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Eid-el-Fitr: NSCDC deploys over 1,700 officers in Oyo.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Oyo State has deployed 1,705 personnel to key locations across the state as part of measures to boost security ahead of the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. State Commandant, Augustine Padonu, disclosed this while briefing officers before their deployment, noting that the personnel have been strategically positioned to ensure effective monitoring of critical public areas. He explained that the operation covers Eid prayer grounds, markets, motor parks, recreational centres, major highways, and other locations expected […]

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UK visit: ‘Naija no dey carry last’ – King Charles says while addressing Tinubu

King Charles III has praised Nigeria’s rapid transformation, highlighting its cultural influence and global relevance during a state engagement with President Bola Tinubu in the United Kingdom. The monarch made the remarks while hosting Tinubu and his wife, Oluremi Tinubu, alongside members of the royal family and council at Windsor Castle. He described Nigeria as a nation undergoing remarkable progress, stating that the country “has not merely changed, it has arrived.” Charles III also emphasised the strong cultural and social […]

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Oyo plans loan scheme for youths in agribusiness

The Oyo State Government has announced plans to begin the disbursement of loans to young farmers across the state as part of efforts to strengthen agribusiness and promote youth participation in agriculture. The Director-General of the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency, Debo Akande, disclosed this during a press conference held in Ibadan. He stated that the initiative, scheduled to commence next week, is designed to create practical opportunities for young people in agriculture, a sector identified as vital for economic […]

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Lagos court fines ship, 10 sailors $6m for cocaine smuggling —NDLEA.

A judge of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has convicted 10 Filipino sailors alongside their merchant vessel, MV Nord Bosporus, over the importation of 20 kilograms of cocaine into Nigeria. The arrests were made at the Apapa seaport in November 2025 after authorities intercepted the illegal consignment. Following the discovery, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency filed multiple charges against the vessel and its crew. During court proceedings, the defendants entered guilty pleas under a plea bargain arrangement. […]

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Gunmen kidnap four cocoa farmers in Oyo.

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted four cocoa farmers at the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria, located in the Idi-Ayunre area of Ibadan. The victims were reportedly visiting the facility when the attackers struck. According to an eyewitness who managed to escape, the armed men emerged from the surrounding bush and intercepted their vehicle while they were heading toward one of the institute’s sections. Security authorities confirmed the incident, noting that swift response efforts led to the rescue of […]

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Police arrest suspect for murder, exhume victim’s body in Rivers.

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old man, Robinson Uche, in connection with the killing of a 42-year-old resident, Shedrack Chukwem, in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State. Police investigations revealed that the suspect allegedly acted as part of a group involved in the incident. During interrogation, Uche reportedly confessed to participating in the crime, which occurred on December 17, 2025. According to his statement, he and four others were assigned to bring the victim to the […]

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Labour Party sets May 23rd for presidential primaries.

The Labour Party has fixed May 23, 2026, as the date for its presidential primaries in preparation for the 2027 general elections, according to decisions reached at a recent meeting of its National Executive Council (NEC) in Abuja. The meeting was attended by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, underscoring the party’s commitment to due process and electoral compliance. As part of its outlined timetable, the party will submit its updated membership register to INEC on April 15, 2026. […]

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Police probe man’s viral claim of killing 32 in Oyo.

The Oyo State Police Command has commenced an investigation following the emergence of a viral video in which an individual identified as Shawama allegedly claimed responsibility for the killing of 32 people. In an official response, the Command clarified that there is no record indicating that the individual has ever been arrested or detained by its operatives. Despite this, authorities stated that the claims made in the video are being treated with utmost seriousness due to their grave nature. According […]

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Papa Ajasco’s claim of being broke untrue, says Wale Adenuga.

Veteran filmmaker and Chief Executive Officer of Wale Adenuga Productions, Wale Adenuga, has firmly refuted claims made by actor Abiodun Ayoyinka, popularly known as Papa Ajasco, that he is experiencing financial hardship. The controversy emerged after Ayoyinka publicly suggested that he was struggling financially despite his long-standing role in the widely known television series Papa Ajasco and Company. His remarks generated widespread reactions, prompting Adenuga to respond and clarify the situation. In his reaction, Adenuga described the claims as inaccurate […]

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