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Feyisayo Ogunbiyi In response to the recent easing of tensions following communal clashes, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has announced a reduction in the daily curfew hours imposed on Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin-Osun communities. Effective immediately, the curfew, previously set at 17 hours, will now be enforced for 12 hours daily. This decision was conveyed by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, who highlighted the improving situation in the affected areas. Governor Adeleke expressed optimism about the gradual return to peace, emphasizing the collaborative efforts of traditional rulers and community members in achieving this milestone. “I…

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… 13 Fake IJMB Cases Under Probe The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has uncovered at least 585 forged Advanced Level (A/Level) certificates so far in 2025, raising alarm over the increasing sophistication of admission fraud and warning tertiary institutions against bypassing the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS). The Registrar of the Board, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, disclosed this during a virtual meeting with JAMB staff held in preparation for the 2025 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and the main UTME. Oloyede, who condemned the alarming rate of certificate falsification, said the discovery of the 585 fake credentials was made…

…Urges Alaafin to dialogue with opponents The Eselu of Eselu Kingdom in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, has advised the newly-installed Alaafin of Oyo,Oba Abimbola Owoade, to prioritise dialogue and cooperation, rather than engaging in supremacy battles, particularly with the Ooni of Ife,Oba Enitan Ogunwusi. Speaking during a press conference to mark his birthday on Monday in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, Oba Akinyemi warned against any form of confrontation that could destabilise the unity of the Yoruba traditional institution. The monarch urged the new Alaafin to embrace reconciliation with those opposing his ascension,…

In a dramatic operation, the Lagos State Police Command has uncovered a clandestine baby factory in the heart of Ijegun, Lagos, leading to the rescue of 10 victims and the arrest of three suspects involved in the illicit enterprise. The illegal facility was exposed on April 5, 2025, following a critical tip-off received by law enforcement. Speaking at a press briefing held at the state police command headquarters, Benjamin Hundeyin, the command’s spokesperson, disclosed that swift action was taken after receiving intelligence. “Our operatives swiftly mobilized to the scene, where they apprehended the operator of the baby factory, identified as…

Academic and non-academic staff of Ondo State-owned tertiary institutions have issued a 14-day ultimatum to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, demanding immediate inclusion in the state’s implementation of the 2024 National Minimum Wage structure. The aggrieved workers, under the umbrella of the Joint Action Committee (JAC), on Monday accused the state government of deliberately excluding them from the new wage regime already being enjoyed by their counterparts in Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). In a strongly worded letter addressed to Governor Aiyedatiwa, the protesting unions vowed to shut down academic activities in all state-owned tertiary institutions if their demands are not met…

The Saudi Arabian authorities have denied claims circulating on social media suggesting that it had imposed visa restrictions on Nigeria and 13 other countries, describing the report as false and unofficial. The rebuttal comes after a viral memo alleged that Saudi Arabia would, from April 13, 2025, suspend the issuance of new short-term visas — including business and visitor visas — to citizens of 14 countries. The memo also claimed that even individuals with valid visas would be barred from entering the Kingdom. Countries listed in the purported restriction include Nigeria, Egypt, India, Pakistan, Jordan, Sudan, Iraq, Indonesia, Ethiopia, Bangladesh,…

The Presidency on Monday refuted widespread rumours claiming that the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has been removed from office. A viral message circulated across WhatsApp platforms earlier in the day alleged that President Bola Tinubu had sacked Yakubu and appointe Prof. Bashiru Olamilekan as his replacement. The unverified message, which lacked attribution, stated, “INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmud Yakubu has been replaced with Prof. Bashiru Olamilekan by President Tinubu.” Reacting to the claim, the Senior Special Adviser to the President on Digital and New Media, O’tega Ogra, described the report as fake news and…

In a strategic move to bolster international cooperation against illicit drug trafficking, Nigeria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing operational collaboration in narcotics control. The agreement, which marks a significant milestone in bilateral relations between both nations, was signed in Riyadh by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC). Speaking at the signing ceremony, the NDLEA Chairman, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (retd.), described the pact as long overdue, noting that it builds on nearly two decades of informal collaboration between…

Tensions have escalated within the Labour Party ahead of a proposed National Executive Committee meeting convened by former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, as the party’s National Chairman, Julius Abure, issued a stern warning on Monday, declaring unequivocally that there is “no vacancy” in the party’s leadership structure. Addressing a press conference at the party’s national secretariat, Abure lashed out at Obi and Otti, branding their actions as acts of betrayal and internal sabotage. He maintained that his chairmanship remains valid and grounded in the party’s constitutional framework, stressing that no faction or external pressure…