Edo reopens schools shut over kidnap threats, cites improved security
“All public and private schools affected by the earlier circular are to resume normal academic and administrative activities, with effect from Monday, June 15, 2026,” he added.
OAU@65: Education Minister Advocates Paradigm Shift for Impactful Education
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has called for a paradigm shift in tertiary education to address the challenges facing the country and reposition universities for greater impact. Alausa made the call while delivering a lecture at the grand finale of the 65th anniversary of Obafemi Awolowo University, held at the […]
Crime reporter shot dead in Mexico
The eastern coastal state of Veracruz is plagued by drug violence and is considered a particularly high-risk region for journalists.
Insecurity: Tinubu must act decisively to save Nigeria, youth group urges
By Peter Oyedele, Abuja The Convener of the Youth Arise Movement, Babatunde Abidemi Ademola, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take urgent and decisive steps to address the worsening insecurity across the country. In a statement made available to journalists in Abuja on Friday, Ademola warned that persistent attacks by terrorists, bandits and […]
Ila stakeholders demand return of APC Senate ticket to Senator Olubiyi
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Leaders of thought in Ila-Orangun, headquarters of Ila Local Government Area in Osun State, have called on the All Progressives Congress to restore the Osun Central senatorial ticket to Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi, in line with what they described as an earlier understanding with the party leadership. Senator Fadeyi lost the party’s […]
June 12: Civil society coalition protest against insecurity in Osun
Addressing the people at the Igbonna area, Comrade Kola Ibrahim said the protest was inspired by the increasing insecurity in the country.
Insecurity: Ogun Police crack down on vehicles with concealed, fake number plates
The enforcement exercise, which follows a directive from the Inspector-General of Police, is aimed at preventing criminals from exploiting vehicle anonymity to perpetrate crimes and evade detection.
June 12: Nigerians bend, bleed but do not break – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has said that Nigeria’s democratic journey has endured decades of trials, stressing that despite challenges, Nigerians have consistently shown resilience and an unbreakable spirit.
Soludo names Onwualu pro-chancellor of Ojukwu Varsity
By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has inaugurated the eighth governing council of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), appointing Professor Peter Onwualu as Pro-Chancellor and chairman of the council. Other members of the governing council include Igwe Dr. Chris Oranu Chidume, Prof. O. J. Ogbuagu, Chief Christopher Ndubuisi, and […]
Local governance failure fuels insecurity— Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu says the collapse of grassroots governance contributed significantly to Nigeria’s insecurity, stressing that effective local government administration remains critical to national development. Tinubu stated this on Friday in his Democracy Day address to the nation. The president said his administration had pursued financial autonomy for the country’s 774 local government councils to […]
June 12: SDP Lagos calls for credible elections, people-centred governance
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Chairman of the State Chairmen Forum of the Social Democratic Party, Lagos State chapter, Femi Olaniyi Ferrari, has called for credible elections, people-centred governance and national unity as Nigeria marks the 2026 Democracy Day celebration. In a message commemorating the June 12 anniversary in Abuja, Ferrari described the June […]
