A wave of unrest has swept through Itasa, a quiet agrarian town in Iwajowa Local Government Area of Oyo State, as indigenes, traditional authorities, youth groups, and concerned stakeholders have risen in unison to demand the immediate withdrawal of a mining company, Architype Industries Nigeria Limited, from their land. The community has accused the company
In a decisive move to restore lasting peace and communal harmony, the Oyo State Government has initiated comprehensive steps to resolve lingering boundary disputes involving twelve Local Government Areas across the state. The initiative, aimed at addressing both intra and inter-local government boundary conflicts, was spearheaded by the Deputy Governor of the state, Barrister Bayo
On the night of April 17, 2025, suspected armed militia, believed to be herders, launched coordinated attacks on communities within the Sankera axis of Benue State, specifically targeting areas in Ukum and Logo Local Government Areas. The assaults resulted in the deaths of 17 residents—five in the Gbagir area of Ukum and twelve in Logo—before
In a significant move to accelerate the peace process in Nigeria’s North-East, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has delivered a substantial consignment of relief materials to the military authorities overseeing Operation Safe Corridor in Gombe. This initiative targets the de-radicalisation, rehabilitation, and reintegration of 800 former Boko Haram fighters who voluntarily surrendered their arms
The President-General of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Francis Bunu, has announced that the payment process for retired seafarers is currently 85% complete. This follows persistent efforts to ensure that the pensions of retired seafarers, particularly those who served in the defunct Nigerian National Shipping Line (NNSL), are disbursed without further delay. Bunu
In a bold move to bridge the digital divide and empower the next generation, Seyi Tinubu has sponsored a comprehensive digital skills training programme for youths in Kano State. The initiative is part of a broader effort to equip Nigerian youths with the advanced digitalcompetencies needed to thrive in the global economy, aligning with the
In a significant Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative to mark World Water Day 2025, itel has successfully addressed the long-standing water crisis in Brigade Gama (B) Kasuwar Takari community by commissioning an electric-powered borehole that now provides clean and safe water to residents. This project, launched amid growing concerns over water scarcity and sanitation challenges
The Anambra State Government has come under heavy criticism following the demolition of several buildings along the Nnewi-Owerri Road as part of a road expansion project. The exercise, which commenced on Wednesday under the supervision of the state’s Physical and Building Control Agency, has affected hundreds of properties, including shops, businesses, and homes. A particularly
Thousands of motorists and commuters were left stranded on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Friday morning following a multi-vehicle accident at the Kara Bridge, near the inward OPIC axis of the busy highway connecting Lagos to other parts of Nigeria. The crash involved several trucks and cars, causing a major gridlock that stretched back to the
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has formally appealed to President Bola Tinubu to issue a presidential order directing security agencies to enhance protection for pastoralist communities across Nigeria. In a statement issued by MACBAN’s National Secretary-General, Alhaji Bello Gotomo, the association expressed deep concern over ongoing ethnic profiling, discrimination, and unlawful
