NEWS

The Oyo State Government has confirmed five cases of Lassa fever, including one death, and says emergency measures have been activated to contain the outbreak.Speaking at a press briefing, the Commissioner for Health, Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, said confirmed cases are being treated in designated isolation facilities, including the State Infectious Disease Centre in Olodo and the University College Hospital Ibadan isolation unit.She said the state had triggered its emergency response framework, implementing a coordinated multi-sectoral approach aligned with guidelines from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization.Ajetunmobi commended Governor Seyi Makinde for what she described as “decisive leadership and unwavering commitment,” notin...

Residents of Kano received panties branded with the face of Kano Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, as part of the campaign materials distributed to them. A video shared online shows women holding the red panties with the face of the governor printed on them as they danced.  Usually, campaign materials distributed in Nigeria include branded food items, caps, t-shirts, and yards of clothing materials. With panties now being included by the current governor of Kano state, it remains to be seen if other politicians would follow suit and add branded panties to their campaign materials. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXjy61-CIgn/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

A number of hoodlums seen in a viral video openly wielding machetes in the Lekki area of Lagos state have been arrested.about:blankA resident of the state shared the video on social media stating that incident left many motorists plying the road terrified.In a statement posted on his X handle, the state Commissioner of Environment and Water Respurces, Tokunbo Wahab, said some arrests had been made.''Following the videos circulating online with reports of unrest in Lekki today, the Lagos State Commisioner of Police carried out a rapid  investigation and launched a sting operation between the axis, Chisco and Osakpa bus stop. This led to successful identification and arrest of a number of hoodlums.The commissioner of Police has assured law abiding citizens that ...

As the Xenophobic attacks continue in South Africa, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has asked Nigerians residing in the country to shut their businesses and avoid confrontations.The advisory comes amid growing anti-foreigner protests across South Africa, where some of the indigenes have called for the expulsion of foreigners in their countries and the close of foreign businesses in their country.In a statement released, NiDCOM said the advisory follows a circular from the consulate-general of Nigeria in Johannesburg on Wednesday. According to the commission, protests in East London, Cape Town, Durban, and KwaZulu-Natal have turned violent, leading to looting, destruction of property, and injuries.NiDCOM said intelligence from the consulate indicates that fresh pro...

The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has called on opposition parties in Nigeria to remain united, warning that weakening political opposition could have far-reaching consequences for the country’s democracy.Makinde made the remarks on Saturday at an opposition leaders’ summit held in Ibadan.The summit aimed at strengthening coordination among political parties, the organisers say.The event, hosted at the Banquet Hall of the Oyo State Government House, brought together leaders from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), and other political groups.Speaking at the gathering, Makinde stressed that the meeting was not about division or confrontation but about responsible political engagement.“If we...

Opposition political leaders are converging in Ibadan, Oyo State, for a national summit aimed at strengthening unity and coordination among political parties, with former President Olusegun Obasanjo listed as chair of the meeting.Multiple reports on Saturday, as monitored by our correspondents, showed that leaders from the Peoples Democratic Party, African Democratic Congress, New Nigeria Peoples Party and other political parties were gathered in the Pacesetter State.The summit, to be held at the Banquet Hall of the Oyo State Government House, is themed “That We May Work Together for a United Opposition to Sustain Our Democracy,” with organisers describing it as a response to Nigeria’s socio-economic and security challenges.In a statement shared via the Peoples Democratic Party...

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Friday administered the oath of office to seven newly appointed Permanent Secretaries, urging them to prioritise performance and deliver tangible results across government ministries.The ceremony, held at the Banquet Hall of the State House in Alausa, also featured the inauguration of members of the Lagos State Health Service Commission, a step aimed at improving healthcare delivery through a merit-based recruitment system.Addressing the appointees, the governor stressed that the roles were not ceremonial, noting that expectations remain high in a state with a population exceeding 20 million and growing service demands.“Permanent Secretary is not a ceremonial title,” he said, describing the position as a vital link between p...

Hundreds of youths on Friday disrupted the re-election campaign of Edo State House of Assembly Deputy Speaker, Osamwonyi Atu, over alleged failure to fulfil campaign promises.The lawmaker, who represents Orhionmwon East Constituency, had visited Abudu, the headquarters of Orhionmwon Local Government Area, to launch his campaign when he was met with strong opposition from protesting youths who took over major streets in the town.Operating under the banner of Concerned Orhionmwon East Youths, the protesters insisted that Atu must first deliver on promises made during the 2023 elections before seeking another term.They accused him of neglecting key issues affecting the constituency, including a long-standing power outage reportedly lasting over 15 years and the incomplete construc...