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Professor Wole Alamu, husband of the abducted Oyo school principal, has revealed that security agencies are actively working behind the scenes to rescue the kidnapped pupils, teachers, and school administrators abducted during the attack on schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. Speaking during a telephone interview on Wednesday morning, Professor Alamu appealed…

NDLEA Arrests Nigeria-Mexico Drug Syndicate, Uncovers N480 Billion Worth of Meth in Ogun Forest The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled a highly sophisticated, multimillion-dollar Nigerian- Mexican methamphetamine production syndicate, arrested 10 suspects and uncovered N480 billion worth of methamphetamine Giving details of the major operational success at a media briefing on Wednesday…

For decades, the conversation around leprosy has largely focused on diagnosis, treatment, and elimination targets. While these remain important, one of the most neglected realities in the leprosy response ecosystem is what happens after treatment. Across many parts of Nigeria, thousands of persons affected by leprosy continue to live with preventable disabilities, social exclusion, mobility…

Fresh details have emerged following the abduction of dozens of pupils, students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, after armed men reportedly invaded several communities and schools in the area. The attack, which occurred in Ahoro-Esinele, Yawota, Oniya and Alawusa communities, has thrown residents into fear and renewed concerns over insecurity…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says prospective corps members will now present compliance certificates from the Nigeria Educational Repository and Databank (NERD) before mobilisation. The Director-General of NYSC, Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu stated this on Monday in Abuja during the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Pre-Mobilisation Workshop focused on strengthening accountability and compliance within the mobilisation process…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded senatorial primaries in many states ahead of the 2027 general elections, with several political heavyweights clinching tickets while others suffered major defeats. Governors, former governors, serving senators and influential party leaders emerged victorious in fiercely contested primaries held nationwide. APC Senatorial Primary Winners State Senatorial District Winner Akwa…

The 2026/2027 admission exercise has officially gathered momentum across Nigeria as several universities, polytechnics, and colleges of nursing sciences commence the sale of Post-UTME and screening forms for prospective candidates. The development comes amid growing anticipation among candidates seeking admission into tertiary institutions following the conclusion of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Checks…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released the names of aspirants disqualified from participating in the party’s National Assembly primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. The ruling party disclosed that the affected aspirants were marked “not cleared” following its screening exercise conducted by party committees in line with established guidelines and procedures. The announcement…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded the conduct of its House of Representatives primaries across several states ahead of the 2027 general elections, producing a mix of returning lawmakers, political loyalists and fresh contenders as flagbearers of the ruling party. The primaries, held amid tight security and intense political calculations, witnessed fierce contests in…