Atiku Must Stop Politicising National Security for Selfish Political Gains — Yoruba Ronu Group

Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress Presidential Candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar The Yoruba Ronu Group has condemned the latest comments by former Vice President and African Democratic Congress Presidential Candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar over the successful rescue of abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State, It described his remarks as another alleged desperate attempt […]

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Ex-Minister, Adegoroye, Donates Boards, Machines To Hearing Impaired School

A former Minister of State (Transport), Ademola Adegoroye, has donated whiteboards and grinding machines to Ondo State School for the Hearing Impaired, Akure. He made the donations on Saturday in commemoration of his birthday celebration. The prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state organised a party celebrating his birthday with the […]

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Oyo abduction: We are eager to reunite with our children – Parents

Rescued pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Oriire, Oyo State, after regaining their freedom following a 56-day captivity. Photo: X/@aonanuga1956 Parents of the rescued schoolchildren in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have expressed relief over the development, saying they are eagerly waiting to reunite with their children. The victims, comprising pupils and […]

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CAN hails Oyo pupils’ rescue, seeks freedom for remaining captives

CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh The Christian Association of Nigeria has welcomed the rescue of pupils, teachers and other victims abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, describing it as a moment of thanksgiving while urging the government not to relent until all Nigerians still held by terrorists and bandits regain […]

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My administration committed to credible governorship poll, says Adeleke

The Austrian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Peter Guschelbauer, Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, during the coutesy visit. Photo: Osun State Government The European Union Election Observation Mission will monitor the forthcoming Osun State governorship election as part of its commitment to promoting credible democratic processes, the Austrian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Peter Guschelbauer, has said. […]

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No deadline extension for 2027 presidential candidate submission – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission has said it will not extend the deadline for the submission of presidential and National Assembly candidates by political parties for the 2027 general elections. The commission maintained that Saturday, July 11, was the final day for the exercise. INEC National Commissioner, Mohammed Haruna, disclosed this in an exclusive interview […]

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Northerners to FG: Replicate Oyo rescue operation in Kaduna, Borno, Kwara

The freed pupils and teacher. Credit: Nigerian Army The rescue of 44 pupils and teachers abducted in Oyo State after 56 days in captivity has sparked fresh pressure on President Bola Tinubu and security agencies to launch similar operations to free hundreds of other schoolchildren, women and other Nigerians still being held by terrorists across […]

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World Cup: Semi-final fixtures confirmed, date, time

Argentina’s forward #10 Lionel Messi (2nd R) celebrates with teammates after scoring his team’s second goal during the 2026 World Cup Group J football match between Argentina and Austria at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on June 22, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) The 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final line-up has been confirmed […]

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Court orders deployment of police lawyer to every station

The National Industrial Court in Abuja has ordered the deployment of at least one police lawyer to every police station across the country in line with the Police Act 2020. Justice O. Y. Anuwe gave the order on Friday while delivering judgment in a suit filed by the Incorporated Trustees of the Nigerian Bar Association […]

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