The Fulani community has been warned by Igboho not to partake in kidnapping activities in his hometown.
Sunday Adeyemo, known as Sunday Igboho, a prominent activist for the Yoruba nation, has issued a serious warning to the Fulani community in Igboho, Oyo State, threatening to take action due to alleged kidnappings and insecurity in the region. In a video that has been shared widely on social media, Continue Reading
Two captives escaped from the hideout of bandits in Kwara after a violent conflict erupted among the kidnappers.
Two individuals who were kidnapped have managed to escape from a bandits’ hideout located in a wooded area of Ifelodun Local Government Area in Kwara South. Their escape was facilitated by a violent internal conflict among the gang members, which created an opportunity for them to flee, as confirmed by Continue Reading
Xenophobia: Many Nigerians Trapped in South Africa
The Nigerian Citizens Association South Africa (NICASA) has expressed concern that numerous Nigerians wishing to return home due to the ongoing xenophobic violence in South Africa are experiencing significant difficulties due to flight delays. On June 7, 2026, the Federal Government pledged to send five chartered evacuation flights through Air Continue Reading
Insecurity: Oba of Benin summons traditional doctors, priests, and others.
The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, has called for an urgent meeting with native doctors, traditional priests, and priestesses regarding the escalating security issues in Edo and Nigeria. This information was shared in a statement issued by Chief Victor Nosakhare on behalf of Frank Irabor, Continue Reading
Markaz Old Students Hold 6th Public Lecture, Celebrate Hijrah 1448 in Oyo
The 6th Public Lecture and Hijrah 1448 celebration organised by Niqoobatul Markaziyyin (Markaz Old Students Association) was held on Saturday at the Federal School of Surveying, Oyo, bringing together Islamic scholars, alumni, students and dignitaries from across Oyo State. Speaking as Chairman of the occasion, Senator Buhari Abdulfatai, the Aare Continue Reading
Nigeria Customs Seizes Contraband Worth Over N3 Billion in Oyo-Osun
The Oyo-Osun Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a large cache of contraband goods, including firearms, pharmaceuticals, drugs and other prohibited items, with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) exceeding N3 billion. Speaking during a media briefing, the Acting Controller of the Command, Wale Moses Adewole, attributed the Continue Reading
Opinion : The challenges, benefits of Lagos paid parking policy|Editorial Board
The decision by the Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) to introduce paid on-street parking in parts of Lagos before the end of 2026 is a significant pointer that Africa’s largest city is searching desperately for solutions to its chronic traffic congestion. Few residents would deny that indiscriminate roadside parking has Continue Reading
Opinion : Politicians, judiciary, judicialisation of the polity as threat to Nigerian democracy|Onuoha Ukeh
The judiciary is often described as the last hope of the common man. Whenever disputes arise, citizens turn to the courts for redress. When the powerful seeks to oppress the weak, the latter finds refuge in the temple of justice. This enduring faith in the judiciary rests Continue Reading
Opinion: Ethiopia-Nigeria prisoner transfer and resurgence of anti-Igbo sentiments|Rapheal
Those that snigger that Nigeria is a joke may not be entirely wrong. They have their reasons. This is a system that twists opportunity to problem and vice-versa. Consider how elections that should ordinarily serve as celebration of democracy and moments of selecting new set of leaders or returning Continue Reading
Opinion : America borrows power, Nigeria borrows survival|Blaise Udunze
Findings show that the United States owes more than $36 trillion while Nigeria owes over N159.28 trillion, with external debt now standing at approximately $51.8 billion. At a first glance, when comparing the debt profiles of the world’s largest economy and Africa’s largest economy, it may though seem misplaced. America Continue Reading