Month: June 2026

  The Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has dismissed calls for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to resign over the country's security challenges, describing the demand as politically motivated and linked to preparations for the 2027 general elections. Agbese, who represents Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency of Benue State on the platform of the Labour Party, said the call by some opposition lawmakers does not reflect the position of […]

  A commercial truck driver is receiving medical treatment after sustaining a gunshot wound during an encounter with police officers at a checkpoint along the Ketu-Epe-Ikorodu Road in Lagos State. The incident, which occurred on June 12, has sparked controversy, with conflicting accounts emerging from the victim's legal representative and the Nigeria Police Force over the circumstances surrounding the shooting. The victim, identified as Peter Francis, was reportedly returning home […]

  Traffic was brought to a standstill on Monday at the busy Iwo Road axis of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, as members of the Take It Back Movement staged a protest over the worsening security situation in the country and the continued captivity of abducted schoolchildren and their teachers. The demonstrators converged on the popular intersection at about 10:00 a.m., carrying placards and chanting solidarity songs as they called […]

  The South-West Coordinating Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Adegoke Fayoade, has assured Nigerians that security agencies are intensifying efforts to secure the safe release of the schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oyo State, expressing confidence that they would regain their freedom soon. Fayoade gave the assurance on Monday during an official working visit to the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters in Ikeja, where he met with senior police officers to […]

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has warned masquerades and their followers against engaging in any form of violence during this year's Egungun Festival, which commenced in Ibadan on Monday. In a statement issued by his Chief Spokesman, Chief Adeola Oloko, the monarch stressed that the annual cultural celebration should not be used as a platform for violence, retaliation, or supremacy battles, warning that anyone found engaging in violent […]

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 […]