Month: June 2026

The Federal Government and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) have expressed support for the African Teachers Festival (ATF) 2026, reaffirming their commitment to improving the quality of education and empowering teachers across the continent. The commitment was reiterated during the official unveiling of the festival in Abuja, where government officials, education stakeholders, policymakers, development partners and other participants gathered to discuss strategies for strengthening Africa's education sector through innovation, […]

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reiterated the need for the establishment of state police, saying the state is awaiting the Federal Government's approval to implement the initiative as part of efforts to strengthen security across the state. The governor's remarks came amid renewed concerns over insecurity following the abduction of teachers and pupils from two schools in Oyo State, an incident that has reignited debate over the effectiveness of […]

As evening settled over Adesakin Layout in Awe, Oyo State, the neighbourhood appeared calm at first glance. The quiet street, lined with a mixture of old and newly constructed buildings, gave little indication of the environmental crisis confronting residents every day. A few steps into the community, however, revealed a different reality. A strong chemical odour hung in the air, becoming more noticeable closer to the drainage channel that runs […]

An Ogun State Magistrate Court sitting in Isabo, Abeokuta, has convicted and sentenced eight individuals for indiscriminate disposal of waste in parts of the state capital. The offenders were prosecuted by the Ogun State Waste Management Authority (OGWAMA) on charges related to illegal waste disposal and violations of the state's public health and environmental sanitation laws. According to the prosecution, the offenders were arrested during an enforcement operation after they […]

The Oyo State Government has stepped up enforcement of its anti-open grazing law with the impoundment of six cows found grazing illegally in different parts of Ibadan. The operation was carried out by the Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority (OYRLEA) during routine monitoring aimed at ensuring compliance with the state's livestock management regulations. According to the Authority, enforcement officers intercepted cattle grazing openly along Old Ife Road, Alakia […]

MRS filling stations supplied by the Dangote Refinery have reduced the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, in Abuja. The new pump price has been adjusted to ₦1,241 per litre, down from ₦1,317 per litre, representing a reduction of ₦76 per litre, or approximately 5.8 percent. The price cut follows the recent decision by the Dangote Refinery to lower its ex-depot (gantry) price of petrol […]

The Federal Government is considering a new initiative that would allow journalists to accompany military personnel during selected security operations as part of efforts to improve public understanding of the country's security challenges. The proposal was disclosed by the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa, during the National Security Summit organised by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Abuja. He was represented at the event by his Special Adviser, […]

The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) has commenced preparations for the forthcoming local government council elections with an interactive meeting involving representatives of registered political parties across the state. The meeting, held at the commission's headquarters in Ibadan, provided an opportunity for OYSIEC to distribute election guidelines to political parties ahead of their primaries, which are scheduled to take place between June 29 and July 27, 2026. Speaking during […]

The Department of State Services (DSS) has opposed proposals that would allow foreign organisations to fund its operations, warning that such arrangements could compromise Nigeria's national security and expose sensitive intelligence activities to external influence. The position was presented during a public hearing on a bill before the House of Representatives seeking to establish a sustainable funding framework for the country's secret police. While expressing support for the overall objective […]