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The Oyo State Police Command has clarified that the students, pupils and teachers abducted during last Friday’s attack on three schools in Oriire Local Government Area are yet to be rescued. In a statement issued on Friday, the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, dismissed rumours circulating on social media claiming that the victims had regained freedom. According to the statement, security agencies are still carrying out intensive operations to secure […]

The Oyo State Government has dismissed viral social media reports claiming that teachers and students abducted during last Friday’s attack on three schools in Oriire Local Government Area had regained freedom. The government described the reports circulating online as false and misleading, urging members of the public to disregard unverified information capable of creating confusion and unnecessary tension among residents and families of the victims. The attack, which occurred in […]

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has intensified health and safety measures across the country’s international airports following renewed concerns over the outbreak of the Ebola Virus Disease in parts of Central Africa. The authority said the move is aimed at preventing any possible importation of the deadly virus into Nigeria while ensuring the safety of passengers, airport workers, and other stakeholders within the aviation sector. As part of […]

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has retained the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 26.5 percent, maintaining its current monetary policy stance amid ongoing efforts to stabilise the economy and control inflationary pressures. The apex bank also retained all other key monetary parameters following the conclusion of the 305th meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) held in Abuja. The Standing Lending Facility and Standing Deposit Facility corridor around the […]

Governor Seyi Makinde has signed Executive Order No. 1 of 2026 to regulate associations, groups and organisations providing security and allied services across Oyo State. The development was announced in a statement shared on the governor’s official page on Thursday. According to the statement, the executive order is designed to ensure that all groups involved in security-related activities operate within guidelines approved by the state government. Makinde said the measure […]

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose second term in office expires on July 31, 2026. The appointment has generated widespread attention due to Aina’s age and professional background. He is set to turn 40 in July and will become the youngest registrar in the history of the examination body. Professor Aina studied […]

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress governorship primary election ahead of the 2027 polls. In a statement personally signed on Wednesday, Fubara said his decision came after consultations with family members, friends, and political associates. He added that he would support whichever candidate eventually emerges as the party’s flagbearer in the state. The governor’s withdrawal has sparked fresh political discussions in Rivers State as […]

The Nigeria Labour Congress has signalled the possibility of another major confrontation with the Federal Government over the worsening economic condition facing Nigerian workers, declaring that organised labour will continue to push for improved wages and better welfare packages. President of the NLC, Joe Ajaero, gave the indication during the unveiling of the roadmap for the 50th anniversary celebration of the Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union in Abuja. […]

Ahead of Thursday’s governorship primaries of the All Progressives Congress, resistance to consensus arrangements has intensified across several states, as many aspirants rejected pressure to step down and insisted on participating in the contest. The development comes despite efforts by party leaders, governors, and stakeholders to reduce internal disputes through endorsements and consensus agreements ahead of the 2027 general elections. In many APC-controlled states, incumbent governors and preferred candidates have […]