Ikoyi Land under Ikoyi Land Vanguard for Development has expressed heartfelt gratitude to the president, Bola Tinubu and the executive governor of Oyo state, Engineer Seyi Makinde and all security agencies, local vigilantes for their unrelenting efforts at ensuring successful rescue of the Oriire kidnapped children and teachers of Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota,…
Today , Governor Seyi Makinde rushed to odogbo Military Barracks Ojoo Hospital to visit the rescued victims of the Orire kidnapping. While we are glad the victims are receiving medical attention and are safe, the people of Oyo State must know the truth: this rescue had nothing to do with Governor Makinde. WHERE WAS GOVERNOR…
After enduring nearly two months in captivity, the pupils and teachers abducted during coordinated attacks on three public schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have finally regained their freedom, bringing an end to one of the state’s most disturbing school kidnapping incidents in recent years. The development was confirmed on Friday by…
A coalition of Christian leaders and stakeholders in Niger State has called on Governor Mohammed Umar Bago and the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to ensure that a Christian is chosen as the party’s deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 general election. The group, operating under the aegis of the Concerned Christian Stakeholders…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced a two-week extension of the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise following a review of the exercise and consultations with State Offices, political parties, civil society organisations and other stakeholders. The CVR, which commenced on 18 August 2025 and was initially scheduled to end on 10…
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…
