Blog masonry

Three Suspected Bandits Killed as Security Forces Foil Kwara Attack

Three suspected bandits were killed and a kidnapped businessman rescued after security operatives foiled an attack on Aboki Community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. The attack, which occurred at about 10:15 p.m. on Tuesday, claimed the life of a resident identified simply as Musa after gunmen stormed the community and opened fire indiscriminately. The attackers abducted a businessman, Tuhkur Sanni, before residents alerted security agencies through the Kaiama Bokobaru emergency communication platform, prompting a swift response. […]

23/07/2026 7

1

Sports

Barcelona Boost Attack with €29m Karim Adeyemi Transfer

Barcelona Sign Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund Spanish champions Barcelona have completed the signing of German forward Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund on a five-year contract. The Catalan club announced on Thursday that the 24-year-old has signed a deal that will keep him at the club until June 30, 2031. The transfer is reportedly worth €29 million, with additional performance-related bonuses. Adeyemi becomes Barcelona's second major signing of the summer transfer window following the arrival of England international Anthony Gordon. […]

23/07/2026 3 1

News

Osun NUJ Condemns Political Violence, Calls for Peaceful Governorship Election

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State Council, has condemned the growing incidents of political violence ahead of the August 15 governorship election, urging all stakeholders to ensure a peaceful and credible electoral process. The union made the call in a communiqué issued after its July Congress held at the NUJ Secretariat in Osogbo. The journalists expressed concern over the rising political tension across the state and called on the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to remain […]

23/07/2026 6

News

Three Suspects Plead Guilty to Terrorism Charges Over Orire School Abduction

Three men arraigned by the Department of State Services (DSS) over the abduction of pupils and teachers in Orire Local Government Area have pleaded guilty to terrorism-related offences before the Federal High Court in Abuja. The defendants — Abdulrazak Umar, also known as Abu Khalifa or Abu Khalid; Yunusa Musa, also known as Yunusa Bin Musa; and Shamsu Adamu Sani, also known as Abu Itisar — admitted to being members of a proscribed terrorist organisation. The trio also pleaded guilty […]

23/07/2026 9

News

University of Ibadan Appoints Professor Peter Olapegba as New Vice Chancellor

The Governing Council of the University of Ibadan has appointed Professor Peter Olapegba as the institution's 14th substantive Vice Chancellor. The appointment was announced on Wednesday following the conclusion of the university's vice chancellor selection process. In a statement, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Chief Bisi Akande, said Professor Olapegba emerged as the successful candidate after a rigorous and transparent selection exercise. Akande explained that although six applications were initially received, two additional applications were submitted, bringing […]

22/07/2026 10

News

Court Rejects Sowore’s Bid to Tender Uncertified Document in Defamation Trial

A Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected an attempt by the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, to tender an uncertified court document in his defence against alleged criminal defamation charges. Sowore is being prosecuted by the Department of State Services (DSS) over allegations that he described President Bola Tinubu as a "criminal" in posts published on his X and Facebook accounts. At Wednesday's proceedings, Sowore's counsel, Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika (SAN), sought to tender the document […]

22/07/2026 6

News

Reps Suspend Bill to Ban Unbranded and Unfortified Cooking Oils

The House of Representatives has stepped down a bill seeking to prohibit the production, importation, distribution, sale, and consumption of unbranded and unfortified edible oils in Nigeria following extensive debate among lawmakers. The proposed legislation, sponsored by Chike Okafor, was scheduled for a second reading during Wednesday's plenary but was deferred to allow lawmakers more time to review its provisions and address concerns raised during deliberations. Presenting the bill, Okafor said the legislation aims to tackle public health risks associated […]

22/07/2026 4

News

Power Minister Calls for Stronger Police Action Against Energy Theft and Vandalism

The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has called on the Nigeria Police Force to intensify efforts to combat energy theft and the vandalism of critical power infrastructure across the country. The appeal was made during a courtesy visit to the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, where both parties agreed to strengthen collaboration aimed at protecting Nigeria's power infrastructure and improving energy security. Speaking during the meeting, the minister described energy theft and the destruction […]

22/07/2026 125

News

Court Reschedules Trial of Timipre Sylva’s Aides to October 5

A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the trial of five aides of former Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva, until October 5. The trial, which was scheduled to commence on Wednesday, was postponed because the presiding judge, Justice Peter Lifu, is away on an official assignment. The five defendants—Reuben Ayuba, Musa Mohammed, Friday Paul, Paganengigha Anagaha and Ayebaifie Suobite—were arraigned on July 1 by the Department of State Services (DSS) on a two-count charge bordering on allegedly concealing the […]

22/07/2026 5

...The Model of Professional Broadcasting

Three Suspected Bandits Killed as Security Forces Foil Kwara Attack

Barcelona Boost Attack with €29m Karim Adeyemi Transfer

Osun NUJ Condemns Political Violence, Calls for Peaceful Governorship Election

Three Suspects Plead Guilty to Terrorism Charges Over Orire School Abduction

University of Ibadan Appoints Professor Peter Olapegba as New Vice Chancellor

Court Rejects Sowore’s Bid to Tender Uncertified Document in Defamation Trial

Reps Suspend Bill to Ban Unbranded and Unfortified Cooking Oils

Power Minister Calls for Stronger Police Action Against Energy Theft and Vandalism

Court Reschedules Trial of Timipre Sylva’s Aides to October 5

Don't miss a beat