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Alaafin of Oyo Seeks Return of 16 Gold-Plated Crowns Taken During 1895 British Invasion

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has revealed that 16 gold-plated beaded crowns were looted from the…

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HRW Faults Government Over Repeated School Kidnappings, Demands Urgent Action

A popular rights group has criticised the federal and state governments for repeatedly failing to learn from past…

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INEC Chairman Swears In Rahmon Tella as Oyo REC, Issues Strong Charge on Electoral Integrity

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, on Tuesday administered the oath…

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UNICEF, Editors Raise Alarm as Nigeria’s Child Welfare Crisis Deepens

Nigeria’s worsening child welfare indicators require urgent and coordinated action, stakeholders warned on Tuesday at a high-level symposium…

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Fresh Terror in Kwara as Bandits Storm Isapa, Kidnap 11 Residents in Evening Raid

Just a week after the abduction and eventual release of 38 worshippers in Eruku, Kwara State has again…

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Makinde Vows Fair, Inclusive Approach as Protests Trail 110km Circular Road Project

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Monday reaffirmed that his administration remains committed to fair, humane and inclusive…

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Lagos Police Intensify Security Around Schools, Worship Centres Amid Nationwide Tension

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, says the command has stepped up deployments across schools, worship…

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ASUU Convenes Wednesday NEC Meeting as FG Renegotiation Panel Concludes Talks

The National Executive Council of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) will meet on Wednesday to determine…

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Makinde Unveils N892bn 2026 Budget Proposal, Prioritises Infrastructure and Education

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Monday presented a proposed budget of N891.99 billion for the 2026 fiscal…

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Former Nigerian VP, Atiku Joins ADC

A former.Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has formally registered as a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC)…

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The Missing Tool Nigeria’s Classrooms Need And What Dare2Debate Hopes to Recreate

For many educators, the word “debate” evokes images of fiery political exchanges, raised voices and adversarial arguments. To…

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Kwara Confirms Release of 38 Abducted Worshippers, Credits Tinubu’s Intervention

The Kwara State Government has confirmed the release of all 38 worshippers abducted by bandits from the Christ…

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Kaduna Gives El-Rufai One Week to Prove Banditry Payment Claim or Face Legal Action

The Kaduna State Government has issued a seven-day ultimatum to former Governor Nasir El-Rufai to back up his…

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Tinubu Orders Withdrawal of 100,000 Police Orderlies From VIPs, Redirects Them to Fight Insecurity

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate withdrawal of about 100,000 police officers attached to politicians and other…

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Mimiko Reignites Call for Decentralised Security, Says Real Safety Starts in Communities

Former Ondo State Governor, Olusegun Mimiko, has renewed calls for a decentralised security system in Nigeria, insisting that…

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