Nigerians across the country will enjoy a public holiday on Friday, June 12, as the Federal Government sets aside the day to mark the 2026 Democracy Day celebration. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who spoke on behalf of the Federal Government and extended congratulations to Nigerians both within and […]

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has set up a Central Planning Committee to coordinate arrangements for the forthcoming 60th anniversary celebration of the council. The statement was made available to newsmen in Ibadan to newsmen on Wednesday, was jointly signed by the Chairman, Comrade Akeem Abas and Secretary, Temidayo Adu. The […]

By Yemisi Bamgbose Months ago, I wrote South West States and the Danger in Longe’s Farm. Let me remind you: **“Longe is making heaps on a cobra. Every tree in Longe’s farm hides dangerous insects. The madman behind Longe is pointing an AK-47 at his head.”** I was screaming about terrorists testing our gates through […]

The All Progressives Congress APC in Oyo state has described the reported loss of more than 200 members of the Western Nigeria Security Network (Amotekun Corps) in the state in undisclosed circumstances as saddening, alarming and unacceptable calling on Governor Seyi Makinde to provide more details about the revelation and ensure that the corps officials […]

A prominent farmer in Atiba Local Government Area of Oyo State, Mr. Sunday Togo, has regained his freedom after spending days in captivity following his abduction from his residence in Ekeje village. His rescue was successfully carried out by operatives of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN), who reportedly tracked the kidnappers through the forest. […]

Residents of Iluke Bunu in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State were thrown into grief on Wednesday after a deadly attack on Government Secondary School claimed the lives of three people, including a vice principal and a six-year-old child. The incident occurred around 10 a.m. when a large group of armed bandits reportedly stormed […]