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The Osun State Commissioner of Police, Samuel Etaifo, has warned politicians against making inciting comments or engaging in acts capable of triggering violence ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. The warning followed an invitation extended to Senator Francis Fadahunsi over alleged inciting comments against members of the Accord Party in Ilesa on Tuesday. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, Etaifo urged political leaders and […]

Nigeria continues to record frequent building collapses, with hundreds of lives lost and many others injured in recent years. The recurring incidents have been linked to poor-quality building materials, weak construction practices, inadequate supervision and poor enforcement of building regulations. One major concern is the production of substandard blocks with insufficient cement, which can weaken structures and make them vulnerable to water penetration and foundation problems. Regulatory agencies, including the […]

The Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Henry Ndukuba, has condemned the recruitment of youths by politicians to perpetrate electoral violence. Ndukuba said politicians should not use young Nigerians as tools for intimidation and violence during elections, noting that their own children are often protected from such dangers. His comments come ahead of the 2027 general elections, amid concerns over rising political violence in parts of the country. […]

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 […]