Five officials of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) were injured and several operational vehicles damaged during a violent clash at Soka Junction, Ibadan, on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, during enforcement of the state’s QR-coded jacket policy for commercial motorcyclists. The incident disrupted traffic in the area and highlighted growing resistance to the government’s ongoing regulatory exercise for okada riders. The enforcement team, constituted by the Executive Chairman […]

Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has approved the appointment of Mrs Chiamaka Nnake as the new Secretary to the State Government. The appointment marks a significant addition to the state’s leadership team, with Nnake bringing a strong background in finance, economic planning and public sector administration to the role. At 39, she is regarded as a seasoned professional whose experience cuts across strategy development, fiscal management and policy implementation. A […]

Eight persons lost their lives on Monday after suspected terrorists detonated an improvised explosive device along Luma Road in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The attackers also reportedly blew up a bridge linking the Luma, Babana and Agwara communities, a major route used by residents and traders heading to the popular Monday market at Babana. The destruction of the bridge caused severe disruption to movement in the area […]

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has announced that workers in the state will receive a N10,000 salary top-up for three months. Makinde made the announcement on Monday at an event held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. He said the intervention was introduced to cushion the effects of the fuel price hike and will take effect from April, with the possibility of an extension if the situation persists. According to […]