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Passengers were stranded in Lagos, Abuja and Enugu on Tuesday as aviation unions grounded Air Peace flights over allegations of non-remittance of ticket sales charges and interference with workers’ unionisation. The industrial action, involving the National Union of Air Transport Employees, Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria and National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers, disrupted about 70 flights. The unions alleged that airlines owed about ₦25 billion […]

Tinubu Calls for Stronger Global Action Against Insecurity President Bola Tinubu has called for stronger national and international cooperation to tackle emerging security threats in Nigeria and other parts of the world. Tinubu said Nigeria was facing multifaceted security challenges that required coordinated and sustainable responses from governments, international organisations, religious leaders and other stakeholders. The President spoke in Abuja at an international security conference organised by Jama’atu Izalatil Bidiah […]

The Judicial Commission of Inquiry set up by the Oyo State Government to investigate the abduction of 46 pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area has called for public submissions ahead of its investigation. The commission is seeking information on the circumstances surrounding the abduction from Esinele and Yawota communities, as well as the security response before, during and after the attack. It gave Friday, August 14, 2026, as […]

Former South-East spokesperson for President Bola Tinubu, Denge Josef Onoh, has commended Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah for what he described as significant progress in security, healthcare, industrial development and job creation. Onoh said the Mbah administration’s policies were aligning with President Tinubu’s vision of strengthening security, improving healthcare and promoting production and investment. He particularly praised the state’s technology-driven security measures, including the Security Command and Control Centre and […]

Osun Election: 10 LGAs That Could Decide Adeleke, Oyebamiji Race As Osun State prepares for Saturday’s governorship election, attention is shifting to key local government areas where the contest between the leading candidates could be decided. Incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party, APC candidate Bola Oyebamiji and ADC candidate Najeem Salaam are the major contenders. The main battlegrounds are Osogbo, Olorunda, Ife Central, Ife East, Ife South, Odo […]

The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board has denied involvement in the alleged leakage of results from the recently concluded Common Entrance Examination. The board also warned against defamatory statements linking its officials to the alleged leak. In a statement issued by its Media Team in Ibadan, OYOSUBEB described the allegation as false and misleading, saying it had no role in the setting, production, conduct or handling of questions for […]

The Academic Staff Union of Universities has directed lecturers in 20 universities to prepare for industrial action over alleged failure by the Federal and state governments to fully implement the 2025 FGN-ASUU Agreement. ASUU gave the affected governments and university authorities a 14-day ultimatum to resolve the outstanding issues, warning that its branches would commence strike action if their demands are not met. The decision was reached at the union’s […]

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said he will not act as a political godfather to his successor, stressing that whoever takes over from him will be accountable to the people of the state. Makinde stated this on Monday at the Oyo State Hijrah 1448/2026 luncheon held at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan. The governor said leadership should be based on responsibility and service to the people rather than personal […]

The Department of State Services has released a carpenter, Mustapha Marwana, after clearing him of any involvement in the abduction and killing of pupils and teachers in Oriire, Oyo State. Marwana was arrested in connection with the May 15 attack on schools in the area. A security source said a DSS panel investigated the allegations against the Katsina-born artisan and found no evidence linking him to Ansaru or any terrorist […]