Gunmen riding motorbikes killed 22 villagers in western Niger on Monday, most of them gathered for a baptism ceremony, local media and security sources confirmed on Tuesday. The attack occurred in Takoubatt village, in the Tillaberi region near the borders with Burkina Faso and Mali, an area plagued by jihadist groups linked to al-Qaeda and the Islamic State. According to a resident who spoke anonymously for security reasons, the assailants first opened fire at the baptism venue, killing 15 people. They later targeted the outskirts of the village, where seven more victims were shot dead. Local broadcaster Elmaestro TV described…
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Several parts of Lagos State were submerged on Tuesday morning after hours of heavy rainfall, leaving motorists and residents grappling with severe flooding across major roads and neighbourhoods. The downpour, which began in the early hours, brought back memories of recent floods that caused extensive damage, particularly in the Ikorodu axis. Tuesday’s incident mirrored the same ordeal, with floodwaters overtaking streets, shops, and residential areas. From Ago Palace Way in Okota to Ikorodu, Akowonjo, Lekki and other parts of the state, stranded residents shared videos of submerged roads. In one clip from Alhaji Idowu Street, Akowonjo, floodwater had risen to…
Executive Chairman of the Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC), Prince Olabiyi Olaleye Poroye, has assured that the era of abandoned projects in oil-producing communities of the state is over. Poroye gave the assurance on Monday at a strategic meeting with contractors held at the Commission’s headquarters in Oba-Ile, Akure North Local Government. “OSOPADEC will be 25 years old next year, yet the achievements of the Commission do not match its age. That must change,” the Chairman said to applause from the audience. “We are introducing systemic principles where the system works for itself. This is our vision…
Former Ondo State Deputy Governor and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Chief Ajayi Alfred Agboola, has withdrawn the appeal he earlier filed against the outcome of the state’s last governorship election. In a letter dated September 16 and addressed to the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, Agboola explained that the decision came after wide consultations with his family, political associates, party members and legal advisers. According to him, the consensus was that pursuing the case further was unnecessary. “After careful deliberation, we have reached a consensus that the appeal should be withdraw and I’m by this letter so…
The Chief Imam of Owo and Chairman of the Ondo State League of Imams and Alfas, Sheikh Ahmad Oladoke Aladesawe, was on Tuesday laid to rest at his residence on Okeogun Street, Otakpete, Owo, in Owo Local Government Area of the state. The 91-year-old cleric passed away on Monday at the Federal Medical Centre, Owo. Until his death, he also served as General Secretary of the League of Imams and Alfas in the Southwest, Edo and Delta States. Speaking after the burial, the General Secretary of the Ondo State League of Imams and Alfas, Alhaji Abdulrasheed Akerele, described Sheikh Aladesawe…
The Kogi State Government has raised alarm over alleged collaboration between some youths and women in Okun land and armed bandits operating in the area. State Security Adviser, Jerry Omadara, disclosed this during a visit to the palace of the Elegbe of Egbe, Oba Ayodele Irukera, while giving an update on ongoing security operations in Kogi West. According to Omadara, intelligence reports revealed that some Okun youths use motorcycles to transport weapons and food to bandits hiding in forests. He added that at least seven youths are already under close watch for allegedly being on the payroll of the criminal…
The Students’ Union Government (SUG) President of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Chinedu Ozoagu, and seven other union executives have been suspended indefinitely over allegations of cultism, threats to life, and financial misconduct. The suspension, carried out by the SUG House of Representatives, followed a petition filed by Christian Okeke, which accused the officials of aiding cultists and non-students on campus for financial benefits. In a statement signed by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Ikechukwu Eze, and the Clerk, Chidozie Onah, the indicted officials were linked to the recent murder of a student within the university. The…
A fire outbreak on Tuesday morning razed six rooms in a private residence at Akinsoji Zone, Ogbere Moradeyo, Oremeji area of Ibadan, Oyo State. Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Services Agency, Maroof Akinwande, confirmed the incident in a statement to journalists. He said the agency received a distress call at 5:55 a.m. from a resident, Mr. Kayode, and immediately dispatched firefighters led by CFS Adesina Olusoji to the scene. According to him, the building, a six-room apartment, was already engulfed in flames when officers arrived. Firefighters from both the Oyo State Fire Service and the Federal Fire Service, Ibadan…
Today the People Spoke. Delegates Obtains Form for a Presidential Aspirant. Today, the political ground shook in Akoko North East. Over 20 delegates stormed the arena to pick nomination forms for Ajagunna Adeniyi, proving beyond doubt that he is not just a candidate he is the chosen one. Among those who stood boldly behind him were a former Vice Presidential Candidate and even some other aspirants. It is advisable that others bow to the reality that Ajagunna is the favourite of the people. This isn’t mere popularity; it’s a mandate. These delegates didn’t just ask that he run they called…
The Ondo State Government has announced the revival of the iconic Mare Festival in Idanre, a cultural and tourism event that has been suspended for some years. The festival is now set to return this December 2025, bringing back one of the state’s most celebrated platforms for culture, tourism, and community pride. Speaking today on behalf of the Government, the Honourable Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hon. Afolabi Adesoji, said that the revival of the Mare Festival is in line with Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa’s vision to reposition tourism as a catalyst for economic growth, youth empowerment, and cultural renaissance…