The Oyo State Government on Sunday disclosed that it was working closely with the Imo State Government and relevant security agencies to secure the safe release of 20 prospective corps members of Oyo State origin abducted in Imo State. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, in Ibadan, the state capital, […]
The Osun State Government on Sunday said it has filed an application to the Federal High Court, Lagos, asking the court to set aside the ex parte order that placed restrictions on bank accounts operated by the Osun State Government over a $13.9 million arbitration award in favour of Gamji Nigeria Company Limited. The government […]
The Oyo State Government has declared Monday, October 5, 2026, a work-free day for all teachers across the state in commemoration of this year’s World Teachers Day. This directive was contained in a circular issued on Sunday by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof Musibau Babatunde. A statement issued by the Special Adviser to […]
Following recent cult-related killings in Osogbo, Osun State capital, the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Zungura, has deployed the command’s tactical teams to the metropolis to restore normalcy. The deployment followed a series of shootings allegedly linked to rival cult groups in different parts of the city. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, disclosed […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission will on Tuesday hold a world press conference and national stakeholders’ meeting to mark 100 days to the 2027 General Election. The event, scheduled for October 6 in Abuja, will provide an opportunity for the commission to give updates on its preparations for the polls, including the voters’ register, candidate […]
The parents of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps members kidnapped while travelling from Oyo State to their orientation camps have said their abductors gave them 24 hours to pay N1bn ransom for their release. The parents disclosed this on Saturday when they visited the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, at his private residence […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Zonal Directorate in Anambra State, strengthening the commission’s presence in the South-East and efforts to combat financial crimes. The President, represented by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, performed the commissioning on Friday at Udoka Estate, Awka, and called […]
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has called on the federal government to desist from showcasing the ongoing 110km Circular Road in the state as one of its achievements. Makinde, in a disclaimer posted on his official campaign X account on Friday, shared two Punch Newspaper pages where an advertorial of federal government projects across the […]
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has deployed the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations, DIG Shehu Nadada, to Imo State to coordinate the search-and-rescue operation for 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps members and other passengers abducted along the Owerri-Onitsha Road. PUNCH Online reports that the victims were abducted on Thursday, October […]
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has commenced investigations into the safety of disposable sanitary pads following concerns over the presence of potentially harmful chemicals in some products. The agency said it has also began assessing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in selected sanitary pads with valid marketing authorisation. […]