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Oyo State Governor and African People’s Movement (APM) presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde, has attributed the difficulty in tackling insecurity and kidnappings in the state to constitutional limitations that place security agencies under the control of the Federal Government.   Speaking in Ibadan on Saturday while accepting his party’s presidential nomination,…

A Consultant Cardiologist and former President of the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN), Enugu State chapter, Dr. Esther Ekwe, has urged Nigerians to embrace regular blood pressure checks, exercise, healthy dieting and lifestyle changes in order to reduce the risk of hypertension. Dr. Ekwe made this known while speaking…

Youths in Umuadara, located in the Umulogho community of Obowo Local Government Area, have reportedly arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of Wendy Achumba, a student of the College of Nursing, Obowo. According to sources within the community, the operation was coordinated by the youth leader, Chidiebere Iweajunwa,…

Stakeholders and political actors have raised alarm over the state of Nigeria’s democracy ahead of the 2027 presidential and general elections, warning that the system is deteriorating and calling for urgent collective action to prevent further decline.   The concerns were expressed on Monday during a stakeholders’ engagement organised by…

The Independent National Electoral Commission has challenged a recent court ruling that voided its directive requiring political parties to submit their membership registers and databases by May 10 as a condition for participating in the 2027 general elections.   On Monday, the electoral body, through its lawyer Alex Izinyon, filed…

The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting in Apo on Monday granted bail to former Chairman of the Board of Directors of the defunct Skye Bank Plc, Tunde Ayeni, in the sum of N200 million.   In a ruling delivered by Justice Jude Onwuzuruike, the court ordered Ayeni,…

The Oyo State Police Command has dismissed reports circulating online that abducted students, pupils, and teachers in Orire Local Government Area have been rescued, stating that security operations are still actively ongoing. In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, the command confirmed that efforts…

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the Chairman of the Dangote Group, also supported the book launch with a donation of N500 million. NAN also reports the presentation of the 20-Chapter autobiography, titled “ *My Life of Duty and Allegiance* ,” was attended by Vice President…

Togo has become the sixth African nation to introduce visa-free entry for citizens across the continent, marking a significant step toward deeper regional integration and easier movement within Africa.   Under the new arrangement, which officially came into force on Monday, holders of African passports can now visit Togo without…

The Anambra State Government has introduced a new burial regulation that prohibits the giving of cows, goats and other costly items as condolence gifts, while also restricting burials to Saturdays only.   The law, recently passed by the Anambra State House of Assembly and made public on Monday, is aimed…