Author: Olayinka Popoola

Amotekun begins patrol of boarding schools in Ondo

November 25, 2025

The Ondo State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, says it has commenced enhanced patrol of boarding schools across the state....

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JUST IN: Customs order mandatory drug tests for recruits, serving officers

November 25, 2025

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, on Tuesday announced a new policy that mandates compulsory drug testing for all recruits...

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INEC chairman swears in new Oyo REC, warns against compromise

November 25, 2025

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, on Tuesday swore in Prof. Rahmon Tella as the...

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Tinubu names Imo gov Renewed Hope ambassador, mobilisation chief

November 25, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, as “Renewed Hope Ambassador” ahead of the national rollout of...

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Reps Order INEC to Pay Outstanding Insurance Benefits for Injured Corps Members

November 25, 2025

The House of Representatives Committee on Electoral Matters has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately pay all...

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‘It’s cosmetic’ — ADC faults Tinubu’s order on withdrawal of police officers guarding VIPs

November 25, 2025

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described President Bola Tinubu’s order to withdraw police officers from very important personalities (VIPs)...

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Police tighten security in Lagos schools, worship centres

November 25, 2025

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, has said the command has intensified deployments to schools, worship centres and...

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‘Act of mercy needed’ — south-east reps seek Tinubu’s pardon for Nnamdi Kanu

November 25, 2025

The south-east caucus in the house of representatives has asked President Bola Tinubu to grant clemency to Nnamdi Kanu, leader...

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Kebbi, Niger schools’ abductions: US to share intel, demands action

November 25, 2025

The United States government, yesterday, tasked the Federal Government to ensure those involved in the abductions of schoolgirls and students/pupils...

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Osun 2026: Adeleke to announce re-election platform

November 25, 2025

Former Osun State Governor, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, says a decision on the political platform Governor Ademola Adeleke will use for...

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UK rejects Nigeria’s request to repatriate Ekweremadu

November 25, 2025

The United Kingdom has rejected a request by the Federal Government of Nigeria to repatriate former Deputy Senate President, Ike...

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Kidnapping crisis: Governors convene emergency session, school lockdowns rise

November 25, 2025

In response to the escalating security crisis in the region, the 19 Northern governors have scheduled an emergency meeting for...

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Makinde Presents N891.99bn 2026 Budget to Oyo Assembly

November 24, 2025

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has presented a N891.99 billion budget proposal for the 2026 financial year to the State...

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Nigerian Army Releases Shortlist for Short Service Combatant Course 49/2026

November 24, 2025

The Nigerian Army has released the list of shortlisted candidates for the Short Service Combatant Commission Course 49/2026. The announcement...

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US to boost Nigeria’s security with intelligence, defence support — Presidency

November 24, 2025

The Presidency says the United States has indicated readiness to deepen security cooperation with Nigeria, including enhanced intelligence sharing and...

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JUST IN: Atiku officially joins ADC, registers with party in Adamawa

November 24, 2025

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially registered as a member of the African Democratic Congress in Adamawa State, signalling...

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Lagos-Calabar highway section to open December 2025 – FG

November 24, 2025

The Federal Government has announced that the first 47-kilometre section of the Lagos–Calabar coastal highway will be opened to traffic...

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Kaduna gives El‑Rufai one‑week ultimatum to prove ₦1bn bandits claim

November 24, 2025

The Kaduna State Government has dismissed as false and politically motivated the claim by former Governor Nasir El-Rufai that the...

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Catholic bishop releases names of 50 abducted Niger pupils who escaped

November 24, 2025

Fifty pupils abducted from St. Mary Private Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area, Niger State, have...

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Tinubu confirms release of 38 abducted Kwara worshippers as governor details joint rescue operation

November 24, 2025

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday announced that all 38 worshippers abducted during Tuesday’s attack on the Christ Apostolic Church, Oke...

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Mass abduction crisis: Tinubu pulls 100,000 policemen from VIPs

November 24, 2025

No fewer than 100,000 police officers attached to Very Important Persons and politicians will be withdrawn and redeployed to core...

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UN condemns Niger school abduction, says schools must be safe

November 22, 2025

The United Nations has condemned the abduction on Friday of hundreds of pupils and teachers from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary...

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NARD sets fresh conditions to suspend strike

November 22, 2025

The President of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, Dr Mohammad Suleiman, has disclosed that the National Executive Council of...

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Many feared killed in Oyo gas explosion

November 22, 2025

Many people were feared dead on Friday night after a gas explosion rocked the Bioku-Alaadun area of Ona Ara Local...

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ASUU strike: NLC to convene meeting as ultimatum ends today

November 22, 2025

The Nigeria Labour Congress has said its organs will meet and decide on the next line of action as the...

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Insecurity: Taraba orders closure of hostels in all schools

November 22, 2025

Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, has ordered all private and public secondary schools in the state to immediately deboard their...

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Tinubu cancels S’Africa, Angola trips, Shettima to lead delegations

November 21, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has cancelled his planned trips to South Africa and Angola, directing Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead...

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Atiku Urges State of Emergency After Niger School Raid

November 21, 2025

Atiku Condemns Abduction of Niger Schoolchildren, Calls for Emergency Action Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the abduction of...

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Kebbi Governor Questions Troop Withdrawal Ahead of Schoolgirls’ Abduction

November 21, 2025

Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has demanded accountability from military authorities over the withdrawal of security personnel from Government Girls’...

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NANS Raises Alarm Over Escalating School Attacks

November 21, 2025

The National Association of Nigerian Students has expressed deep concern over the rising insecurity across the country, warning that repeated...

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