The Ekiti State House of Assembly has passed a bill seeking to amend the 1999 Constitution to provide for the establishment of State Police Services across Nigeria.

The bill, known as the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, scaled its second and third readings during plenary, with all 21 lawmakers present supporting its passage on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

Following the passage, the Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adeoye Aribasoye, directed the Clerk of the House to transmit the bill to the National Assembly alongside the observations made by the Ekiti legislature.

Aribasoye said the establishment of State Police had remained a major subject of national discussion for more than two decades, stressing that Nigeria needed a more responsive policing system capable of addressing security challenges at the grassroots.

He noted that delayed responses to distress calls, limited operational reach and inadequate coordination had weakened security efforts in some communities. According to him, a properly structured State Police system could bring law enforcement closer to the people, improve accountability and strengthen public confidence, provided adequate constitutional safeguards were established. <Cite refs={[“turn296866search0″,”turn296866search2”]}/>

The Assembly’s approval represents a step in the constitutional amendment process and does not mean that State Police are already operational in Ekiti. The proposed amendment must pass the remaining constitutional requirements before it can take effect.

The Ogun State Government has reportedly ordered the closure of schools again following a toxic gas incident that sent more than 100 pupils to hospital, raising fresh concerns about the safety of students in the state.

The incident reportedly affected several pupils who required medical attention after being exposed to the suspected toxic gas. The development has heightened anxiety among parents, teachers and residents, with calls for urgent measures to prevent a recurrence.

The reported decision to shut the affected schools is aimed at protecting students while concerns surrounding the incident are addressed. However, further details regarding the source of the gas, the specific schools affected and the current condition of the pupils remain to be confirmed.

The incident has renewed calls for a thorough investigation to establish the cause of the exposure and determine whether any environmental or industrial activity may have contributed to it.

Parents and other stakeholders are expected to look to the Ogun State Government and relevant health and environmental agencies for updates on the investigation and assurances that affected schools are safe for students to return.

A two storey building under construction has collapsed early Friday morning at Akinola Street by Fadeyi Bus Stop, off Ikorodu Road, Lagos.

Report confirms that three persons suspected to be construction workers have been rescued alive by Lagos state emergency response team and a dead body recovered.

The rescued victims were given immediate pre-hospital care before taking them to the hospital.

Search and rescue operations are still ongoing to ascertain if there are more persons trapped beneath the rubble.

Responders at the scene include LASEMA Response Team, LRU Paramedics, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, LASAMBUS and officers of the Nigeria Police Force from Alagbon Division.

The cause of the collapse is yet to be ascertained and is expected to be subjected to detailed investigation by relevant regulatory agencies.

Oduduwa News has just gathered that on Friday night, gunmen stormed a community in Oke-Ogun and kidnapped a popular community figure, Alhaji Muathairu, popularly known as Muta Eleran.

Tension reportedly gripped Otu Community in Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State on Friday night after the popular community figure was abducted.

The incident, which reportedly occurred shortly before the information was received, was said to have thrown the community into disarray as gunshots rang out during an exchange of gunfire between local hunters and the suspected kidnappers.

According to information from the community, local hunters mobilised and pursued the suspected kidnappers in an effort to rescue the victim and prevent the attackers from escaping.

In a subsequent development, the local hunters reportedly caught up with the victim and took him to a police station. However, the circumstances surrounding his recovery, including whether he was rescued unharmed and whether any suspects were arrested, remain unclear.

The incident has heightened concerns over the security situation in Otu Community and the wider Itesiwaju Local Government Area. Further details are being awaited from the police and other relevant security agencies.

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has intensified his criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, questioning its economic management, budget implementation and handling of revenues from Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG).

Makinde’s latest remarks have deepened the political exchange between the two leaders, with the Oyo governor demanding accountability over billions of dollars reportedly received as NLNG dividends.

The dispute also touches on the Federal Government’s budget performance and the management of public resources, with Makinde questioning whether Nigerians are getting sufficient value from government spending.

The Presidency had previously rejected aspects of Makinde’s claims concerning NLNG dividend payments to states, describing the allegations as misleading.

The disagreement comes amid growing political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections, with the exchange highlighting mounting tensions between the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and opposition political figures.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms have contributed to the sharp devaluation of the naira and worsened poverty in Nigeria.

Speaking on Wednesday at the Financial Times Africa summit 2026 in London, United Kingdom (UK), Obasanjo said the sharp decline in the naira’s value had impoverished Nigerians and contributed to the country’s position as the world’s poverty capital.

“We do not live in isolation as a country. We interact with the rest of the world. And overnight, you devalue the currency by 300 percent. The naira went from N500 to a dollar to N1,500 to a dollar,” Obasanjo said.

State Donates 500 Mattresses to NYSC Orientation Camp in Sagamu

The Ogun State Government has approved a welfare palliative of ₦50,000 each for the 3,050 members of the 2026 Batch C, Stream I of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) currently undergoing their orientation programme at the NYSC camp in Sagamu.

The intervention, approved by the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun, is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to ease the burden of prevailing economic challenges on young Nigerians and provide support for corps members serving in the state.

The disbursement of the funds commenced on Monday, with each eligible corps member to receive ₦50,000 to help meet personal and other essential needs during the orientation period.

The initiative underscores the state government’s recognition of the contributions of corps members to national development and its commitment to promoting their welfare, comfort and overall well-being throughout their service year.

The government acknowledges that corps members, many of whom are away from their families and familiar environments, face various financial and personal demands as they settle into their new assignments. The additional financial support is intended to provide some relief and make their transition into the service year more manageable.

Beyond the financial palliative, the state government has also approved the donation of 500 mattresses to the NYSC orientation camp in Sagamu to strengthen the camp’s capacity to accommodate corps members comfortably.

