‘We feared airstrikes more than bandits’ — Oyo principal details 56-day ordeal in captivity
“The seventh week was the hardest for us all. That was when the troops increased their air raids. It was so intense that, at a point, the fear of the bandits became secondary,” she said.
WAEC exams run into night again, parents protest; we’re working on it – Council
“My child returned home around 10 p.m. on Wednesday. We expected lessons would have been learned from last year’s experience”
State police framework near completion— Presidency
Presidency on Thursday said significant progress has been made towards the establishment of state police, with a constitutional amendment expected in the coming weeks following extensive consultations among key stakeholders.
Dangote Refinery increases processing capacity to 700,000 bpd
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has increased its crude oil processing capacity to 700,000 barrels per day (bpd), surpassing its official nameplate capacity of 650,000 bpd.
Invite Igboho to name Oyo abductors, Atiku’s aide tells DSS
“Since Sunday Igboho claims to know those behind the abduction of students and teachers in Oriire, Oyo State, I think that the State Security Service (SSS) and other security agencies need to invite him to release those names to them,” Ibe wrote.
Police debunk release of abducted Oyo school children, teachers
“As of the time of this release, there has been no such development, and members of the public are advised to disregard the report in its entirety,” the statement read.
Again, students hospitalised as third gas leak hits Ogun schools
The latest incident marks the third occurrence of the mysterious gas leak within two months, heightening concerns among residents over its potential health implications and environmental impact.
110 Nigerians face deportation as US launches fresh W-Africa immigration crackdown
No fewer than 110 Nigerians are among 355 West Africans listed for deportation by the the Donald Trump’s administration as Washington intensifies its immigration enforcement under the newly expanded West Africa Operations Watch, WOW, initiative.
Gridlock returns as trucks shut Mile 2 axis of Oshodi-Apapa Expressway
After over two years of respite from the perennial traffic congestion along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, container-laden articulated trucks and fuel tankers, yesterday, resurfaced around the Mile 2-Berger Yard axis, causing massive gridlock and obstructing vehicular movement after blocking access and adjoining roads.
Owo church attack: Court sentences 4 terrorists to death by hanging
THE Federal High Court in Abuja, yesterday, convicted and sentenced four members of the Al-Shabaab terrorist group to death by hanging for their roles in the June 5, 2022, attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State.
Obi, Senate demand rescue of abducted Oyo schoolchildren
Former Anambra State governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called for the immediate release of schoolchildren, teachers and pupils abducted by terrorists in Oyo State, urging their captors to act on “humanity and conscience.”
