Scores of federal workers in Oyo state on Monday staged a peaceful protest at the Federal Secretariat, Ikolaba, Ibadan, to demand urgent government action on economic hardship,  outstanding welfare packages and insecurity. The protest was part of a nationwide action following an emergency virtual meeting of the forum. The workers, under the aegis of the […]

By Adeola Badru The Oyo State Police Command has recorded major breakthroughs in its ongoing campaign against violent crime, rescuing two abducted children, arresting four suspected kidnappers and recovering a cache of sophisticated firearms linked to an armed robbery syndicate. The Command said the successes were recorded through intelligence-led operations carried out in collaboration with […]

….Army rescues some abducted students, intensifies operations By Adesina Wahab Stakeholders in Nigeria’s education sector have condemned the abduction of students and the killing of a teacher during an attack on an examination centre in Lassa, Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. The incident, which occurred on Monday, has drawn calls for improved security […]

A dangerous heat wave is expected to sweep across much of the central and eastern United States beginning Tuesday and lasting through the July 4 weekend, when the country celebrates its 250th birthday and hosts knockout stages of the World Cup.

Australia captain Sam Kerr has completed a return to the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), signing a four-year deal with reigning champions Gotham FC after leaving Chelsea at the end of her contract.