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Fulani pastoralists operating across the South-West have been urged to intensify cooperation with security agencies and host communities by exposing criminal elements threatening peace in the region. The call was made on Monday by the Convener of the Concerned Fulani People of Nigeria, Ibrahim Barkindo Chubado, in a statement issued in response to recent remarks by Yoruba activist Sunday Adeyemo. The group said its appeal followed earlier concerns raised over statements attributed to Adeyemo regarding insecurity in parts of Oyo State, particularly the Ibarapa axis, where tensions have persisted over killings, kidnappings and farmer-herder clashes. Chubado noted that the group…

Jamiu Folarin, Ph.D In 2022, I was in Norway to attend the Global Fact Check conference weeks after arrival from Utah, the United States of America as one of the participants at the Solutions Journalism Network Summit. My partner in progress, Dr. Rasheed Adebiyi had co-opted me into a panel session at the 2022 Lagos Studies Association (LSA) conference to dissect issues around solutions journalism. We were both pioneer fellows of the Solutions Journalism Africa initiatives between 2021 and 2022. The 2022 Global Fact conference, organised by the International Fact Checking Network (IFCN), brought together stakeholders and players working to…

… NCDC Says Infections Spread Across 23 States, 109 LGAs …Ondo, Bauchi, Taraba Account For Bulk Of Confirmed Cases Daud Olatunji Nigeria has recorded 214 deaths from Lassa fever in 2026, as the case fatality rate rose sharply to 25 per cent, deepening concerns over the worsening impact of the outbreak across the country, according to fresh data from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). The agency’s latest situation report showed that the viral haemorrhagic disease has continued to spread across multiple regions, with 855 confirmed cases emerging from 5,652 suspected infections recorded in 23 states and…

… Lagos, Rivers, Oyo dominate distribution under new tax regime …States receive higher share as federal allocation drops to 10% Five states of the federation collectively received N87 billion, representing 21.2 per cent of the N410.9 billion Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue shared to the 36 states in April 2026, according to the latest Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) report compiled by the National Bureau of Statistics. The report, obtained on Sunday, shows a continued concentration of VAT inflows in a few economically dominant states, even as the new Federation Account Allocation Committee revenue-sharing formula under the Nigeria Tax…

Security operatives in Kogi State have intercepted a large cache of arms and ammunition allegedly destined for criminal groups, in a coordinated operation that led to the arrest of three suspects. The interception, carried out through a joint security effort, was aimed at disrupting the inflow of illegal weapons into the state and preventing a possible escalation of violent crime. The arms consignment, believed to have been concealed for onward delivery to criminal elements, was recovered during an intelligence-led operation by security agencies working in synergy. Authorities described the development as a significant breakthrough in ongoing efforts to curb insecurity…

The Oyo State Government has issued a seven-day ultimatum to families and next of kin of unclaimed corpses deposited in public hospital mortuaries across the state, warning that all unclaimed bodies will be given a mass burial after the expiration of the notice. The directive was announced on Monday by the Commissioner for Health in Oyo State, Dr Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, who said the decision became necessary due to severe congestion in mortuary facilities and the rising number of abandoned corpses. According to her, the bodies—brought in by security and emergency agencies including the Nigeria Police Force, Federal Road Safety Corps,…

At least six persons have been confirmed dead and about 20 others abducted after suspected bandits, reportedly among those described as “repentant,” launched a fresh attack on farmers in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area. The attack, which occurred at about 11am on Monday, was carried out at Layin Danauta village, where the armed men stormed farmlands and opened fire on farmers working in the area, according to community sources. Residents said the assailants operated in a coordinated, guerrilla-style manner, shooting sporadically as they advanced into the farms, leaving several people dead and others injured in the process. Preliminary accounts from…

The Nigeria Police Force on Monday assured Nigerians that pupils and teachers abducted in Oyo State would be rescued safely, declaring that it would not engage in ransom negotiations with their captors. The Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Information and Communication Technology, Adegoke Fayoade, gave the assurance during a working visit to the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters in Ikeja. Fayoade said ongoing coordinated operations involving multiple security agencies were already yielding progress, expressing confidence that the victims would regain their freedom “within the shortest possible time.” He dismissed reports suggesting that ransom demands were being considered, stressing…

A suspected bomb explosion on Monday triggered panic at a busy market in Mushin, Lagos, leaving one person injured and prompting a swift security response. The incident, which occurred at the popular Shoe Materials Market in the area, was reportedly caused by an Improvised Explosive Device planted under a vehicle, according to the Nigeria Police Force. Addressing journalists at the scene, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fatai Tijani, said operatives of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit were immediately deployed after the command received distress calls about the blast. He said the area was swiftly cordoned off and thoroughly searched…

The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Ladi Adebutu, on Sunday said he has consistently sacrificed personal comfort, business interests and wealth in pursuit of public service, insisting that his political journey is driven by a “calling” rather than personal ambition. Adebutu spoke at a media parley held in Abeokuta, where he was flanked by leaders of the PDP in the state, including his running mate, Alhaja Lateefat Sowunmi Kolapo, Senator Prof Iyabo Obasanjo, and other candidates of the party ahead of the forthcoming election. He said his involvement in politics over the years had…