By John Dike, Osogbo The Alliance for Yoruba Democratic Movements (AYDM) has said governors in the South-West lack the capacity, commitment and empathy required to address the growing wave of terrorism and violent attacks across the region. The coalition, comprising over 130 pan-Yoruba groups, said the security challenges confronting Yorubaland have gone beyond ordinary criminality […]
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Teachers under the umbrella of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, Taraba State chapter, on Tuesday, joined students from various schools in Jalingo to stage a peaceful protest, calling on the Federal Government and security agencies to ensure the safe and immediate return of pupils and teachers recently abducted in Oriire Community, Oyo State. The protesters […]
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The Senate on Tuesday condemned the recent abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State, describing the incident as a tragic assault on the nation’s collective humanity. The condemnation came as the Senate resumed plenary after the Sallah recess, with Senate President Godswill Akpabio leading lawmakers in observing a one-minute silence in honour of two […]
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By John Dike Osogbo Osun State Police Command has cautioned residents against the circulation of unverified reports alleging banditry invasions in parts of the state, describing the claims as false, misleading and capable of creating unnecessary panic among members of the public. The warning comes amid growing concerns generated by security alerts being shared across […]
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Pastor Enoch Adeboye The Redeemed Christian Church of God has defended its General Overseer, Enoch Adeboye, against what it described as persistent falsehoods and deliberate misrepresentations. In a statement issued on Tuesday through its official Public Relations handle on X, the church said that it will no longer remain silent in the face of inaccurate […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Members of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Osun State Wing, on Tuesday staged a peaceful solidarity protest in Osogbo, calling for the immediate rescue and safe return of teachers and pupils abducted by gunmen in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The protesters, comprising teachers from various parts of […]
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The Department of State Services, DSS, has debunked the reported arrest and detention of the American based celebrated columnist, Prof Okey Ndibe. In a statement on Tuesday titled “Re: Arrest of Professor Okey Ndibe – Setting the records straight”, and signed by Favour Dozie, Deputy Director, Public Relations and Strategic Communications National Headquarters, State Services, […]
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President Bola Tinubu, leading some other prominent Nigerians, has showered praises on Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr Idowu Ajanaku, as he marks his 60th birthday on June 2. The prominent Nigerians, including political heavyweights, and elder statesmen, noted the multiple-award winning journalist’s years of commitment to democracy, balanced journalism, and national development. […]
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Nationwide price surge defies increase in local production Akure residents, traders lament costs, household pressure Cooking gas prices have surged to as high as N2,000 per kilogramme across Nigeria despite increased domestic production and declining imports. Supply shortages and distribution bottlenecks continue to push up retail prices in many locations, investigations have revealed. In Akure, […]
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The Federal High Court in Abuja will deliver judgment on Wednesday, June 3 in the trial of five men being prosecuted for the June 5, 2022 terrorist attack in an Owo, Ondo State Catholic Church that killed over 41 worshippers. The five are facing terrorism charges filed against them by the Department of State Services […]
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