Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has confirmed that students and teachers abducted on May 15, 2026, in Oriire Local Government Area are still being held within the Old Oyo National Park axis, as security operations continue to secure their release. In an update issued on Friday, June 12, Makinde said the expansive 2,500-square-kilometre terrain of…
Former Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, has revealed that he never received security votes during his eight-year tenure as governor of the state. Fashola, who later served as Minister of Works, Power and Housing under the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, made the disclosure on Friday while speaking at a panel session organised to…
The Borno State Government has reintegrated 720 repentant insurgents into society after they successfully completed the state’s deradicalisation, rehabilitation and reintegration programme. The beneficiaries, classified as low-risk and minor clients under Batch 9 of the initiative, were sworn in on the Holy Quran before being released to return to their respective communities across the…
At least 16 farmers were killed and 13 others injured after armed bandits attacked farmlands in Goron Namaye district of Maradun Local Government Area, Zamfara State. The Chairman of Maradun Local Government, Hon. Sanusi Ahmed Dosara, confirmed the incident, stating that the attackers, who operated in large numbers, carried out the deadly assault…
Veteran Nigerian actor and theatre icon Kola Oyewo has reportedly died at the age of 80. The sad news was announced by fellow actor Kunle Afod, who shared the development on Instagram on Friday night, stating that the celebrated Nollywood star had passed away. Afod did not provide details regarding the cause of death or…
Spanish giants Barcelona have officially begun legal proceedings against Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez over comments he made regarding the club’s alleged involvement in the Negreira case. The move comes after Pérez accused Barcelona of benefiting from refereeing decisions and suggested that the Catalan club had “stolen” titles from Real Madrid with the…
Real Madrid have officially announced the return of José Mourinho as head coach, marking the Portuguese manager’s second spell at the Santiago Bernabéu following the departure of Álvaro Arbeloa. The Spanish giants confirmed in a statement on Thursday that Mourinho has signed a three-year contract that will keep him at the club until June…
The Senate has distanced itself from remarks made by Senator Adams Oshiomhole describing the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) as “a bunch of criminals and thieves,” stressing that the comments represent his personal views and not the position of the upper legislative chamber. The controversy arose during a session…
United States President Donald Trump has announced the cancellation of planned military strikes against Iran, citing significant progress in high-level diplomatic discussions involving Tehran and several key regional partners. In a statement posted on Truth Social on Thursday, Trump said he ordered the suspension of the military operation after negotiations with the Iranian government reached…
Galatasaray president Dursun Özbek has dismissed speculation surrounding the future of Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, insisting the Turkish champions have no plans to part ways with the Nigerian forward despite growing interest from Europe’s elite clubs. Speaking in an interview with Sabah, Özbek acknowledged that Osimhen’s impressive performances have naturally attracted attention from…
