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By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Leadership of Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and Trade Union Congress (TUC) yesterday ensured a successful day two of the strike in Oyo State, called to protest the abduction of teachers and pupils of schools in Oriire Local Government Area (LGA) of the State amid seeming inaction by relevant authorities. President Bola Tinubu, though, had, weekend, ordered the recruitment and deployment of 1000 forest guards to ferret out the kidnappers. As happened on Monday too, some civil society organisations (CSOs) continued their protests in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, over the same…

By Emmanuel Ogoigbe, Warri Protesting members of Ijaw and Urhobo ethnic nationalities in Warri, Delta State, have warned the Presidency not to reignite ethnic tensions that sparked bloodshed which shook the oil city several years ago. Accusing the Presidency of interfering in the implementation of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)'s final report on the Supreme Court-ordered fresh delineation of electoral wards and constituencies in Warri federal constituency, they warned of consequences, if Abuja fails to hands off the matter. Addressing journalists in Warri today, the protesters, who read from a statement, alleged that the delay in implementing the delineation…

Days after the Ghanaian Parliament passed into law a sweeping bill that criminalizes the promotion of LGBTQ+ activities and identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer, members of the group have reacted in several ways. The legislation, which was passed on Friday, mandates prison sentences of three to 10 years. The human sexual rights and family values bill is expected to be signed into law by President John Dramani Mahama. The individuals hit by the proposed law have sought solace in one another, counseling themselves on what to do to stay clear of public glare, conceal their sexual relations…

*Leaders Should Know That Nigerians Are Fed Up With Insecurity -Protester Irate teachers in Oyo State today kicked off an indefinite strike over the abduction of some of their colleagues and pupils by terrorists. As the teachers withdrew their services, paralyzing the state's public educational system, civil society organizations (CSOs) took to the streets of Ibadan,the star capital, in protest over the kidnappings and general security situation in the state, officially dubbed Pacesetter State. Thirty-nine students and seven teachers lost their freedom following their kidnap on Friday, 15 May, 2026, in some communities of Oriire Local Government Area (LGA) of…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has enjoined the people of the state to take ownership of his administration’s achievements in the last three years, noting that change endures when citizens ensure the consolidation of every progress made. Highlighting projects and progress made under the 'Tomorrow is Here' philosophy since 2023, Mbah, however, said his administration's achievements could not be understood simply as a collection of projects. He explained that the government was “rebuilding the operating system of this state and a different future is being constructed layer by layer – economically, culturally, and institutionally.” Mbah,…

*VP In My Administration Will Play Major Role In Governance, Not Be Ceremonial Job, Obi Says The 2027 battle for the nation's number one seat is shaping up robustly as different political parties elect their flagbearers for the position. Yesterday, opposition Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) endorsed the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, as its presidential flagbearer for the 2027 general election. The endorsement was ratified at a special national convention in Abuja following a motion moved by Senator Victor Umeh and seconded by former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, who is running for a Senate seat for…

By Rosemary Ameh, Sokoto Milk of human kindness flowed from Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu as he donated 1,000 Saudi Riyals (about N450,000) each to the 2,410 pilgrims from the State currently performing the 2026 Hajj in Saudi Arabia. This was disclosed by the State Amirul Hajj (leader of pilgrimage delegation), Alhaji Muhammad Mai Gari Dingyadi, in a statement signed by Abubakar Bawa, Director General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Sokoto. Dingyadi said the gesture was to support the pilgrims financially as they prepare for their journey back to Nigeria after completing the Hajj rites. The Amirul Hajj praised the…

The Tanimu Turaki faction of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) today outmanoeuvred the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, who moved to block them from holding a ceremony to give ex-President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, the party's certificate of return for the 2027 presidential election at a designated hotel in Abuja. The faction did so by successfully going ahead with the event at its Garki office, also in Abuja. Though Jonathan was absent and the certificate received on his behalf by a member of the House of Representatives from Bayelsa State, Hon. Fred Egbedi, he was duly named PDP presidential candidate…

*Enugu APC Presents Certificates Of Return To LG Chairmanship Flagbearers Ahead Sept Polls By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has unveiled the newly renovated and re-equipped Neonatal and Special Babies Ward at the Enugu State University of Science and Technology Teaching Hospital (ESUTH), Parklane, Enugu, as part of activities marking the 2026 Children’s Day celebration. The facility, upgraded through the intervention of the Cecilia Oyebola Foundation founded by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Health, Dr Yomi Jaye, is equipped with modern incubators, infusion and syringe pumps, phototherapy equipment, autoclave machines, baby monitoring devices and upgraded nursing…

Perhaps, pre-empting President Bola Tinubu's speech today, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar berated the Tinubu administration over growing insecurity and the worsening economic situation in the land, saying Nigerians are now compelled to treat ransom payments like regular household items. Addressing Nigerians as his administration clocked three, Tinubu had said communities and highways were becoming safer and economically productive, despite challenges. To him, advances were being made in the fight against terrorism. In a statement yesterday and issued by Phrank Shaibu, his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Abubakar, popularly known as Atiku, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate in…