Arthur Iyamore

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 […]

All Progressives Congress(APC) Ward Congress in Idanre Local Government Area on Wednesday erupted in a bloody clash as supporters of two prominent APC chieftains engaged in a battle of supremacy.Election in most of the wards in the local government was characterised by violence and shooting by suspected political thugs. It was gathered that the crisis started when the two political leaders insisted in electing their loyalists to gain control of wards executives. trending_flat News & Politics Scores are injured as APC ward congress turns bloody in Ondo trending_flat News & Politics The Ondo State Police Command confirmed the murder of Oba Kehinde Falodun trending_flat News & Politics Tension in Ondo Community as Reported Clash Erupts in Atijere.. Ayemafuge learnt that weapons were freely used by party supporters leaving many with injuries while some of the victims sustained life-threatening wounds.Speaking on […]

The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a traditional ruler, Oba Kehinde Falodun, the Alagamo of Agamo, in Akure North Local Government Area of the State by suspected gunmen. The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh made the disclosure in a statement on Thursday in Akure. Jimoh said that the incident occurred on Wednesday evening when armed men invaded the monarch’s palace, forcibly took him from his compound and subsequently fled the scene. Gun men kill monarch in Ondo The statement read: “The Ondo state Police command wishes to inform the general public of a tragic incident that occurred on 18th February, 2026, at about 7:10 p.m., involving the killing of Oba Kehinde Jacob Faledon, the traditional ruler of Ahungha Village, Agamo Area. “Information received at the Division at about 7:50 p.m. from a community leader, High Chief […]

Tension in Ondo Community as Reported Clash Erupts in Atijere, Leaders Call for Calm and Urgent Security Intervention Tension has reportedly gripped Atijere community in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State following an alleged clash involving groups identified as Ijebus and Ilajes, sparking fears of a wider crisis in the coastal settlement.According to local sources, the disturbance began hours earlier when armed men allegedly entered parts of Atijere, with residents reporting sporadic gunshots that caused panic across the community. Youths in the area were said to have resisted the incursion using sticks and stones, while many families fled to safer locations.Unconfirmed reports suggest that the dispute may be linked to territorial claims extending toward the Aaromi seaside, with some alleging that neighbouring Ogun State is asserting claims over the Atijere axis. Authorities, however, have yet to issue an official […]