The affected LGAs border the Old Oyo National Park where terrorists reportedly used to abduct over 40 students and teachers on May 15.

First Lady of Nigeria and National Chairman of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has urged girls and young women to dream big, noting that vision, discipline, and preparation remain vital to success. She made the call at the commemoration of three years of impact of the Renewed Hope Initiative in the Federal […]

‎The Ondo State Police Command has arrested six suspected cultists and recovered weapons and charms during an intelligence-led operation in Akoko communities of the State. ‎ ‎The Police Command’s spokesperson, Abayomi Jimoh, disclosed that the suspects were apprehended by operatives of the Special Anti-Cultism Squad (SACS) in Akungba and Iwaro Akoko following credible intelligence on […]

England started brightly, moving the ball confidently and dictating the tempo from the opening minutes. Midfielders Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice orchestrated proceedings, while Harry Kane, Anthony Gordon and Noni Madueke repeatedly tested Ghana's defensive organization.

Oyo State imposes a dusk-to-dawn curfew on 10 LGAs surrounding Old Oyo National Park to curb insecurity and kidnapping after recent school abductions. Read More: https://punchng.com/school-abduction-oyo-imposes-curfew-on-10-lgs-near-national-park/

The Lagos State Police Command has intercepted 47 sacks containing military camouflage uniforms and 80 cartons of substances suspected to be illicit drugs during an intelligence-led operation in the Surulere area of the State. The Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing journalists at the command headquarters in Ikeja, saying […]

By Andrew Abah  After a  high-level meeting between the National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Tuesday in Abuja far-reaching decisions aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s national teams and transforming the domestic football League.  The meeting, held at the Commission’s headquarters, was chaired by the NSC Boss Mallam Shehu Dikko, Director-General Hon. [...]

Addressing the groups, Chief Osaigbovo Osamwonyi, the Akenuwa of Benin, who reiterated the position of Oba Ewuare, urged them not to let down their guard in their various traditional rites.

  The Oyo State Government has imposed a 16-hour curfew on 10 local government areas bordering the Old Oyo National Park following growing security concerns, including recent abduction incidents reported in parts of the state. The directive was announced in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Special Adviser on Media to Governor Seyi Makinde, […] The post Oyo Abduction: Makinde Imposes 16-Hour Curfew In 10 LGAs appeared first on OsunDefender.

Authorities of Veritas University, Bwari- Abuja have announced the introduction of five new departments, following approval granted by the National Universities Commission. A statement signed by the University’s Head of Corporate Affairs and Communications, Mr Ben. Agande said the new departments introduced by the University include B. Sc Artificial Intelligence, B.Sc Cyber Security, B.Sc Information [...]

The Nigerian Army Armour School, Bauchi, has announced plans to conduct a firepower demonstration and field training exercise, codenamed ‘Exercise Thunder Strike 2026’, aimed at enhancing the combat proficiency and operational readiness of its officers and soldiers. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the acting deputy director of Army Public Relations, Major Adekunle Adeyemi, […]

California has been sued by 17 US states over a new law aimed at reducing the use of single-use plastics and improving recycling efforts. The lawsuit, filed on Monday in a federal court in Sacramento, challenges California’s Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act, which was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom in […]

Chibuzor Ezeh has left Kwara United following the expiration of his contract, DAILY POST reports. Ezeh joined the Harmony Boys at the start of the 2024-25 NPFL season. The forward is expected to join a new club before the commencement of the new campaign. He struggled to make an impact with the Ilorin-based side in […] NPFL: Chibuzor Ezeh part ways with Kwara United, seeks fresh start