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Tension erupted in parts of Oyo State on Wednesday as youths and residents staged a protest over the recent abduction of students and teachers in the state. The protesters, who marched through major streets in Ogbomoso, were seen chanting slogans demanding the immediate release of the victims. Residents expressed anger over the worsening security situation and the rising economic hardship, accusing the government of failing to adequately protect lives and […]

The Office of the Special Adviser on Security in Oyo State has urged residents to exercise caution and responsibility when sharing security-related information, stressing the importance of accurate and verified reports. In a statement issued by the Special Adviser on Security, Fatai Owoseni Fagbenro, citizens were encouraged to embrace the principle of “see something, say something” while ensuring that any information passed to authorities is credible and properly confirmed. According […]

Nigerian Afrobeats star Wizkid has become the first African artist to surpass 11 billion streams on Spotify across all credits. The achievement was announced on Tuesday by music statistics platform ChartsAfrica, which highlighted the singer’s dominance on the streaming platform. According to the report, Wizkid remains the first African artist to reach the 1 billion, 2 billion, 10 billion and now 11 billion Spotify streams milestones. The milestone comes shortly […]

The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, has called on South-West leaders and stakeholders to take urgent steps to address rising insecurity following the abduction of students and teachers in Oyo State. Speaking during a television interview on Tuesday, Adams described the attack in Oriire Local Government Area as disturbing and highly condemnable. He said the mass abduction in Yorubaland was a serious warning sign that the region must […]

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the price of aviation fuel, also known as Jet A1, from N1,750 to N1,650 per litre in a move aimed at easing operational costs for airlines and ensuring stable fuel supply across the country. The refinery also introduced a 30-day interest-free credit facility backed by bank guarantees for marketers and airline operators, alongside a transition from a dollar-denominated pricing structure to a naira-based model. The […]

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday granted bail to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in the sum of N100m over charges bordering on alleged breach of national security. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, while ruling on the bail application, imposed several conditions for the former governor’s release. The court ruled that the surety must reside in either Maitama or Asokoro in Abuja and must deposit the original Certificate of […]

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, as well as the killing of residents in Katsina State, describing the incidents as evidence of what he called a collapse of leadership under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Atiku expressed grief over the reported killing of one of the teachers kidnapped during the Ogbomoso attack, warning that worsening insecurity across the […]

Condemnations have continued to trail Friday’s bandits’ attack on three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, where about 30 students and teachers were kidnapped, while two persons were killed. The attack, which occurred on May 16, saw armed bandits storm Community Grammar School, Baptist Nursery and Primary School, and L.A. Primary School, abducting staff, students and pupils. Public outrage intensified after a viral video surfaced on Monday […]

Teachers in some public schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State on Monday staged a peaceful protest, demanding the immediate rescue and safe release of their abducted colleagues and students following the recent attack on schools in the area. The protesters, who gathered in the early hours of the day, carried placards with different inscriptions while chanting solidarity songs and calling on the government and security agencies to […]