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Tension erupted at the Federal High Court Abuja on Monday as a group of youths staged a protest over the continued detention of blogger Justice Crack. The situation escalated when operatives of the Department of State Services attempted to escort him out of the court premises following his arraignment. In response, protesters formed a human barricade around the operatives, chanting “Free Justice Crack” and demanding his immediate release. They described […]

No fewer than three adult males have been confirmed dead following a road accident on Sunday along the Ibadan-Lagos Expressway. The crash, which occurred around 1:04 p.m. at the Oniworo area, involved a blue Lexus Jeep with registration number GGE 18 JV and an unregistered black Boxer motorcycle. A total of eight persons were involved in the accident, all male adults. One person sustained injuries, three were confirmed dead, while […]

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi and ex-Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso have formally joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), urging members to avoid litigation and focus on national development. The two political figures were received into the party on Sunday in Abuja, amid ongoing realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections. Obi, who recently resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), said his decision to join the NDC […]

The immediate past Minister of Power and a leading governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Adebayo Adelabu, has dismissed claims that he disrespected the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, during a recent political engagement in Ibadan South East Local Government Area. Adelabu described the allegation as false and a calculated attempt by political opponents to misrepresent facts, create tension, and damage his longstanding relationship […]

A 60-year-old building materials trader has been abducted by suspected gunmen in Ibadan, Oyo State, in an incident that has raised fresh concerns about security in the area. The abduction occurred on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at about 8:47 p.m. along the Jinarere axis of Alakia Road, as the victim was returning to his residence. According to available information, four armed men, all wearing masks, intercepted the trader’s vehicle, blocked […]

Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company has confirmed the abduction of two of its staff members in the Ogun region, raising fresh concerns over the safety of workers in the power sector. The incident reportedly occurred on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, while the employees were carrying out their duties within the coverage area. Although specific details surrounding the circumstances of the abduction were not disclosed, the development has heightened anxiety among colleagues […]

The President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Afam Osigwe, has called for a major shift in the structure of legal practice in Nigeria, urging lawyers to move away from founder-driven firms and embrace models that can survive across generations. Speaking in Abuja at the Convergence Africa Masterclass 26 for Law, themed “Beyond the Founder: Designing Multigenerational Law Firms that Endure and Scale,” Osigwe stressed that the future of the legal […]

Properties and valuable equipment were extensively damaged following two separate fire incidents that struck parts of Oyo State within 24 hours, raising fresh concerns about fire safety practices in homes and workplaces. The first incident occurred on Thursday at an aluminum company situated around Km 110 in the Iyaganku area of Ibadan. The blaze reportedly broke out during the day and quickly escalated, engulfing a building used as an administrative […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Joseph Tegbe as the new Minister of Power, a move that is subject to confirmation by the Nigerian Senate. The nomination signals a renewed push by the Federal Government to strengthen leadership within the country’s power sector and accelerate reforms aimed at addressing long-standing electricity challenges. The development reflects the administration’s broader commitment to improving energy infrastructure, stabilizing the national grid, and creating an […]