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The Oyo State Police Command has dismissed reports alleging that High Chief Tajudeen Abioye, the Elesinele of Esinele in Oriire Local Government Area, was invited for questioning over the recent abduction of teachers and schoolchildren in the area. In a statement issued on June 24, 2026, by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, the Command described the report as false, unfounded, and misleading. The police clarified that the […]

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, before the Federal High Court in Kaduna over an alleged N8.68 billion fraud linked to a CCTV surveillance contract. Also arraigned alongside the former governor were his former Senior Special Adviser and Counsellor, Jimi Adebisi Lawal, and five companies accused of involvement in corruption, money laundering, and financial misconduct. The case, filed […]

The Federal Government has evacuated a second batch of 66 Nigerians from South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals in the country. The evacuees arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Wednesday night as part of the government's ongoing evacuation programme approved by President Bola Tinubu. The latest operation comes after the successful evacuation of 258 Nigerians in the first batch, which arrived in the […]

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has appealed to the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) to suspend its ongoing strike and reopen public schools closed in protest over the abduction of teachers and pupils in Oriire Local Government Area. The governor assured residents that security agencies and the state government are intensifying efforts to secure the safe release of the victims. The appeal was conveyed in a statement issued after the […]

The Oyo State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has directed churches across the state to strengthen security measures, suspend late-night activities, and prioritise fencing of church premises in response to growing security concerns. The directive was contained in a communiqué jointly signed by the state CAN Chairman, Rev. Elisha Ogundiya, and Secretary, Very Rev. Samuel Owolabi. According to the association, churches should become more security-conscious by deploying […]

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, has installed 18 Mogajis and 11 Baales, charging them to uphold the integrity of the traditional institution and refrain from activities capable of tarnishing the image of Ibadanland. The installation ceremony was held at the Banquet Hall of the Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo, Ibadan. Speaking through the Ashipa Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Salawudeen Amidu Ajibade, and the Ekerin Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Akeem […]

The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed June 30, 2026, to rule on an application filed by activist and publisher, Omoyele Sowore, seeking the restoration of his bail and the setting aside of a bench warrant issued for his arrest. Justice Mohammed Umar adjourned the matter on Wednesday after both the defence and prosecution adopted their respective court filings. The court had earlier revoked Sowore’s bail and issued a […]