The Oyo State chapter of the Federation of Muslim Women’s Associations in Nigeria (FOMWAN) has unveiled a comprehensive seven-day programme of activities to commemorate its 40th anniversary, with events designed to promote faith, youth development, humanitarian service, environmental sustainability and community engagement across the state. The anniversary celebration, scheduled to hold from July 6 to…
ABUJA – President Bola Tinubu on Thursday drew laughter at the Presidential Press Corps Dinner after jokingly referring to First Lady Oluremi Tinubu as “Iya Alakara” (Mother of Akara Seller), a playful remark widely seen as a response to the recent public debate sparked by her comments encouraging women to embrace small-scale businesses. The President…
The High Court of Kaduna State has dismissed the third bail application filed by former Governor Nasir El-Rufai in the ongoing corruption trial initiated by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). In a ruling delivered on June 29, 2026, Justice D. H. Khobo rejected the application, which sought bail on medical…
ABUJA- The Federal Government has approved a sweeping reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), extending the orientation camp from the long-standing three-week programme to six weeks as part of efforts to equip corps members with stronger leadership, entrepreneurial and digital skills. The decision was approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC), marking the…
ABUJA – At least 104 Nigerian Army personnel have reportedly been declared missing weeks after a deadly Boko Haram attack on a military formation in Borno State, raising fresh concerns over the scale of casualties suffered during the insurgents’ renewed offensive in the North-East. According to military sources, the missing personnel were part of troops…
LAGOS – Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has launched Operation Kosaye, a coordinated security offensive aimed at rooting out kidnappers, bandits and other violent criminals operating across Lagos and Ogun States. The operation, whose name means “No Chance”, is part of renewed efforts by the Nigeria Police Force, with support from the Lagos and Ogun…
Despite a significant drop in global crude oil prices to around $73 per barrel, petrol prices in Nigeria have remained largely unchanged, raising concerns among consumers over the delayed impact of falling international oil costs. The price of petrol in Nigeria has continued to stay elevated even as global crude oil prices experience a notable…
The Oyo State Government has officially fixed July 1, 2026, as the commencement date for the implementation of its Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), alongside the approval of a 12 percent employer contribution aimed at strengthening retirement benefits for civil and public servants in the state. This was disclosed by the Chairman of the Oyo State…
BREAKING: Oyo Government Imposes 16-Hour Curfew in 10 LGAs Over Security Concerns The Oyo State Government has announced a 16-hour curfew across 10 local government areas of the state as part of urgent measures aimed at addressing rising security challenges. Governor Seyi Makinde approved the curfew, which will take effect from Wednesday, June 24, 2026….
An Ebonyi State High Court sitting in Abakaliki has sentenced two men, Kelechi Iloke and Kingsley Ikpere, to death by hanging for kidnapping and selling a two-year-old boy for N500,000. The convicts committed the offence in August 2020. According to the charge before the court, Iloke kidnapped Benjamin, the two-year-old son of his father’s tenant…
