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President Bola Tinubu on Monday held a closed-door meeting with the President of Madagascar, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The Malagasy leader arrived at the State House in the afternoon and was formally received by senior government officials before proceeding to a private meeting with the Nigerian President. The visit marks Randrianirina’s first official trip to Nigeria since assuming office in October 2025. The high-level engagement […]

The Oyo State Government has alerted residents in all 33 local government areas of the state to the heightened risk of flash flooding during June 2026 following forecasts of increased rainfall and thunderstorms. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Ademola Aderinto, warned that high-intensity thunderstorms and heavy surface runoff could lead to temporary road overflows and flooding in some communities. He noted that the government has intensified the clearing […]

Members of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by David Mark on Monday staged a protest at the Federal High Court in Abuja, calling on the judiciary to remain impartial and resist any attempt to undermine opposition parties in the country. The demonstrators gathered at the court premises amid the ongoing leadership dispute within the party involving the faction led by Nafiu Bala. The […]

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s determination to intensify efforts against insecurity and ensure the release of all persons held captive across the country. Speaking during a national interdenominational church service held in Abuja as part of activities marking the 2026 Democracy Day celebration, the President declared that Nigeria would not yield to terrorists, bandits, or any form of criminal intimidation. He emphasized that protecting the lives and property […]

The Oyo State Government has demolished a building allegedly used as a hideout by kidnappers involved in the abduction of the younger sister of former Minister of Power, Chief Bayo Adelabu, and her children. The demolished property, a three-bedroom bungalow located in the Lako Community along the Aiyegun–Anaye Road area of Ibadan, was brought down on Monday as part of efforts to combat kidnapping and other criminal activities across the […]

Several states across Nigeria have intensified the recruitment and deployment of forest guards as part of renewed efforts to combat insecurity, protect rural communities, and deny criminal groups access to forest hideouts. The initiative gained momentum following President Bola Tinubu’s approval of the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards nationwide amid growing concerns over banditry, kidnappings, and attacks in various parts of the country. Reaffirming his administration’s commitment to tackling insecurity, […]

  British-Nigerian singer, songwriter, and music producer Talay Riley has tragically died after a stabbing incident in East London, prompting a murder investigation by authorities. Talay Riley, whose real name was Mark Yinka Orabiyi, was reportedly attacked on Friday morning in the Silvertown area of London. Emergency responders arrived at the scene shortly after the incident, but despite efforts to save him, the 35-year-old musician was pronounced dead. His family […]

The Federal Government has released funds for the payment of five months of accumulated Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA) owed to lecturers in federal universities and directed vice-chancellors to immediately disburse the funds to eligible academic staff. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, issued the directive in a letter to vice-chancellors, stating that the release of funds was in line with the Federal Government’s commitment to implementing agreements reached with […]

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has deployed an aerial surveillance aircraft to support ongoing efforts to rescue teachers and pupils abducted from Yawota and Ahoro-Esinele communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, disclosed that the surveillance platform was deployed shortly after the abduction was reported, providing critical intelligence to security agencies involved in the search-and-rescue operation. According to the governor, information gathered from […]