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The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has resigned from office at the request of President Bola Tinubu, sources within the Presidency have confirmed. A source who spoke with Premium Times disclosed that Egbetokun was asked to step down during a meeting with the President at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday. He is to be replaced by Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu. Although no official announcement had been made as of the time of filing this report, sources at the Presidency and the Force Headquarters said preparations were underway for a formal handover ceremony. An official announcement is expected later on Tuesday. Calls to the presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, and the Force Public Relations Officer, Ben Hundeyin, were unsuccessful at the time of this report. Egbetokun was appointed as the 22nd Inspector-General of Police by President Tinubu on June 19, 2023, and his appointment was confirmed by the Nigeria Police Council on October 31, 20...

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko, Ibadan   The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Oyo State has donated bags of rice to some orphanages and homes for physically challenged students in Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the  chairman and secretary of the association, Dr Elisha Ogundiya and Very Rev. Tope Owolabi, among other executive members visited some Homes and schools for the physically challenged to distribute the bags of rice. Among the homes visited are: Oluyole Cheshire Home, Bam Dell Disabilities and Orphanage Home, Omoyemi Special Basic School, Fahpac Shelter and Adamasingba Sports Centre for the Physically Challenged. Ogundiya said that the gesture was to lend a helping hand, considering the economic situation in the country. According to him, the initiative is to make the orphans and physically challenged know that they are part of the society and loved by the association. “As part of the agenda of CAN in Oyo State, we also visited five locations in Ogbom...

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ondo State chapter, has set up planning and organising committee to organise a landmark event to celebrate distinguished sports personalities who have brought glory to the state over its 50 years of existence.   The initiative, described as a tribute to excellence, resilience and dedication, will be organised in collaboration with various sporting associations and federations within and outside the state. The event is designed to honour past heroes, recognise present achievers and inspire the next generation of athletes.  To ensure a seamless planning process, a five-member committee has been constituted to work on available list and those that would be added in days to come of heroes and heroins that had represented the state and Nigeria at large.  The committee will be chaired by the former chairman of the association, Mr Akintunde Akinsemola, who is a respected sports encyclopedia and administrator whose wealth of experience is expec...

The Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has announced the appointment of Dr. Sunday Saanu as its new Director of Public Relations . The appointment was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday in Oye-Ekiti by the institution’s Registrar, Mufutau Ibrahim.  According to the statement, Dr. Saanu will serve as the Director of Communication and Corporate Affairs of the university.  He is described as a seasoned communication expert and accomplished journalist with extensive experience spanning both public and private tertiary institutions. Dr. Saanu previously served as Media Assistant to four Vice Chancellors at the University of Ibadan, where he garnered significant experience in university administration and media relations. He later moved to Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, where he further distinguished himself as an established writer known for his compelling prose style. The university noted that Dr. Saanu is widely respected for his resilience, resourcefulness, and strong work eth...

The Ondo State Public Complaints, Financial Crimes and Anti-Corruption Commission (OSPFACC) has interrogated two lecturers of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic (RUGIPO), Owo, over allegations bordering on examination result manipulation and administrative misconduct within the institution. The lecturers invited for questioning are Mr. Oluwasegun Olowoyo of the Department of Languages, who teaches Communication-in-English, and a former Head of Department, Mr. Segun Aminu. The commission’s intervention followed a petition dated January 29, 2026, submitted through the Office of the Ondo State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice. The petition alleged academic fraud, administrative malpractice, and the suppression of whistleblowers, implicating certain staff members and elements within the institution’s management. According to the petition, Mr. Olowoyo allegedly awarded a grade in GNS 202 (Communication in English) to a student identified as Fademiluyi, who reportedly did not sit for the ex...

The Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC) has closely monitored recent developments concerning Eba Island, particularly following reports of oil discovery and the ensuing territorial claims. After a careful review of historical records, traditional authority structures, and long-standing administrative practices, the Commission affirms unequivocally that Eba Island forms part of Atijere Kingdom, Mahin Ward 4, in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State.  The island has been continuously inhabited by the Ilaje people and administered under the recognised traditional institutions of the Amapetu of Mahinland and the Molokun of Atijere, within the constitutional framework of Ondo State. Reinforcing this position, OSOPADEC Chairman, Prince Olabiyi Olaleye Poroye, recently reiterated that Eba Island remains an integral part of Ondo State, notwithstanding ongoing boundary discussions with Ogun State.  The Chairman emphasised that the island lies firmly wit...

By Eleniola Bamidele, Ekiti  The Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Department of Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) on Saturday produced a remarkable performance to defeat their counterparts from Afe Babalola University (ABUAD) 4–1 in an exciting football encounter. The highly entertaining match, held at the ABUAD Sports Complex in Ado-Ekiti, saw the FUOYE MLS team dominate proceedings from start to finish, showcasing tactical discipline and attacking prowess. Right from the sound of the opening whistle, FUOYE asserted their authority, controlling possession and pressing aggressively. Their determination and coordinated play resulted in several clear-cut chances, keeping their opponents under sustained pressure. The breakthrough came in the first half as FUOYE capitalized on their early dominance to open the scoring. The goal set the pace for what would become a commanding and confident display throughout the game. Although the ABUAD MLS side managed to score a late goal, it only serv...