Sunday, August 16, 2026

Aduwo Ayodele

July 14, 2026

Fear mounts as gunmen kill Lagos NURTW organising secretary

The Lagos NURTW chairman, Mustapha Adekunle, said Mr Ajiboye’s demise of left him “deeply saddened and heartbroken.”

Toba Ajiboye
July 13, 2026

Makinde seeks UN, global rights bodies’ probe of Oyo school abduction

Mr Makinde’s call on international organisations to probe the abduction came days after he linked the abduction to his 2027 presidential ambition.

July 11, 2026

Trump administration subpoenas New York Times journalists over Air Force One story

The subpoenas seek to compel the reporters to testify before a federal grand jury in Manhattan.

July 11, 2026

Makinde visits rescued pupils, teachers, pledges support for full recovery

Mr Makinde said some of the victims appear weak and would need medical care and psychosocial support to address post-traumatic issues.

Makinde at the hospital
July 11, 2026

Obi has seven days to apologise for lying, violating airport rules, pay N25,000 fine: Keyamo

The aviation minister assured that the former Anambra State governor would face the consequences of his action.

Peter Obi and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
July 10, 2026

No school abduction in Oyo for years until hours after I declared for presidency: Makinde

Mr Makinde slammed critics who said it was his responsibility to secure the release of the abducted victims in the state.

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State
July 10, 2026

Rehabilitation of Oyo schoolchildren, teachers our priority: Makinde

Mr Makinde commended the security personnel for the rescue of the pupils and teachers, who had been held captive since May 15.

Seyi Makinde
July 10, 2026

Oyo Abduction: Eight suspects arrested, several killed, presidency says

The presidential aide noted that the victims were rescued without any concessions to the perpetrators.

Kidnapped Oyo schoolchildren, teachers regain freedom after about two months in captivity
July 10, 2026

Nigerian passport ranks 167th globally with visa-free access to 26 countries: Report

A new report says the Nigerian passport currently ranks 167th globally and provides visa-free access to 26 countries.

Nigerian passports