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After rescue of Oriire kidnap victims, gunmen kidnap another Oyo school headmaster, demand N30m ransom

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A 60-year-old headmaster of Nomadic Basic School, Igbojaye, in Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State, Mr Matthew Kolawale Owoade, popularly known as “Onaiye”, has allegedly been abducted by unidentified gunmen, a publication by Vanguard has revealed. GeographicReference According to the newspaper, the incident occurred on Saturday evening, July 11, 2026, between 5:00 p.m. and … [Read more…]

Nigeria’s Oil Output Rises To 1.735mbpd

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…Nigeria meets 104% of OPEC Quota …Crude oil production rises to 74-month high Nigeria’s oil output climbed to a 74‑month high in June, averaging 1.735 million barrels per day of crude and condensate as stable operations and minimal pipeline outages boosted production, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) stated on Sunday. The NUPRC Crude … [Read more…]

APC sweeps all 18 chairmanship, 192 councillorship seats in Edo LG poll

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won all 18 chairmanship seats and the 192 councillorship positions contested in Saturday’s local government election in Edo state. Jonathan Aifuobhokhan, chairman of the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC), announced the results on Sunday. The local government election was conducted across the state’s 18 local government areas and … [Read more…]

Time We Refix Nigeria

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Abdul Mahmud

-By Abdul Mahmud The recent demonstrations in Ghana, where some protesters openly demanded that Nigerians leave their country, should trouble every thoughtful Nigerian for reasons that extend beyond the immediate insult, since the spectacle of fellow Africans questioning the place of Nigerians within their  countries represents not merely a diplomatic embarrassment but a painful reminder … [Read more…]

How Arrest of Kidnappers’ Relatives Paved Way for Rescue of Oriire Schoolchildren

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Details have emerged on the intelligence-led operation that culminated in the successful rescue of schoolchildren and teachers abducted from Ahoro-Esinle, Yawota and Alawusa communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, with security sources disclosing that the arrest of family members of the kidnappers proved to be a decisive turning point. 39 schoolchildren and … [Read more…]

South Africa Footballer Jayden Adams Dies at 25 After Featuring at Ongoing World Cup

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South  African football has been thrown into mourning following the death of midfielder Jayden Adams, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 25. Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie confirmed the player’s death, describing the  news as a devastating loss for the country’s football community. “It is with profound shock and a heavy heart that I have learnt … [Read more…]

STATE POLICE: Nigeria Cannot Police a 21st-Century Crisis with a 20th-Century Model

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SNC Nwagu

By SNC Nwagu, Esq The centralised Nigeria Police Force was never designed to handle the scale, spread, and complexity of insecurity that defines Nigeria today. A constitutionally grounded, multi-level state policing framework is not a radical idea — it is an overdue necessity. Nigeria’s insecurity in 2026 is no longer episodic. It is structural. From … [Read more…]

Peter ‎Obi to pay fine, apologise to airport workers for wrong parking – Aviation Minster Keyamo

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‎…Keyamo narrates what transpired at Abuja Airport  Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has refuted the claim made by the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi that his vehicle was unfairly clamped at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, calling instead for Obi to apologize to airport staff and … [Read more…]

Makinde commits to rehabilitation of rescued Oyo pupils, teachers, as Obi hails rescue

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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said the immediate priority of his administration is to reunite the pupils and teachers rescued from captivity in Oriire Local Government Area with their families and provide them with rehabilitation after their 56-day ordeal. This is also as the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress in the 2027 … [Read more…]

Enugu Government Urges Residents to Take Precautions as Flood Risks Increase

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The Enugu State Government has urged residents to take proactive measures to protect lives and property as heavy rainfall continues across the state, warning that the intensifying rainy season has increased the risk of flooding in many communities. In a public service announcement signed by Dr. Malachy Agbo, Honourable Commissioner for Information and Communication, Enugu … [Read more…]

2027: VP Shettima Retained as Tinubu’s Running Mate

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has retained Vice President Kashim Shettima as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate for the 2027 presidential election, ending months of speculation over who would occupy the position on the party’s ticket. The APC formally submitted the names of President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima as its presidential candidates for the … [Read more…]