was granted on Thursday, March 5, 2026, by the new Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu.The circumstances surrounding the decision remain unclear. Our correspondent reports that the development comes amid ongoing restructuring within the police hierarchy following the emergence of new leadership at the Force Headquarters.A competent source confirmed the development to our correspondent, saying “The Force Public Relations has been removed this morning.”Disu was appointed last week as the 23rd IGP following the removal of Kayode Egbetokun, who had held the position since 2023.Egbetokun appointed Hundeyin as the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) in September 2025.Hundeyin, spokesperson for the Lagos police command, replaced Muyiwa Adejobi, who was redeployed […]

President Bola Tinubu has decorated Olatunji Disu with his new rank as Acting Inspector-General of Police. Ayemafuge found out that the ceremony was held at the State House, Abuja, on Wednesday at about 4.00pm in the President’s office.The event was attended by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila; the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume; and the immediate past IGP, Kayode Egbetokun. Our correspondent at the state house, Abuja was told that Disu’s appointment came 48 days before his scheduled retirement on April 13, 2026, when he would attain the mandatory retirement age of 60.However, under the amended Police Act, which provides a four-year tenure for Inspectors-General of Police irrespective of age, he may remain in office until 2030. While pinning the new insignia on his uniform, the […]

Dapo Abiodun's 2027 Senate ambition may hit the brick as Civil Society sues INEC, SSS, APC over Dapo Abiodun’s fake academic records, lying under oathA civil society group has approached the Lagos Division of the Federal High Court, seeking a restraining order barring INEC, the State Security Service, and the ruling All Progressives Congress from fielding the incumbent Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun for any elective office over his questionable academic records, if they were real at all.Human Global Resource Initiative is praying the court to place an embargo on Mr Abiodun’s future nomination and candidacy for any position until he declares and clarifies alleged discrepancies in his credentials from elementary school up to the nation’s mandatory National Youth Service Corps.Also joined as defendants in the suit are the African Democratic Congress (ADC), PDP, Labour Party, and Coalition of United […]