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Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has called for the declaration of a security emergency to address the worsening insecurity across the country. In a statement issued through his media office, Atiku expressed concern over the increasing attacks by terrorists and bandits, particularly those targeting educational institutions. Reacting to the recent attack on Government Secondary School, Iluke Bunu, in Kabba/Bunu Local Government […]

There was momentary panic in Osun State on Wednesday after a podium collapsed during a political rally in Ijebu-Jesa, where Governor Ademola Adeleke and other dignitaries were seated. The incident occurred while activities were ongoing at the event, causing a brief disruption to the programme. Governor Adeleke, Deputy Governor Kola Adewusi, Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly Adewale Egbedun, and other government officials were on the platform when […]

Bandits on Wednesday invaded Government Secondary School, Iluke Bunu, in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, killing three people, including a vice principal and a six-year-old child. The attack, which occurred at about 10:00 a.m., threw the community into mourning and heightened concerns over security in the area. Confirming the incident, the Kogi State Police Command said a large group of heavily armed bandits riding on about 40 motorcycles […]

The House of Representatives has announced plans to vote on a constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state and local police as part of efforts to tackle rising insecurity across the country. Deputy Speaker of the House and Chairman of the House Committee on Constitution Review, Benjamin Kalu, disclosed this during a media briefing shortly after plenary. According to Kalu, the House has resolved to prioritise consideration of the state […]

Islamic cleric, Ahmad Gumi, has clarified the circumstances surrounding his November 2025 visit to Ibadan, Oyo State, stating that he was not invited by any Muslim group or individual from the South-West. In a statement shared on his Facebook page, Gumi explained that his trip to the ancient city was undertaken in his capacity as a representative of the Coalition of Northern Muslim Ulama. According to him, the purpose of […]

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday inaugurated the main carriageways of the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX), linking Ring Road 1 Junction to Ring Road 2 Junction in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Represented by Senate President Godswill Akpabio at the ceremony, the President described the project as a key component of the administration’s efforts to expand infrastructure and stimulate economic growth in the nation’s capital. Tinubu stated that his administration remains […]

The Oyo State House of Assembly has called for the immediate strengthening of security measures across public and private educational institutions in the state following the recent abduction of students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area. The resolution was adopted during Tuesday’s plenary after a motion was presented by the lawmaker representing Ibadan South West State Constituency II, Hon. Oluwafemi Oluwafowokanmi. He urged the Executive Arm of Government to […]

The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria (SCSN) has expressed concern over the worsening security situation across the country, calling on the Federal Government to take urgent and decisive measures to safeguard lives and property. In a statement issued by its Secretary General, Nafi’u Baba-Ahmad, the council noted that Nigerians continue to grapple with killings, kidnappings, terrorist attacks, banditry, and other violent crimes despite repeated assurances from authorities. The council […]

The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), has fixed Friday, June 12, 2026, as the deadline for the submission of technical and commercial bids by prequalified applicants participating in the ongoing 2025 Licensing Round. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, the commission urged all qualified bidders to adhere strictly to the timelines outlined in the licensing guidelines. According to the notice, the submission window for […]