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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 […]
The Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu, has received a boost in the SouthWest Zone of the country, with the inauguration of new executives, to oversee the promoters of the agenda identified as Renewed Hope Empowerment Association, RHOPEA. The event was held at Google Arena, Paapa, Airport Road, Alakia, Ibadan. Members of the executives […]
Tension broke out in parts of Osogbo and its environs on Tuesday as suspected political thugs allegedly unleashed violence in several communities, including Aisu, Owode-Ede and Oke-Fia, firing gunshots into the air and causing widespread panic among residents. Eyewitnesses said the sporadic shooting forced many people to flee for safety, while some residents reportedly sustained […]
Osun State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has called on political parties and their supporters to suspend all planned political activities in Oriade Local Government Area of the state citing security concerns and the need to maintain public order. The directive, which affects rallies, campaigns, processions, gatherings, and other political engagements scheduled for tomorrow, […]
The Oyo State Government has stepped up its campaign against kidnapping and other violent crimes with the demolition of a building allegedly linked to a notorious kidnapping syndicate in Ibadan. The three-bedroom bungalow, situated in the Lako Community along the Aiyegun-Anaye Road axis of the state capital, was pulled down on Monday during a joint […]
