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The Federal Government has introduced new measures aimed at tackling drug and substance abuse in secondary schools across Nigeria, including compulsory drug testing for students and temporary suspension for repeated offenders after treatment and rehabilitation efforts. Under the new policy, all newly admitted secondary school students will undergo mandatory drug integrity tests at the point of entry. The measures are contained in the National Implementation Guidelines Against Drug and Substance […]

Fresh concerns have emerged over the 2027 governorship succession in Oyo State amid speculations that Governor Seyi Makinde may have endorsed Bimbo Adekanmbi as his preferred successor. Speaking in Ibadan, the coordinator of the forum, Rafiu Akinwale, called on the governor to honour an alleged agreement reached before the 2023 governorship election to prevent political tension and mistrust among stakeholders. Akinwale stated that the meeting held in Ogbomoso was attended […]

The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has trained 100 small-scale dairy farmers in Ibadan, Oyo State, as part of efforts to boost local milk production and strengthen Nigeria’s dairy industry. The training focused on dairy farming best practices, improved animal husbandry, and sustainable methods of milk production, collection, and processing. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Livestock Development, Idris Ajimobi, described the initiative as a key step towards […]

The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation has issued a clarification on the official appellation of President Bola Tinubu following what it described as recurring errors by some organisations and media outlets. The clarification was contained in a statement issued by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the SGF, Yomi Odunuga. According to the statement, the clarification was personally approved and signed by the […]

A wave of grief has swept across Ogudu following the death of the community’s revered traditional ruler, Nojeemdeen Fashola. Palace sources confirmed that the first-class monarch died peacefully in the early hours of Thursday at his residence in Ogudu, bringing to an end a reign that many residents described as impactful, peaceful and deeply rooted in service to the people. Although details surrounding the exact circumstances of his death were […]

Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the no-case submission filed by activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore in the cyberbullying case instituted against him by the Department of State Services. The ruling means that Sowore will now be required to open his defence in the criminal trial after the court held that the prosecution had established a prima facie case against him. […]

A wave of defections has reportedly hit the Peoples Democratic Party in Oyo State amid speculation that Governor Seyi Makinde may be considering a move to another political party following the lingering crisis within the PDP. Several serving political office holders and aspirants for the 2027 general elections are said to have resigned their membership of the party since Tuesday. Among those who reportedly resigned are Anthon  y Adebayo Adepoju, […]

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said he will consult widely before making a decision on calls urging him to contest the 2027 presidential election, stressing thatFormer President Goodluck Jonathan has said he will consult widely before making a decision on calls urging him to contest the 2027 presidential election, stressing that the race for Nigeria’s highest office “is not a computer game.” Jonathan spoke on Thursday while receiving youth groups […]

The Oyo State Police Command has recorded major breakthroughs in its fight against violent crime, foiling an attempted robbery attack in Iseyin and rescuing an abducted farmer in the Irawo area of the state. The command said one robbery suspect was killed and two others arrested, while four suspected kidnappers linked to the abduction of a farmer were also apprehended. In a statement issued on Thursday in Ibadan, the Police […]

A former Commissioner of Police in Lagos and Benue States, Fatai Ajani Owoseni, has resigned from his positions as Special Adviser on Security to Governor Seyi Makinde and Executive Secretary of the Oyo State Security Trust Fund. Owoseni announced his resignation in a letter dated May 7, 2026, addressed to the governor through the Office of the Chief of Staff, stating that his decision takes immediate effect. In the letter, […]