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The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, has called for the introduction of community policing to help reduce crime in Oyo State. The traditional ruler made the appeal during a meeting with security stakeholders and community leaders. He believes that involving local people in security matters will make it easier to tackle crime effectively. According […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly reaffirmed its readiness to participate fully in the 2027 general elections. The party dismissed rumours suggesting it was being excluded or weakened ahead of the polls. Party leaders insisted that the ADC remains united and focused on presenting strong candidates across the country. According to the party, recent […]
The second edition of the Africa Commodities Conference and Exhibition (ACCE) is set to hold in Abuja this month, with organisers promising a stronger focus on Nigeria’s mining value chain, particularly artisanal and small-scale miners (ASM), whose role remains critical yet under-capitalised. Chief Executive Officer of Mica Equity Allocation Ltd and promoter of […]
An unrestrained illegal lithium mining and rising criminality is pushing communities along the Oyo–Kwara border into a deepening security crisis, as fresh findings link the booming illicit trade to a spike in kidnappings, ransom payments, and deadly attacks. What residents now grimly call a “new normal” unfolded in Soro Village, along the Malete […]
The Obidient Movement has called for calm among its supporters following growing speculation about a possible political realignment involving Peter Obi and other opposition figures ahead of the next election cycle. In a statement released on Saturday via X, the group’s National Coordinator, Yunusa Tanko, said Mr Obi is currently engaged in consultations with political […]
Team Nigeria’s mixed 4x100m relay squad has qualified for the final at the ongoing World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana, after finishing fourth in their heat with a record-breaking performance. The Nigerian quartet of Favour Ashe, Jennifer Chukwuka-Obi, Chidera Ezeakor and Maria Thompson clocked 40.24 seconds to set a new African record. They progressed alongside […]
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday urged residents of Badagry to preserve the legacy of the late Akran of Badagry, De Wheno Aholu Menu Toyi I, describing the monarch as a symbol of unity, fairness and cultural heritage. The governor made the call during a funeral outing thanksgiving service held in honour of the […]
The “No. 9 curse” has become a haunting narrative in West London, where high-profile strikers wearing the iconic jersey have consistently struggled to replicate their previous form. From Fernando Torres and Alvaro Morata to the record-breaking return of Romelu Lukaku, a succession of world-class talents have found the weight of the shirt too heavy to […]
Public officials visiting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have been urged to approach such engagements as opportunities for strategic learning rather than routine or ceremonial interactions, according to Convener of BAT Ideological Group, Bamidele Atoyebi. Atoyebi argued that visits to the Presidential Villa should not be reduced to “a mere social outing or a vacation in […]
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has endorsed the Solid Minerals Excellence Awards (SOMEA), describing it as part of a deliberate effort to end the long-standing neglect of the mining sector’s contributions to Nigeria’s economic growth. He noted that the initiative represents a fresh approach to spotlighting the sector’s role […]
