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Calls for a change in leadership in Delta State have intensified ahead of the 2027 elections, with supporters of Great Ovedje Ogboru advocating his candidacy as a solution to persistent poverty and underdevelopment despite the state’s oil wealth. The advocates expressed concern over what they described as widespread hardship in the state, noting that many […]
The Ijaw Youth Congress (IYC) has urged the Federal Government to prioritise the rehabilitation and full operation of key ports across the Niger Delta, citing the need for balanced infrastructure development nationwide. In a statement issued on Sunday by its spokesman, Binebai Princewill, the group acknowledged ongoing efforts by the administration of Bola Tinubu to […]
Residents were seen scooping fuel from a fallen tanker on Sunday along the Academy–Iwo Road Expressway in Ibadan, Oyo State, in a viral video shared by Oyo Affairs, raising renewed concerns over public safety and indulgence in a practice authorities say continues to claim lives despite repeated warnings. The footage, now widely circulated on social […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Inspector-General Olatunji Disu has ordered a nationwide reduction of police tactical teams to improve supervision. This move aims to address public complaints and ensure professional standards. By streamlining these units, the leadership seeks to build a more accountable force. Under the new directive, Zonal and State Commands are limited […]
The Kwara State Government has confirmed that three worshippers have been rescued following an early morning attack on a church in Omugo community, Ifelodun Local Government Area. Gunmen reportedly stormed the ECWA church during Sunday service, abducting 13 congregants and causing panic among worshippers and residents in the area. Security operatives, including the police, military […]
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has accused labour leaders of planning a violent protest in Osogbo over the ongoing dispute surrounding local government allocations. In a statement issued by its Director of Media, Kola Olabisi, the party alleged that the Joint Labour Movement intended to target branches of a commercial bank […]
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has condemned the reported physical and sexual assaults on women and girls during the Alue-Do Festival in Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State. In a statement issued on Sunday, the First Lady described the incidents as “degrading and barbaric,” expressing concern over viral videos showing victims being […]
Nathaniel Anigbo, a former chairman of the Anambra State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has been buried in his hometown of Agulu in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State. Anigbo, who also served as vice chairman of the Agulu People’s Union, was known for his involvement in community development initiatives during […]
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has expressed support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, stating that continuity is necessary to sustain the progress recorded under the current administration. Obasa made the statement on Sunday in Ikeja during an interfaith prayer session organised to mark the President’s 74th birthday. […]
Real Madrid secured a dramatic 3-2 win over city rivals, Atletico Madrid on Sunday night, with Vinícius Júnior delivering a match-winning performance to keep Los Blancos firmly in the La Liga title race. The high-stakes encounter at the Santiago Bernabéu came just hours after Barcelona recorded a narrow 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano, piling pressure […]
