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The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of four passengers who were abducted in the early hours of March 5 along the Igbeti–Kishi road following a coordinated security operation. According to the command, the victims were kidnapped after armed hoodlums reportedly emerged from a nearby bush and blocked the road, intercepting a commercial bus travelling from Igbeti to Kishi. During the attack, the gunmen forcefully took four passengers […]

Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has asked political appointees in his administration who intend to contest elective offices in the 2027 general elections to openly declare their ambitions. The governor gave the directive on Thursday during the 2026 Iftar programme organised by the Oyo State Government at the frontage of the Banquet Hall, Government House, Agodi, in Ibadan. Makinde stated that those interested in contesting various political positions should […]

The Federal Executive Council has approved the implementation of a new Exit Benefit Scheme that will grant retiring federal civil servants a gratuity equivalent to 100 per cent of their total annual emolument. The scheme, which will take effect from January 1, 2026, is designed to strengthen the welfare framework of the federal civil service and ensure that officers who have served the government for at least 10 years retire […]

The Federal Executive Council has approved the implementation of a new Exit Benefit Scheme that will grant retiring federal civil servants a gratuity equivalent to 100 per cent of their total annual emolument. The scheme, which will take effect from January 1, 2026, is aimed at strengthening the welfare framework of the federal civil service and ensuring that officers who have served the government for at least 10 years retire […]

  Suspected members of the Lakurawa armed group attacked a police checkpoint in the early hours of Thursday at Bakinruwa/Maje in Bagudo Local Government Area of Kebbi State, killing two police officers on duty. Residents said the gunmen stormed the checkpoint in large numbers during the early hours of the morning while the officers were carrying out routine security duties. The attackers reportedly overpowered the policemen before setting fire to […]

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, Ismail Abba, has reiterated the commission’s commitment to improving the delivery of services to Nigerian pilgrims by strengthening coordination with its service provider. Abba made this known in Abuja during a strategic meeting with officials of Mashariq Aldhahabiya, a Saudi-based firm responsible for overseeing services provided to Nigerian pilgrims under the government quota in Saudi Arabia. The […]

The ECOWAS Parliament has called for stronger participation in regional trade and economic activities across West Africa, urging citizens, entrepreneurs, and businesses to make greater use of the opportunities created under existing regional integration frameworks. The appeal was made during a press briefing in Abuja ahead of activities marking the parliament’s 25th anniversary. Officials highlighted the importance of increased collaboration between governments, businesses, and citizens to strengthen economic ties among […]

The 2026 edition of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) has been officially postponed, with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announcing new dates for the continental tournament. Originally slated to take place in Morocco from 17 March to 3 April 2026, the competition has now been rescheduled to run from 25 July to 16 August of the same year. CAF explained that the decision to postpone the tournament […]

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Kano Strategic Command has successfully apprehended a suspected drug trafficker, identified as 45-year-old Ashiru Bala, following an intelligence-driven operation that led to the seizure of a large consignment of codeine-based cough syrup. The operation highlights the agency’s ongoing efforts to curb the distribution of controlled substances and protect communities from the dangers posed by illicit drugs. According to officials, Bala was arrested at […]