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FG Evacuates 66 More Nigerians from South Africa Over Xenophobic Attacks

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 country on June 11 aboard a chartered flight. Speaking at […]

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Makinde Urges NUT to End Strike, Approves N8.7bn for School Materials

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 State Executive Council meeting, where the government acknowledged the concerns […]

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Oyo CAN Directs Churches to Tighten Security Amid Rising Kidnappings

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 trained security personnel and installing electronic surveillance devices within their […]

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Olubadan Installs 18 Mogajis, 11 Baales, Warns Against Land Grabbing

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 Mobolaji Adewoyin, the monarch reminded the newly installed chiefs that […]

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France Records First Ebola Case as Doctor Returns from DR Congo

French authorities have confirmed the country’s first-ever case of Ebola after a doctor returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo tested positive for the virus. The case marks the first confirmed Ebola infection detected outside Africa during the current outbreak, which has affected parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. In a statement on Wednesday, France’s health ministry said the infected doctor was identified and isolated immediately upon arrival in the country, even before laboratory confirmation of the […]

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Court Fixes June 30 to Rule on Sowore’s Bid to Restore Bail

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 bench warrant following his failure to appear for trial in […]

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Akpabio Warns Governors Against Misusing State Police Powers

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has cautioned state governors against abusing the powers of state police when the proposed security structure becomes operational. Akpabio gave the warning during plenary on Tuesday as the National Assembly moved closer to approving the establishment of state police as part of efforts to address Nigeria’s growing security challenges. He stressed that adequate safeguards must be put in place to prevent the misuse of state police by political office holders, noting that governors would eventually leave […]

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Senate Sets Wednesday for Crucial Vote on State Police Bill

The Nigerian Senate has scheduled Wednesday for the consideration and possible passage of the State Police Bill, a landmark constitutional amendment aimed at decentralising the country’s policing system to address growing security challenges. Lawmakers cut short their recess to deliberate on the proposed legislation, which seeks to amend the 1999 Constitution and establish a dual policing structure where federal and state police forces operate concurrently. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu formally transmitted the executive bill to the Senate on Tuesday through […]

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Akpabio Urges Full Senate Attendance Ahead of Historic Vote on State Police Bill

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has called on all senators to be present at Wednesday’s plenary session as the National Assembly prepares to consider a constitutional amendment seeking to establish state police services across Nigeria. Speaking during an emergency Senate sitting on Tuesday, Akpabio described the proposed State Police Bill as one of the most significant legislative reforms in the country’s democratic history, noting that it could fundamentally reshape Nigeria’s security architecture. He urged lawmakers to treat the exercise as a […]

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