Oyo Abduction: Security agencies intensify efforts to rescue kidnapped teachers, pupils
A senior government official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to comment publicly on the operation, said security agencies had made significant progress in tracking the kidnappers.
‘I wept for abducted pupils not knowing it’ll happen to me too’ — Adelabu’s mother
Mrs. Olufunmilayo Adelabu, mother of former Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, has recounted the emotional ordeal she endured after praying for abducted schoolchildren in Oyo State, only to have her own daughter and twin grandsons kidnapped the following day.
Patients lament shortage of staff, drugs in Ondo, Osun, Ekiti hospitals
Patients across public hospitals in Ondo, Osun and Ekiti States are facing severe healthcare disruptions due to staff shortages and a lack of essential drugs.
Wabara visits Bode George in London, reaffirms commitment to strong opposition
Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Adolphus Wabara, has said that opposition voices in Nigeria cannot be silenced, stressing that democracy depends on the presence of strong and functional political alternatives.
Resignations by Omisore allies stir debate within Osun APC
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo OSOGBO — A number of prominent members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State associated with former National Secretary of the party, Iyiola Omisore, have resigned their membership of the party. The development comes months ahead of the governorship election in the state and has generated discussions among party […]
African trade unions take fight against corruption to Geneva
By Victor Ahiuma-Young African trade unionists and workers’ organisations have taken their campaign against corruption, inequality and violent conflict to the global stage, rallying in Geneva, Switzerland, to demand urgent action to address challenges they say are undermining democracy, development and social justice across the continent. The demonstration, organised on the sidelines of the ongoing […]
Private firm mulls vehicle assembly plant in Edo
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – WITH a conducive environment and right support from the state government, a private firm, Skyewise Group said it was considering establishing a vehicle assembly plant in Edo State to explore the prevailing investment opportunities being created by the Governor Monday Okpebholo administration. Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the […]
FBI offers N250m reward for information on wanted fraudster behind $1.2b scam
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced a reward of up to $150,000 (about N250 million) for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Herbert Leon Kimble, a convicted fraudster accused of orchestrating a massive healthcare fraud scheme that generated more than $1.2 billion in fraudulent Medicare charges. According to information […]
Court declares National Assembly’s N110bn SUV, allowance schemes unlawful
Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has, in a landmark judgment, declared unlawful the National Assembly’s controversial N110 billion vehicle and allowance schemes, ruling that the spending of N40 billion on 465 vehicles for lawmakers and N70 billion …
Adeniyi seeks stronger global customs partnerships on trade, border management
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with customs administrations and diplomatic missions around the world to enhance trade facilitation and border management.
Ogun Police say viral forest video not linked to State
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta ABEOKUTA — The Ogun State Police Command has said a viral video circulating on social media and being linked to Ogun State did not originate from the state. In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the command said its preliminary findings indicated that the footage […]
