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 […]