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The Ondo State Government has directed security agencies to intensify operations against kidnapping syndicates operating in parts of the state following a recent surge in abduction cases. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Idowu Ajanaku, the government expressed deep concern over the incidents, noting that investigations had uncovered the involvement of local collaborators in some of the attacks. According to the statement, certain individuals within […]

FIFA on Tuesday officially launched the final 100-day countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, signaling the rapid approach of what is set to be the largest edition of the tournament in history. In a celebratory message shared across its digital platforms, the world football governing body highlighted the scale of the upcoming competition, noting that the expanded tournament will feature 48 teams and 104 matches, running from June 11 […]

The retail price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, may soon increase to between N980 and above N1,000 per litre across different parts of the country, following a fresh upward review of the gantry price by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Industry stakeholders indicated that the final pump price will depend largely on transportation costs, distribution logistics, and distance from supply depots. The adjustment comes after the refinery […]

Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have rescued two kidnapped victims in Plateau State and intercepted a suspected gun runner in Kaduna State during separate security operations within their Joint Operations Area. The successes were recorded during coordinated fighting patrols and stop-and-search operations aimed at dismantling criminal networks and restoring stability in affected communities. In Plateau State, troops deployed to Wase Local Government Area carried out […]

A 300-level student of the University of Ibadan has died after reportedly ingesting a substance suspected to be an insecticide. The incident occurred on Sunday night at Nnamdi Azikiwe Hall within the university. The student, whose identity has not been disclosed, was found on the ground floor of the hostel in an unconscious and distressed condition by another student. It was gathered that he allegedly admitted to taking a substance […]

President Bola Tinubu will on Wednesday formally swear in Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector General of Police (IGP), following the unanimous endorsement of his appointment by the Nigeria Police Council. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled to take place during the Federal Executive Council meeting at the State House in Abuja. The Nigeria Police Council meeting where his appointment was confirmed was presided over by President Tinubu and attended by […]

The Federal Government has unveiled a $552 million HOPE for Quality Basic Education for All (HOPE-EDU) programme aimed at accelerating reforms in Nigeria’s basic education sector. The initiative, facilitated by the Federal Ministry of Education, is designed to improve foundational learning, expand access to quality basic education, and strengthen education systems across participating states. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, said the programme aligns with the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative […]

Nigerian petroleum marketers and retailers have indicated that the retail price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) is set to rise from Tuesday and Wednesday, March 3 and 4, 2026. The development follows an increase in the gantry price of petrol by the Dangote Refinery on Monday. The refinery reportedly raised its gantry price to N874 per litre, citing the impact of escalating tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, […]

  The community of Ikire Land is in mourning following the passing of the venerable Oba Falabi, the Akire of Ikire, who joined his ancestral fathers at the age of 91. The royal father’s death marks the end of a remarkable era in the history of the kingdom, as he had long been a revered figure, known for his wisdom, leadership, and dedication to the welfare of his people. Reports […]