Palace Pulse

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested Sheikh Daood Imran Molaasan, a prominent Islamic cleric and leader of the Osun-based Ta’awunu Muslimeen group, following a pro-Palestinian protest held recently in Iwo, Osun State. According to anonymous report, the cleric was picked up after a viral video surfaced online showing him leading a rally where […]

President Bola Tinubu has held a meeting with the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) in an effort to avert a planned protest over the challenges of insecurity confronting the nation. The meeting called on Tuesday night ahead of Wednesday’s planned protest by the Organised Labour had labour

President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a Proclamation further restricting entry to the United States for nationals from countries deemed high-risk due to “demonstrated, persistent, and severe deficiencies in screening, vetting, and information-sharing” that threaten U.S. national security and public safety. Among the 15 additional countries newly subject to partial restrictions is Nigeria. The announcement

Egypt earned a confidence-boosting win over Africa Cup of Nations rival Nigeria just days before the tournament begins. In a lively warm-up friendly in Cairo on Tuesday night, Egypt took a deserved lead through Mahmoud Saber just before the half-hour mark. The ZED striker was set up by the impressive Zizo, who was a constant

Business mogul and Chairman of Dangote Group, Dr. Aliko Dangote, on Tuesday, approached the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, seeking the probe of the Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, Farouk Ahmed. In the petition he submitted through his team of lawyers led by Dr.

Ondo State Governor, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has pledged the swift completion of all ongoing road projects across the state, assuring residents that no project would be left unfinished under his administration. The Governor made the assurance on Tuesday during a tour of Ifedore and Idanre Local Government Areas, where elated residents and members of

A fresh wave of controversy has hit the Ondo State Governor’s Office following a power tussle between two political appointees over control of an official office space, raising concerns about internal discipline and unity within the administration of Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa. On February 24, 2025, the Governor appointed Comrade Surveyor Bola Taiwo as the

The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed that it has initiated a probe into DR Congo’s use of ineligible players during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, a development that could reopen Nigeria’s path to the tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. DR Congo eliminated Nigeria from the African play-offs in November after a

Etim Esin was once the brightest spark in Nigerian football. Nicknamed the “African Maradona,” his flair, skill, and confidence on the ball made stadiums erupt in awe. Fans would fill arenas just to watch him weave magic on the pitch, long before the days of social media or global exposure. A product of Calabar Rovers,

The Inspector-General of Police has approved the appointment of DSP Jimoh Abayomi Kazeem as the PPRO Ondo State Command. He is to takeover from the outgoing PPRO DSP Ayanlade Olushola. The new PPRO is a member of Regular course 2 set 2019 and a graduate of Computer Science from the prestigious Nigeria Police Academy, Kano.