News

The Oyo State Executive Council has approved the sum of N5.8 billion as compensation for more than 900 property owners affected by the ongoing Ibadan Circular Road project, a major infrastructure initiative aimed at transforming transportation and urban development in the state. The decision was reached during a council meeting presided over by Governor Seyi Makinde, as part of broader efforts to address the impact of the project on residents […]

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the death of Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to Algeria, Mohammed Mahmud Lele, who passed away at the age of 50. His death was confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which disclosed that the diplomat died in the early hours of April 19, 2026, in Ankara after a prolonged illness. The announcement has been met with deep sorrow within diplomatic circles and across government institutions, […]

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the remand of six defendants in the custody of the Department of State Services following their arraignment on a 13-count charge bordering on alleged terrorism-related offences. The court proceedings commenced in the early afternoon, with the prosecution led by the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, informing the court that the charges against the defendants were ready to be formally presented. […]

A middle-aged woman, identified as Oluwasola Adebayo, has died after reportedly collapsing while accompanying her child to a Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) centre in Ilara-Mokin, located in Ifedore Local Government Area. The tragic incident occurred on Tuesday and has left residents of the quiet community in shock. Eyewitnesses said the woman began to show signs of weakness shortly after arriving near the examination venue. Moments later, she reportedly slumped, […]

The Central Bank of Nigeria has issued a strong warning to Nigerians over the growing circulation of fake messages and online communications falsely presented as originating from the Bank. In a statement released on Tuesday, the apex bank raised concern about a noticeable rise in fraudulent emails, text messages, and social media posts crafted to deceive members of the public. These messages are designed to appear legitimate, often mimicking official […]

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have killed a member of the Man O’ War Nigeria, Dasola Sanusi, following an ambush on commuters along the Ibadan–Ago-Iwoye Expressway linking Oyo State and Ogun State. The attack occurred around 6:30 pm on Saturday as a group of officers was returning from an outing in Ibadan. Shortly after passing the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria area, armed men opened fire indiscriminately on vehicles along […]

Barring any last-minute change, the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, is expected to resign his position to pursue his governorship ambition in Oyo State. According to sources within government circles, the minister may step down either today or before the end of the week. His planned resignation comes after the March 31 deadline earlier given to political appointees, but follows a recent meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, where he […]

A dispatch rider has lost his life in a fatal road accident in the Motorways Inward Estate area of Alapere after a collision with a tanker. The incident involved an empty tanker belonging to NIPCO, which reportedly rammed into the moving motorcycle. Preliminary findings indicate that the tanker driver was allegedly speeding at the time of the crash, leading to the violent impact that resulted in the rider’s instant death. […]

The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 42 suspected illegal miners in connection with the abduction of a traditional ruler in Ifelodun Local Government Area. The Commissioner of Police, Ojo Adekimi, said the arrests were made during a coordinated security operation launched after the monarch was kidnapped by armed men at his residence in the Olayinka community. According to the police, the operation was driven by actionable […]