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Arrest Buhari Too, Sowore Reacts To Emefiele's Arrest

Court Deals Fresh Blow to Sowore, Orders Him to Remain in Custody Until June 30

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the continued detention of Omoyele Sowore, presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), pending a ruling on...

The Oyo State Government under Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the reconstruction of Ijio-Idiko-Ile Road which is one of the roads in the Oke Ogun geo-political zone in the state. Makinde also disclosed that he had given the go-ahead for the renovation of Iseyin Township Hall. Makinde, made these known during a town hall meeting held at Iseyin Town Hall in Iseyin Local Government Area, on Thursday. In his speech, Makinde informed the audience that construction is still going on at the Ladoke Akintola University, Ogbomoso campus's College of Agricultural Science and Renewable Natural Resources, Iseyin Campus. He declared that Oba Abdul Ganiy Adekunle Salau, the most recent Aseyin of Iseyin, would be honored by having the campus lecture hall bear his name.

NEWS1 week ago

‘They’ll Be Free Soon’ – DIG Gives Fresh Update on Abducted Oyo Pupils, Teachers

The South-West Coordinating Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG), Adegoke Fayoade, has reassured Nigerians that the abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo State will soon regain their...

NEWS2 weeks ago

Midnight Horror in Kaduna: Gunmen Kill Nine, Injure 11 in Fresh Community Attack

At least nine persons have been killed and 11 others injured following a deadly attack on Angwan Magaji community in Kamaru Ward of Kauru Local Government...

NEWS4 weeks ago

“I Know the Politicians Behind Oyo School Kidnap, I’ll Expose Them All” — Sunday Igboho

Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has alleged that certain politicians are behind the recent abduction of students in Oriire Local Government...

NEWS3 months ago

BREAKING: Minister of Power Adelabu Resigns, Joins Oyo Governorship Race

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has resigned from his position in the Federal Executive Council to pursue his governorship ambition in Oyo State. Adelabu’s resignation...

Residents Panic Over Gunmen Invasion In Abakaliki

NEWS3 months ago

Black Monday in Niger State: IED Explosion Kills Eight Travellers

At least eight persons have been confirmed dead following a deadly improvised explosive device (IED) explosion in Niger State on Monday, in what residents have described...

NEWS4 months ago

JUST IN: Panic on Abuja–Kaduna Rail as Train Derails, Passengers Injured

Passengers were thrown into panic on Monday after a train operating along the Abuja–Kaduna rail corridor derailed, leaving several passengers injured and disrupting services on the...

NEWS5 months ago

NAHCON Chair Resigns As Allegations Rock Hajj Commission

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Usman, has resigned from office amid allegations of financial and...

Crime5 months ago

Shock in Ebonyi: Two Monarchs Arrested Over Brutal Killings In Okporojo

In a dramatic turn of events, Ebonyi State police have arrested the coordinator of Amasiri Development Centre, Anya Baron-Ogbonnia, along with two traditional rulers, following the...

Troops apprehend 7 bandits, kidnappers, rescue 2 victims

NEWS5 months ago

Bandits Strike Again in Kaduna, Abduct Six in Fresh Overnight Attack

Barely a week after the abduction of 177 church worshippers in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, suspected bandits have launched another attack in the...