By Ayomide Otitoju Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has disclosed that schoolchildren and teachers abducted by suspected bandits in Oriire Local Government Area are being held within the Old Oyo National Park. The governor made the disclosure in an update on rescue operations released on Friday, nearly four weeks after the victims were kidnapped during…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governors across Nigeria have called on citizens to embrace unity, peace, patriotism, and democratic values as the nation marks the 2026 Democracy Day anniversary, paying tribute to the sacrifices of the heroes of the June 12 struggle. In separate messages commemorating the occasion, the governors described June 12 as a symbol of…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced five suspects to 25 years imprisonment each for their involvement in the November 21, 2025 attack on St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, in Niger State. Justice Binta Nyako handed down the sentence on Thursday after the defendants, including two Nigerien nationals, pleaded guilty to…
By Ayomide Otitoju The accident, according to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), involved a commercial minibus, popularly known as “Korokpe,” and a Toyota Tundra pickup truck with registration number EPE 554 YC. Preliminary findings at the scene indicated that the minibus driver sustained severe injuries and died instantly due to the impact of…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has issued a stern warning to bandits, kidnappers, and sponsors of terrorism, declaring that those threatening Nigeria’s peace and security will face the full force of the law. In his nationwide Democracy Day broadcast on Friday, the President said the window of surrender and repentance for criminal elements would…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to continue holding his administration accountable, insisting that constructive criticism is a core requirement of democratic governance. In a Democracy Day message on Friday, the President said disagreement with those in authority should not lead to despair about the country’s future. “Criticise me, disagree with…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu on Friday addressed the nation as part of activities marking the 2026 Democracy Day celebration, outlining his administration’s achievements, ongoing reforms, security efforts, and plans to tackle the country’s challenges while urging Nigerians to remain committed to democratic values. In his nationwide broadcast, the President praised the resilience of…
By Ayomide Otitoju The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Magdalene Ajani, on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. According to the statement, the declaration underscores the significance of June 12 in Nigeria’s democratic history and honours the courage, resilience and…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned that about 80,000 children are at risk of cholera as heavy rainfall, widespread flooding and mass displacement continue to worsen humanitarian conditions in parts of West and Central Africa. In a statement, UNICEF’s Regional Office for West and Central Africa said the deteriorating situation has heightened the…
