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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]