12 YEARS after, Chibok parents plead for rescue of abducted schoolgirls
Twelve years after the abduction of 276 schoolgirls from Chibok in Borno State, parents of the victims have called on the Nigerian government, the United Nations and the international community to renew efforts to secure the release of those still missing. In an open letter on Monday signed by Yana Galang and Zanna Lawan on […]
SIX year-old girl murdered, head severed in Ibadan
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old suspect linked to the killing of a six-year-old girl and recovered the victim’s head from him in Oyo State. In a Sunday statement signed by the Command’s spokesperson, Olayinka Ayanlade, the tragic incident occurred on April 11, 2026, in Adigun Village, Olorunda Ogunsola area of Ibadan, […]
ARMED Robbers Attack Adegbodu Twins’ Home Eight Days After Taiwo’s Burial
The family of the late Taiwo Adegbodu has again been thrown into distress following an attack on their residence by armed robbers, just eight days after his burial. The development comes after a Night of Tribute was held in honour of Taiwo on March 30, 2026, where friends, fans and sympathisers celebrated his life and […]
Tinubu seeks Senate approval to borrow $6bn
President Bola Tinubu has requested the Senate’s approval to secure external loans totaling $6 billion to support government financing needs. The request was conveyed in two separate letters addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and read during Tuesday’s plenary. In the first letter, the President sought approval to obtain a $5 billion loan from Abu […]
EKSU students cry out for protection as armed robbers raid hostels
Students of Ekiti State University have raised concerns over a surge in armed robbery attacks targeting hostels, particularly around the Phase 2 area of the campus. In a statement issued on Monday, the Students’ Union, led by its president, Osunyomi Hezekalh , condemned the incidents, describing them as a threat to students’ safety and academic […]
Foreign affairs minister Tuggar resigns
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has resigned from his position to pursue his political ambition to run for governor of Bauchi State. This was disclosed on Monday in a brief statement by the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa. He said, “The resignation of the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs is confirmed.” It was […]
MAKINDE offers Oyo workers N10,000 salary top-up over fuel price hike
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has announced that all workers in the state would be entitled to a N10,000 top-up on their salary for a period of three months. Makinde disclosed this at a programme held in the state’s capital, Ibadan, on Monday. According to the governor, the top-up is necessary to cushion the effects […]
NYSC official arraigned in Ogun court over death of corps member
An official of the National Youth Service Corps in Ogun State, Abass Olalekan, was on Monday arraigned before the Magistrate Court at Isabo, Abeokuta, on two counts of conspiracy and unlawful procurement of abortion for one Victoria Ariyo, a corper serving in the state until her death last Tuesday, allegedly due to complications from abortion […]
TINUBU, Wife arrive UK for historic state visit
President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu touched down at Stansted Airport on Tuesday afternoon, marking the start of a landmark state visit to the United Kingdom. The presidential aircraft landed shortly after 3:00 p.m. local time under clear skies, as captured in a post and footage shared via X by the Special […]
FG declares Thursday, Friday public holidays for Eid-el-Fitr
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr, which signifies the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government. In a statement on Tuesday […]