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Aduwo Ayodele

June 17, 2026

Gov Makinde demolishes Ibadan buildings used as ammunition dump, warns landlords about tenants

The Oyo state government on Tuesday demolished a residential property allegedly used by criminals as a hideout and an ammunition storage facility.

Demolished ammunition dumps
June 16, 2026

Appeal court orders stay of execution of judgement deregistering ADC, four other parties

“The decision of the lower court to proceed with the judgment despite the express order of this court is the highest form of judicial impertinence,” it said.

Composite of ADC, Accord, AA, APP and ZLP logos
June 16, 2026

We’ll rescue abducted Oyo pupils even if I’ve to sacrifice myself, Makinde assures protesters  

The governor urged the protesters to maintain peace as the demonstration continued.

Seyi Makinde
June 16, 2026

Saudi Arabia arrests 10,725, deports 7,989 in fresh crackdown on illegal migrants 

The ministry said 18 individuals were also arrested for offering transportation, shelter and employment to violators.

Saudi Arabian police.
June 16, 2026

UK appoints Peter Vowles as new high commissioner to Nigeria

“Absolutely delighted to be appointed British High Commissioner to the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” Mr Vowles tweeted on Tuesday morning.

June 16, 2026

Eight crew members presumed dead in B-52 crash at U.S. Air Force base

Mr Hayes said preliminary findings indicated that the crash was “tragic”, “not survivable”, and an “unrecoverable crash”.

Photo at the crash scene
June 16, 2026

Ramaphosa hails South African youths amid xenophobic attacks

The president acknowledged that South African youths face economic challenges, such as scarce jobs, limited opportunities and unemployment, which are prevalent in the country.

Ramaphosa giving inauguration speech
June 15, 2026

Oyo police recover additional firearms, exhibits after arrest of five suspected armed robbers 

He said the interrogation of the suspects led to the recovery of additional exhibits linked to the case.

Police officers
June 13, 2026

Low voter turnout marred INEC mock accreditation for June 20 Ekiti governorship poll: Yiaga Africa 

“As of 1:00 p.m, only 14 voters had presented themselves for accreditation across the four centres visited,” he said.

Yiaga Africa
June 13, 2026

Colleagues, fans mourn veteran Nollywood actor Kola Oyewo at 80

Ms Adegbola stated, “Uncle K, as you are fondly called! You came, you saw, and you conquered.”

Kola Oyewo