Politics
Residence of Former Oyo Deputy Governor Damaged in Ibadan Explosion
A former deputy governor of Oyo State, Chief Iyiola Oladokun, is among those currently displaced from their residences due to an explosion that occurred on Tuesday in a…
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Security
Ibadan Blast Connected to Unauthorized Mining Explosives, Confirms Makinde
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, said preliminary investigations by security agencies revealed that the explosion that rocked the Bodija Area of Ibadan, the state…
Tunji-Ojo Declines Invitation from Code of Conduct Bureau in Recent Development
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has shunned an invitation by the Code of Conduct Bureau over an ongoing investigation bordering on alleged breach of the…
Security
Amnesty International Urges Immediate Action on Kidnapping Crisis in Nigeria, Calls on Tinubu for Support
Amnesty International, a global non-governmental organisation focusing on human rights, has called on President Bola Tinubu to treat the recent surge in unchecked kidnapping incidents across…
Prominent Figures Gather to Commemorate Buhari’s Book Launch
President Bola Tinubu, former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (retd.), were among dignitaries who attended the unveiling of a book titled ‘Working with Buhari: Reflections…
BREAKING: Chairman of Federal Character Commission, Moheeba Farida reports to EFCC office
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is currently cross-examining the Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Moheeba Farida Dankaka, concerning an alleged certificate…
Education
JUST IN: 4 Pupils Crushed to Death as Commercial Bus Driver Loses Control In Osun
A terrible accident on Tuesday morning claimed the lives of five people, including four students of Fakunle Unity School, after a commercial bus rammed into their…
Education
BREAKING: UNILAG Postgraduate Academic Gowns Stolen Ahead Of Convocation
Academic gowns allocated for the University of Lagos (UNILAG) post-graduate students have been reported stolen, causing a setback in the preparations for the 54th convocation ceremony.…
Abuja/FCT
Insecurity: Wike blames FCT Council Chairs over negligence, unnecessary travels
The FCT Minister, Nyesome Wike, has berated the area council chairmen for leaving their responsibilities when they are needed most. The minister, who was addressing stakeholders…
Security
BREAKING: Wike Convenes Emergency Security Meeting Amid Rising Kidnapping In FCT
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has convened an emergency security meeting amid the rising cases of attacks and kidnapping in Abuja. LEADING…