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A Three-storey building has collapsed in the Alakija area of Lagos, leaving several people trapped beneath the rubble. According to an eyewitness, the incident occurred at about 11:40 a.m. on Thursday. The exact number of victims trapped in the collapsed structure could not be immediately confirmed as of the time of filing this report. Rescue operators and emergency responders were yet to arrive at the scene when the incident was reported, while concerned residents and passersby gathered around the area. The cause of the building collapse has not yet been determined. More details are expected as rescue efforts begin and authorities assess…

The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, on Tuesday held a strategic security meeting with the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga at the Police Headquarters, Eleyele, Ibadan, as part of ongoing efforts to address security challenges across the state. The closed-door meeting comes in the wake of several motions, resolutions and Matters of Urgent Public Importance deliberated upon by the House in recent weeks, particularly following the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area and the recurring security incidents reported in parts of Oke-Ogun. During the…

A traditional ruler in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State has allegedly been arrested in connection with ongoing investigations into the recent abduction of pupils, students and teachers in the area. Sources familiar with the matter claimed that the monarch, Oba Tajudeen Abioye, the Eleshi Ele of Esiele, was taken into custody following allegations linking him to individuals suspected to have played roles in the school abduction that affected communities around Ahoro-Esiele, Yawota and neighbouring settlements. The alleged development comes weeks after armed kidnappers invaded schools in Oriire Local Government Area and abducted dozens of schoolchildren and education workers,…

The Chairman of Lagelu Local Government, Alh. Mudashiru Kamorudeen has been conferred with the prestigious Nigerian Local Government Excellence Award (LOGEXA) 2026 in recognition of his exceptional commitment to good governance and people-centered development at the grassroots. The award, which celebrates outstanding leadership and impactful service delivery among Nigeria’s 774 local government chairmen, underscores Kamorudeen’s remarkable strides in transforming Lagelu through transparent administration, infrastructure renewal, and improved citizen welfare. Since assuming office, the Lagelu helmsman has prioritized key sectors including healthcare, education, agriculture, security, and rural infrastructure. His administration has recorded notable achievements in road rehabilitation, water supply projects, enhanced…

PRESS RELEASE …Vows to Join Forces in Promoting Ibadan Traditional System The President of the Yoruba Youth Council Worldwide (YYCW) and newly installed Mogaji of Ifatayo-Alawode Family, Ode Aje, Aremo, Ibadan, Mogaji (Aare) Rahmon Akintunde Alawode, has expressed profound gratitude to Almighty God for His grace, mercy and faithfulness over his successful installation as Mogaji. In an appreciation message personally signed by Mogaji Alawode, he extended heartfelt appreciation to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, for approving and facilitating his installation in line with the cherished customs and traditions of Ibadanland. Mogaji Alawode also conveyed special appreciation to…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally transmitted a Constitution Alteration Bill to the Senate seeking the establishment of state police across Nigeria.The proposed legislation seeks to amend relevant provisions of the 1999 Constitution to create the legal and institutional framework for the operation of state-controlled police forces within the federation.The move represents a major step in ongoing efforts to restructure Nigeria’s security architecture and expand the role of state governments in maintaining law and order within their territories.The President has repeatedly advocated constitutional reforms that would grant states greater responsibility in tackling security challenges. In February, Tinubu urged the National…

The Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government is considering the reintroduction of a stricter cashless policy as part of renewed efforts to curb kidnapping and other violent crimes across the country. According to Leadership, security sources said the proposal is being reviewed alongside intensified military and intelligence operations aimed at dismantling kidnapping syndicates and cutting off their financial lifelines.Top security officials disclosed that the renewed cashless framework is intended to make ransom payments more traceable and reduce the ease with which criminal groups move money through cash-based transactions. One of the sources said kidnappers deliberately demand cash payments to avoid detection…

Notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, has said his group is willing to enter negotiations with the Nigerian government but remains fully prepared for armed confrontation if dialogue is not pursued.Very Nigerian reports that Turji made the remarks in a video recorded in Hausa and dated June 20, 2026, in which he addressed ongoing tensions between his group and security forces.In the video, the bandit kingpin expressed conditional openness to peace talks, stating that his group would respond depending on the government’s approach.“If the government is ready for negotiation, we are also ready for negotiation. But if they want to continue…

The Allied People’s Movement (APM) has officially unveiled Hon. Muftau Open Salawu of Ogbomoso as its Deputy Governorship Candidate for the forthcoming 2027 Oyo State governorship election. The unveiling ceremony was held on Wednesday at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Secretariat in Oke-Ado, Ibadan, attracting party leaders, stakeholders, and supporters from across the state. The event marked a significant milestone in the growing alliance between the APM and the PDP, as both parties intensify preparations ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at the ceremony, party leaders described the choice of Hon. Salawu as a strategic move aimed at strengthening…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared that he is willing to make the ultimate sacrifice if it would guarantee the safe release of the 46 pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of the state on May 15. The governor made the statement on Tuesday while addressing protesters led by social media activist and influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), at his private residence in Ikolaba, Ibadan. The protest was organised over growing concerns about insecurity and the continued captivity of the abducted schoolchildren and their teachers. Addressing the protesters, Makinde assured residents…