The intervention comes amid an increase in the number of corps members deployed to Ogun State, making continuous investment in camp facilities and essential amenities necessary to sustain appropriate living conditions for participants.

The provision of mattresses forms part of the government’s broader commitment to supporting the NYSC programme and ensuring that corps members have access to decent accommodation and a conducive environment during their orientation exercise.

The Abiodun administration recognises the strategic role of the NYSC scheme in promoting national unity, cultural integration, leadership development and service to local communities. Corps members also contribute to critical sectors, including education, healthcare and community development, bringing their knowledge, skills and energy to bear on the development of their host communities.

The state government, therefore, considers their welfare an important aspect of creating a supportive environment in which they can discharge their responsibilities effectively and have a rewarding service year.

Ogun State will continue to explore measures to improve facilities at the orientation camp in response to changing needs and the growing number of corps members deployed to the state. The objective is to sustain appropriate standards of accommodation, comfort and general welfare while strengthening the state’s capacity to receive and support corps members during their orientation.

The government also encourages corps members to embrace the values of discipline, patriotism, tolerance and selfless service, and to take full advantage of the opportunities provided by the NYSC scheme to contribute meaningfully to their host communities and the country at large.

The state government reiterates its commitment to initiatives that promote youth welfare, social inclusion and human capital development, recognising young people as important partners in building a more prosperous and inclusive society.

The Ogun State Government has suspended the Eselu of Iselu Kingdom in Yewa North Local Government Area, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, with immediate effect over alleged partisan political activities.

The suspension was approved by the State Executive Council pursuant to Section 52(1) of the Ogun State Obas and Chiefs Law, 2021, pending a detailed investigation into the allegations against the monarch.

The decision was conveyed in a letter dated October 20, 2026, signed by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ganiyu Hamzat.

According to the letter, the council acted following several complaints concerning the traditional ruler’s conduct, particularly his alleged involvement in overtly partisan political activities, some of which were reportedly publicised by him.

The government noted that partisan politics was contrary to customary law and prohibited by statute, warning that such conduct could undermine the dignity of the traditional institution and threaten peaceful coexistence among subjects with different political affiliations.

It said the suspension was in the interest of peace, order and good governance in Ogun State, particularly in Iselu Kingdom, while the allegations were subjected to an official and detailed review.

As part of the conditions of the suspension, Oba Akinyemi has been directed to vacate the palace and refrain from entering it throughout the period of his suspension.

He has also been instructed not to present himself as, or claim recognition as, the Eselu of Iselu Kingdom.

The government further prohibited him from wearing or using any crown, whether beaded or otherwise, ileke, beaded staff, irukere or other paraphernalia associated with the office of an Oba during the suspension.

The letter also directed the monarch to make himself available promptly for any meeting or sitting convened by the state government to investigate the allegations against him.

Copies of the letter were sent to the Secretary of Yewa North Local Government and the Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, for their information and necessary action.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid tribute to the late Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, recalling how the Yoruba elder statesman prayed for his presidential ambition and predicted he would become Nigeria’s President during his lifetime.

Tinubu made the revelation in a condolence statement on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, following the death of Fasoranti at the age of 100.

The President described the late elder statesman as a father, patriarch, icon of integrity and one of the foremost figures in the progressive political tradition associated with the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo.

He recalled visiting Fasoranti at his residence in Akure in 2022 to inform him of his decision to contest the presidency, saying the elder statesman expressed confidence that he would attain the nation’s highest political office.

“I also recall his prayers and counsel when I came to his residence in Akure in 2022 to inform him of my decision to contest the presidency. Pa Fasoranti told me I would be President in his lifetime, and God answered his prayer,” Tinubu stated.

The President said he had hoped Fasoranti would live to witness his second term and the anticipated benefits of economic growth and prosperity under his administration.

Tinubu described the deceased as a committed advocate of true federalism, social justice, democracy and national unity, noting that his contributions to Nigeria spanned education, public service and political activism.

He also recalled Fasoranti’s service as Commissioner for Finance in the old Ondo State and his leadership of Afenifere, saying the country would sorely miss his wisdom, moral authority and fatherly counsel.

The President extended his condolences to the Fasoranti family, the people of Akure Kingdom, the Ondo State Government, the South-West and members of Afenifere, praying that God would grant the deceased eternal rest and comfort those mourning his passing.

Pa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, the national leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has died at the age of 100.

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, announced the death of the revered elder statesman in a statement issued on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, describing his passing as a great loss to Ondo State, Yorubaland and Nigeria.

Fasoranti, who celebrated his 100th birthday on May 11, 2026, was widely respected for his contributions to Nigerian politics, democratic struggles and advocacy for good governance. He was a prominent follower of the political philosophy of the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo and played a significant role in the progressive political movement in the South-West.

The late elder statesman served as Commissioner for Finance in the old Ondo State between 1979 and 1983 under the administration of Governor Michael Adekunle Ajasin. He later emerged as the leader of Afenifere following the death of Pa Abraham Adesanya, becoming one of the most influential voices on Yoruba affairs and national restructuring.

In his condolence message, Governor Aiyedatiwa described Fasoranti as a symbol of wisdom, integrity and selfless service whose life was dedicated to the development of Ondo State, Yorubaland and Nigeria.

The governor said the late leader’s counsel, fatherly guidance and principled positions on justice and good governance would be greatly missed. He also extended condolences to the Fasoranti family, the people of Akure Kingdom and the entire state.

Fasoranti’s death marks the end of a century-long life of public service, political activism and commitment to democratic governance, leaving behind a legacy that will remain significant in the history of Yoruba leadership and Nigeria’s political development.