Tinubu approves 1,000 forest guards for Oyo after school abduction
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards in Oyo State as part of urgent measures to strengthen security following the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area. The decision was announced during a Federal Government visit to affected communities in Ogbomoso, led by the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila. The delegation...
Court to hear suit challenging Mark, Aregbesola’s ADC leadership June 3
Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has scheduled June 3 for hearing in a suit filed by Nafiu-Bala Gombe challenging the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Gombe is seeking a court order restraining David Mark, Rauf Aregbesola, and members of their interim National Working Committee (NWC) from presenting themselves as leaders of the party. The matter...
Presidency, NSA visit Oyo over abducted pupils
A Federal Government delegation has arrived in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, following the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area. The team, dispatched by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is led by the Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila. Other members include the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa,...
Visa chaos strands Bafana Bafana ahead of World Cup camp in Mexico
South Africa’s men’s national football team, South Africa national football team, have been forced to postpone their trip to Mexico for their 2026 FIFA World Cup preparations after visa complications disrupted their travel plans. Reports indicate that an administrative error left several players still waiting for visa approvals at the U.S. embassy just hours before departure, while visa applications for...
UCL: One dead, 780 arrested in riotous PSG victory celebrations across France
French government announced on Sunday that 780 people were arrested across the country when overnight celebrations of Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) Champions League victory over Arsenal were marred by violent clashes, and a road accident that killed a young man. Thousands of people poured into the streets of Paris for the match and to revel in PSG's triumph in the final...
31-day project commissioning in FCT to mark Tinubu’s 3rd year — Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced plans for a 31-day series of project inaugurations across Abuja to mark President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s third year in office. Speaking at a political luncheon in Port Harcourt, Wike said the extended commissioning schedule would showcase major infrastructural developments delivered under the current administration, crediting the President’s backing...
“I no dey that group” — Davido clears air on ‘City Boys’ movement
Afrobeats star Davido has addressed public criticism surrounding his recent comments on insecurity and injustice in Nigeria, distancing himself from claims of political alignment. The singer, born David Adeleke, had earlier taken to the social media platform X to express frustration over the country’s situation, admitting that entertainers—including himself—have not done enough to speak out. “I can’t lie, we entertainers… we...
NTCA raises the alarm as 20% of Nigerian teens experiment with tobacco
The Nigeria Tobacco Control Alliance (NTCA) has expressed concern over the growing rate of tobacco use among adolescents, revealing that nearly one in five Nigerian students aged 13 to 15 have experimented with tobacco products. In a statement issued in Abuja to mark the 2026 World No Tobacco Day, themed “Unmasking the Appeal – Countering Nicotine and Tobacco Addiction,” the...
Oyo abduction: Makinde meets victims’ families, reassures safe rescue
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has met with the relatives of the people abducted from Oriire area of the state, urging calm and cooperation as security agencies intensify efforts to secure their release. The meeting held at Ahoro-Esiele community on Saturday night brought together relatives of the victims, community leaders, and residents. Makinde said he understood that mere words could not...
Lagos govt intensifies surveillance at airport amid Ebola outbreak
The Lagos State Government has advocated measures that would reduce interaction between passengers arriving from high-risk countries and other travellers, following the outbreak of Ebola in East and Central Africa. The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, made this known on Sunday, May 31, 2026. Abayomi said the move was critical as the state steps up surveillance and preparedness...
