By Ayomide Otitoju Three passengers have been confirmed dead following the derailment of a train on the Warri–Itakpe corridor, according to the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC). The NRC confirmed the incident in a statement issued by its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Kayode Opeifa, saying emergency response teams and relevant authorities had been deployed…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Minister of Power, Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, has outlined ongoing reforms in the electricity sector, saying early improvements are already emerging following the implementation of a structured reform strategy anchored on execution discipline, clear milestones, and public accountability. Speaking after his swearing-in by the Minister of Power, Tegbe expressed appreciation to President…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has projected Lagos as a leading hub for business, innovation, and economic growth in Africa, describing the state as a gateway to the continent’s economic future and a prime destination for global investment. Tinubu made the remarks on Monday at the opening of the third edition of Invest Lagos,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Ogun Central Senator and ex-Commissioner for Health, Iyabo Obasanjo, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing what she described as persistent disrespect, rejection, and unfair treatment by the party’s leadership in Ogun State. Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, announced her resignation in a letter dated May 31…
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…
