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The Oyo State Government, under the leadership of Governor Seyi Makinde, has commenced the demolition of a building allegedly used as a hideout by the kidnappers who abducted the sister of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, along with her twin sons. The property, situated within Lakoun Estate on Olomi-Olojuoro Road in Oluyole Local Government Area, was reportedly occupied by the suspects before the victims were successfully rescued by police operatives. The victims were kidnapped last Wednesday and regained their freedom on Saturday following a coordinated rescue operation by security agencies. According to reports on Monday, officials from the Oyo State Ministry of Public Works and Transportation deployed demolition machinery to the site to bring down the structure. The e...

Donald Trump ripped off his microphone and stormed out of an interview after being asked about his election claims. The US President was granting an interview to NBC’s Kristen Welker on Meet the Press when she asked him about claims he made that the recent delayed California election results were "rigged". Trump replied: "The elections are like a third-world country. "Your elections are crooked and you’re crooked and Meet the Press is crooked and so is ABC and CBS and CNN. "You are one-sided crooked networks…let’s call it quits. I’ve had enough. Thank you darling have a good time." Ms Welker asked him to stay, saying she had travelled "all the way" to Wisconsin for the interview. Trump hit back: "I’ve sat in the rain with you...

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has cautioned against linking crime to ethnicity, warning that the practice fuels division and undermines national unity.  Obi made the remarks in a statement posted on his verified X account on Monday,  June 8, where he expressed concern over what he described as the growing tendency to stereotype entire ethnic groups based on the actions of a few criminal elements. The former Anambra State governor said he could relate to the experiences of many Nigerians who have faced prejudice because of their ethnic backgrounds, noting that such stereotyping was neither fair nor productive. “As an Igbo man, I have endured stereotypes, judgment, and labelling solely based on my ethnic origins. This is n...

Nigeria is passing through one of the most challenging periods in its history. And as a country this is not the first time and it has always overcome as it will soon do with the current challenges. From insecurity and growing uncertainty, many citizens have difficult questions about her future. Communities are apprehensive. Families are worried. Citizens are distraught. It’s about about their safety. Businesses are struggling to stay afloat. In moments like these, leadership is not only about policies and projects. It is also about inspiring confidence, strengthening faith, and reminding people that difficult seasons do not last forever. Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo captured this succinctly when this Sunday he visited LoveWorld City (Christ Embassy) in Benin City and called on Nige...

The senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District and All Progressives Congress governorship candidate for the 2027 elections in Oyo State, Sharafadeen Alli, has denied any involvement in the abduction of Mrs Olaide Adegoke, younger sister of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu. Alli described social media reports attempting to link him to the incident as “false, malicious, baseless, irresponsible, defamatory, and politically motivated.” The denial was contained in a statement signed by his media office and posted on his X handle on Sunday. Mrs Adegoke was abducted around 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, while driving her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, to school in Ibadan. Armed gunmen intercepted her vehicle in the Elewura area, taking her and the c...

Following growing concerns over alleged project abandonment, poor execution, and delayed delivery of interventions in tertiary institutions across the country, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has launched a 90-day nationwide review of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) projects. In a statement issued on Sunday, it said allegations of project abandonment, poor execution, substandard delivery, delayed completion, and other irregularities involving some contractors had generated public concern and raised questions over the effectiveness of the interventions. It explained that the committee would embark on a nationwide tour of universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education to independently verify the status of TETFund projects and assess their impact...

The Nigerian Air Force has deployed an aerial surveillance aircraft to support efforts to rescue teachers and pupils abducted from Yawota and Ahoro-Esinele communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. A statement on Sunday by NAF’s spokesman, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said Governor Seyi Makinde disclosed this on Friday during a courtesy visit by the representative of the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, and the Air Officer Commanding Logistics Command, Air Vice Marshal Abubakar Suleh. Makinde said the Air Force responded swiftly after the abduction was reported by deploying a surveillance platform that has continued to provide intelligence to security agencies involved in the search-and-rescue operation. According to the governor, intelligence gat...

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has commended the Nigerian military, particularly troops of Operation HADIN KAI, for the successful rescue of 360 abductees from the Mandara Mountains, a notorious terrorist enclave in the southern part of the state. Zulum, in a statement released on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media, Dauda Iliya, described the operation as a remarkable demonstration of courage, professionalism, and the growing effectiveness of intelligence-led military operations in the fight against insurgency in the North-East. The governor noted that the mission, which led to the safe recovery of hundreds of men, women, and children held captive by terrorists, has renewed hope among affected communities and reaffirmed the commitment of the Federal Government, the Nigeria...

The Edo State Police Command has arrested a popular TikToker, Uzebor Emmanuel, widely known online as "Aza Woman," for allegedly fabricating and spreading a false report regarding the mass abduction of students in Benin City.  The suspect had claimed in viral social media posts that several students were kidnapped on June 3, 2026, from Green Park Academy in Aduwawa and Western Boys’ College on Ikpoba Hill. Confirming the arrest to journalists, the Command’s spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, stated that preliminary investigations revealed the suspect knowingly disseminated the false information across various social media platforms.  According to the police, Emmanuel’s viral posts falsely alleged that at least six individuals were forcefully abducted using commercial mini-tr...

The Federal High Court in Lagos has ruled that the National Assembly’s controversial N110 billion vehicle and allowance schemes, are unlawful. This also includes the spending of N40 billion on 465 vehicles for lawmakers and N70 billion in support allowances for newly elected members. The court said it breached procurement laws, constitutional obligations, and the public trust. The court also ordered the Senate President, Mr. Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Tajudeen Abbas, “to ensure that all future procurements or expenditure of public funds by the National Assembly comply strictly with due process requirements and are also guided by the principles of transparency, accountability and value for money.” The judgment was delivered on Wednesday, M...