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Experts, CSOs divided on subsidy as Nigerians face worsening hardship.

Experts and civil society groups are divided over growing calls for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to introduce palliatives or restore fuel subsidies in response to the sharp rise in petrol prices caused by increasing global crude oil costs. The surge in oil prices followed the 24-day conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, which disrupted global energy markets and pushed crude prices above $100 per barrel, well above Nigeria’s 2026 budget benchmark of $64 per barrel. Although the […]

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Five OYRTMA Officials Injured, Vehicles Damaged In Clash With Okada Riders At Soka

Five officials of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) were injured and several operational vehicles damaged during a violent clash at Soka Junction, Ibadan, on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, during enforcement of the state’s QR-coded jacket policy for commercial motorcyclists. The incident disrupted traffic in the area and highlighted growing resistance to the government’s ongoing regulatory exercise for okada riders. The enforcement team, constituted by the Executive Chairman of OYRTMA, Major Adesagba Adekoya (retd.), began operations earlier in […]

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Soludo appoints new SSG.

Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has approved the appointment of Mrs Chiamaka Nnake as the new Secretary to the State Government. The appointment marks a significant addition to the state’s leadership team, with Nnake bringing a strong background in finance, economic planning and public sector administration to the role. At 39, she is regarded as a seasoned professional whose experience cuts across strategy development, fiscal management and policy implementation. A native of Nawfia in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra […]

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Eight dead as terrorists bomb bridge in Niger.

Eight persons lost their lives on Monday after suspected terrorists detonated an improvised explosive device along Luma Road in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The attackers also reportedly blew up a bridge linking the Luma, Babana and Agwara communities, a major route used by residents and traders heading to the popular Monday market at Babana. The destruction of the bridge caused severe disruption to movement in the area and left many residents stranded. The attack happened in the […]

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Makinde offers Oyo workers N10,000 salary top-up over fuel price hike.

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has announced that workers in the state will receive a N10,000 salary top-up for three months. Makinde made the announcement on Monday at an event held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. He said the intervention was introduced to cushion the effects of the fuel price hike and will take effect from April, with the possibility of an extension if the situation persists. According to the governor, all workers in the Oyo State civil service […]

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IG warns newly promoted officers against corruption, abuse of office.

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has warned newly promoted senior officers against corruption, abuse of office, and indiscipline, stressing that misconduct will not be tolerated under his leadership. Disu gave the warning on Monday during the decoration ceremony of officers promoted to the ranks of Assistant Inspectors-General of Police and Commissioners of Police at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. He said the promotion was not merely a reward but a weighty responsibility that places the officers under greater scrutiny […]

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Police arrest Baruwa after NURTW secretariat takeover

Police on Monday arrested Tajudeen Baruwa after he led members of his faction to seize control of the National Union of Road Transport Workers’ national secretariat in Abuja. The arrest came just hours after Baruwa and his supporters stormed the union’s headquarters, attempting to take over from the faction led by Ayinde Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo. The takeover marked a new development in the ongoing leadership dispute between the Baruwa and MC Oluomo factions, which has persisted since […]

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2027: Nine PDP aspirants battle for Oyo gov ticket

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has directed his advisory council to engage with credible governorship aspirants within the Peoples Democratic Party ahead of the 2027 election. The council, chaired by Senior Advocate of Nigeria Bolaji Ayorinde, has been tasked with meeting all PDP aspirants to understand their plans for the state and provide recommendations for a candidate who would continue the “Omituntun 3.0” agenda. Invitation letters have reportedly been sent to all aspirants to ensure a level playing field. Some […]

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Iyabo Ojo threatens legal action against Baba Ijesha over comment about her children

Actress Iyabo Ojo, popularly known as Queen Mother, has threatened legal action against actor Baba Ijesha following his recent interview on the ‘Talk to B’ podcast hosted by Biola Adebayo. In the interview on Sunday, Baba Ijesha claimed that Iyabo Ojo had once entrusted her children to his care, while denying allegations of pedophilia made against him in 2021 by comedienne Princess. Reacting to the interview, Iyabo Ojo, who had opposed Baba Ijesha during his trial, warned him against spreading […]

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