Oyo Empire Day clelebration not to diminish history of other tribes –Alaafin
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, has said that the Oyo Empire Day celebration 2026 was not meant to diminish the history of other tribes in Yorubaland and Nigeria in general. Owoade stated this while inaugurating the Central Working Committee of the Oyo Empire Day Celebration 2026, on Tuesday in Oyo. The News Agency […]
NBA Conference: Osinbajo calls for people-centred justice system
By Daniel Abia, Port Harcourt Former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has called for a people-centred approach to justice reform, urging stakeholders in Nigeria’s judiciary to reposition the justice system to better serve citizens. Osinbajo made the call during a panel session at the ongoing 66th Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association […]
Police arrest two suspects as kidnapped victim escapes in Ondo
By Dayo Johnson, Akure Police in Ondo State have arrested two suspects in connection with the abduction of a 55-year-old man, Idowu Alade, who escaped from his captors’ hideout in a forest in Ose Local Government Area of the state. Alade was reportedly abducted at about 6 p.m. on August 21, 2026, at Aroge Camp, […]
PANDEF backs call for transparency in leaders’ past
By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has backed the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF)’s call for political leaders seeking to govern Nigeria to provide transparent accounts of their pasts. PANDEF National Chairman, Ambassador Godknows Igali, described the demand as reasonable and consistent with global standards of public service. Reacting to the ACF’s […]
WhatsApp introduces new tools to combat account theft, scams
By Islamiyyah Adekanbi WhatsApp has introduced new security features aimed at helping users prevent unauthorised access to their accounts, strengthen account recovery and make safer decisions when dealing with unknown callers. The messaging platform said the latest upgrades were designed to give users greater control over their account security as scams and attempts to gain […]
Obasanjo to chair Asaba Massacre Memorial as Asagba marks 2nd Coronation anniversary
By Egufe Yafugborhi ASABA – FORMER President Olusegun Obasanjo is expected to chair the Asaba Massacre Memorial Remembrance Day of activities marking 2nd Coronation Anniversary of the Asagba of Asaba, HRM, Prof Epiphany Azinge, SAN. The six-day celebration, scheduled for October 2 to 7, 2026, will feature project commissioning, cultural activities, a thanksgiving service and […]
