At least 15 people were killed after a powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday, causing widespread destruction, collapsing buildings, and prompting tsunami warnings across parts of the Pacific region. The offshore quake struck south of General Santos City, a major urban centre with a population of about 720,000, prompting authorities to order…
Iran and Israel exchanged direct military strikes on Monday for the first time since a fragile ceasefire halted five weeks of conflict, heightening concerns that the region could slide back into a full-scale war. Iran launched a barrage of missiles at Israel overnight, prompting retaliatory strikes by Israel on military targets inside the Islamic Republic….
By Ayomide Otitoju The Oyo State Government has demolished a building allegedly used as a hideout by the kidnappers of Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, sister of former Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, and her twin sons. The demolition, carried out early Monday, came less than 48 hours after security operatives secured the release of…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has sustained aerial surveillance operations in support of efforts to rescue teachers and pupils abducted from Yawota and Ahoro-Esinele communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. This was disclosed by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde during a courtesy visit by a delegation led by the…
By Moyinoluwa Ojegbade A widely reported kidnapping case involving a 12-year-old pupil in Ibadan has renewed concerns over security challenges in parts of Oyo State and the wider South-West region. The pupil was reportedly abducted in the Challenge/Orita Challenge area of Ibadan while on the way to school. The incident occurred within the Oluyole Local…
By Moyinoluwa Ojegbade . Ogun State, one of Nigeria’s most economically significant states due to its strategic location, thriving industrial activities, and proximity to Lagos, continues to grapple with challenges related to poor road infrastructure and insecurity. Several communities across the state have repeatedly raised concerns over the deteriorating condition of roads and growing…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the Director-General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu, on his appointment as President of the Nigeria Aquatics Federation. Fatodu’s appointment was announced on Friday by the Director-General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, as part of efforts to strengthen governance and improve…
By Otitoju Otitoju Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has cautioned political actors against politicising the recent abduction of pupils and teachers in Oyo State, urging security agencies to prioritise rescue operations and strengthen the country’s security framework. Falana made the call on Friday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he criticised statements…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has fixed June 9, 2026, to rule on the bail application filed by self-styled relationship therapist, Blessing Nkiruka Okoro, who is standing trial over an alleged ₦36 million property fraud. At the resumed hearing, counsel to the defendant, P.I. Nwafuru, urged the court to grant…