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Three in custody for abduction of Oyo resident.

The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of three suspected kidnappers linked to the abduction of a resident, Marian Remi, in Ido Local Government Area. The suspects, identified as Musa Ajibola (29), Hassan Mohammadu (63), and Umaru Hassan (19), were apprehended on April 21 at Latayo Farm Settlement, Ile-Idu, following actionable intelligence provided by members of the public. According to police authorities, the arrest was made after a coordinated operation ordered by the Commissioner of Police. Investigations revealed […]

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Elephant invades Oyo community, kills one.

One person has been confirmed dead and another is missing after a wild elephant attacked residents in Innayin Community, Oyo State. The incident occurred at about 3:30 pm on Thursday when the animal suddenly appeared in the area, causing panic among residents. Security operatives, working alongside local vigilantes and hunters, responded swiftly after receiving a distress call. On arrival, they discovered the lifeless body of a 45-year-old man, Ibrahim Tijani, in a nearby bush with injuries consistent with an animal […]

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FG raises allowances, boosts welfare for civil servants.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved a comprehensive increase in peculiar allowances and welfare benefits for civil servants, aiming to improve take-home pay and boost morale across the public service. The announcement was made on Friday by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, during a press briefing in Abuja. She explained that the reforms, endorsed by the Federal Executive Council, will affect workers under both the Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure (CONPSS) and the […]

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Tinubu seeks Senate approval for fresh $516m loan.

President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the approval of the Senate to secure a fresh loan of $516,333,070 to support ongoing infrastructure development. In a letter addressed to the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, the President explained that the proposed loan is to be sourced from Deutsche Bank. The funds are intended to finance aspects of the already approved borrowing plan tied to the Sokoto–Badagry 1,000-kilometre Super Highway project, a major initiative aimed at improving connectivity and boosting economic […]

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Two sustain gunshot wounds as police foil kidnap attempt in Oyo.

Two people sustained gunshot injuries during a failed kidnap attempt in the Old Kara area of Bodija, within Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State. According to the state Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, the incident occurred around 7:50 p.m. on April 21, 2026. He explained that the swift response of security operatives, supported by local hunters, thwarted what was believed to be a planned abduction. Police said they received a distress call from a resident reporting that […]

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JUST IN: Telcos begin compensation payments for poor service today, says NCC

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has assured subscribers that compensation for poor quality of service will begin immediately, following its directive to telecommunications operators. The Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Aminu Maida, disclosed this while speaking to journalists at a media roundtable in Ikeja. He stated that affected customers would start receiving compensation in the form of airtime within 24 to 48 hours. Maida explained that the directive to compensate subscribers was part of ongoing efforts to improve service […]

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Peter Obi, Bala Mohammed in closed-door meeting

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested Senate approval for a fresh external borrowing of $516.3 million to finance key sections of the proposed Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway. The request was conveyed in a letter addressed to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and read during plenary on Thursday. According to the President, the loan—expected to be sourced from Deutsche Bank—will fund Sections 1, 1A and 1B of the 1,000-kilometre highway project, a flagship initiative under the administration’s infrastructure development agenda. Tinubu […]

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Breaking: Senate begins screening of ministerial nominee Darma

The Senate has commenced the screening of Muttaqha Rabe Darma for appointment as a minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Darma appeared before lawmakers in the chamber on Thursday, where he was formally introduced and began responding to questions from senators as part of the confirmation process. His nomination followed a request by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who on Wednesday asked the Senate to screen and confirm him for a ministerial position. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, read the […]

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Cross River dismisses report of new COVID-19 cases

The Cross River State Government has dismissed reports claiming the emergence of 10 new COVID-19 cases, describing the information as misleading and inaccurate. In a statement issued in Calabar, the Commissioner for Health, Henry Ayuk, clarified that as of April 23, 2026, the state has recorded only one confirmed case of COVID-19. According to him, the single confirmed case involves a foreign national currently receiving treatment and responding well. Ayuk explained that the 10 individuals mentioned in the earlier report […]

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