New AIG Fasuba assumes office at Zone XI, promises enhanced security in Osun, Oyo and Ekiti

By George Dike, Osogbo A new chapter has begun at the Nigeria Police Force Zone XI Command Headquarters, Osogbo, following the assumption of office of Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Fasuba Akinyele Olabode, who has pledged to strengthen security, improve policing strategies and deepen collaboration with stakeholders across the zone. The announcement was made in […]

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Elizade VC says collaboration best way to tackle humanity’s challenges

The Vice-Chancellor of Elizade University, Ilara Mokin, Ondo State, Prof Philip Oguntunde, has canvassed international collaboration as the best way of addressing humanity’s most pressing challenges. He spoke while declaring open a three-day intensive training, organized by the African Computational Neuroscience Educational Initiative (ACNEI) in partnership with the institution, and hosted by it. The regional […]

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Anxiety grows over insecurity as FG ramps up rescue operations

Fresh reactions to the wave of abductions across Nigeria have exposed growing anxiety over the country’s security failures, as opposition figures, international organisations and regional groups intensify pressure for urgent reforms and stronger government action. The Federal Government, meanwhile, has assured Nigerians that coordinated intelligence-driven operations are underway to rescue abducted pupils and teachers, announcing […]

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We Cannot Ignore Insecurity Because Our Children Are Abroad – Lawmaker

By John Dike, Osogbo The member representing Ede North/EdeSouth/Egbedore/Ejigbo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, , has warned that Nigeria’s worsening insecurity, particularly attacks targeting schools and students, should not be ignored simply because many public office holders have their children enrolled in private institutions or studying abroad. Speaking during plenary at the House […]

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NANS backs NLC, NUT protests demanding rescue of abducted students

The National Association of Nigerian Students has reaffirmed its commitment to the rescue of abducted students and teachers across the country, declaring support for advocacy efforts by the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Nigeria Union of Teachers aimed at securing their safe return. NANS President, Akinteye Babatunde, stated this in a statement issued on Thursday […]

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Obi defends Pastor Adeboye, warns against ethnic division

Mr Peter Obi, NDC Presidential Candidate The National Democratic Congress flagbearer, Peter Obi, has warned Nigerian youths against ethnic and religious divisions, urging them not to be used to promote narratives that undermine national unity. Obi stated this in a post on his X account on Thursday, amid a wave of social media attacks targeting […]

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I will name politicians behind Oyo students’ abduction if… — Sunday Igboho

Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has threatened to release the names of politicians behind the abduction of students in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The activist said this while speaking to the new executive members of the National Association of Nigerian Students led by Akinteye Bàbàtunde at […]

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University don Awoniyi recommends ways to tackle corruption, moral decay in Nigeria

A university don, Prof Sunday Awoniyi, has decried the havoc that corruption and moral decay are causing in Nigeria, as he recommended the ways out. He noted, sadly, that any society that rewards corruption would continually suffer setbacks. Among others, he proposed the reintegration of African ethical values to promote morality, responsibility, justice, and selflessness […]

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Owo Church Attack: Court sentences four terrorists to death, acquits one

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday sentenced four persons to death by hanging for their roles in the June 5, 2022 terrorist attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, which claimed the lives of at least 41 worshippers and left more than 100 others injured. Delivering judgment, Justice Emeka Nwite held that the prosecution, […]

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Gunmen kidnap Adelabu’s sister, twin sons in Ibadan

Adelabu By John Dike, Osogbo Tension gripped residents of Ibadan on Wednesday following the abduction of Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, younger sister of former Minister of Power and leading governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, alongside her 12-year-old twin sons. The victims were reportedly kidnapped by […]

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