The Allied People’s Movement (APM) has called on the Federal Government to provide a detailed account of the funds generated from the removal of fuel subsidy, demanding transparency on how the money has been spent since the policy was introduced in 2023. The party, in a statement by its National […]

Heavy rainfall has disrupted electricity supply in parts of Lagos and Osun states, prompting the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) and the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) to announce temporary power outages. EKEDC said outages on the Oshogbo-Ikeja and Benin-Egbin 330kV transmission lines reduced electricity allocation from the national grid, […]

Senate Majority Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has warned that the proposed state police system may fail if it is not backed by adequate funding and financial independence. Speaking during an interview today on State Police, he said a poorly funded police force could become vulnerable to influence from politicians, wealthy individuals, […]

Australia and India have signed an agreement that will allow the export of Australian uranium to support India’s civilian nuclear energy programme. The deal was announced during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Melbourne, where he held talks with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The agreement provides for long-term […]

The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting the mental health and well-being of persons with disabilities through inclusive policies and programmes that encourage dignity, equal opportunities, and social inclusion. The Commissioner for Social Development, Hajia Mariam Nnafatima Imam, committed during the 2026 World Mental Health Day celebration […]

The Association of Licensed Private Security Practitioners of Nigeria (ALPSPN), Kwara State Chapter, has reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with the Nigeria Police Force to improve security across the state. The assurance was given during a courtesy visit by the association’s leadership to the Kwara State Commissioner of Police, […]

Two people have been killed in a road crash involving a truck and a commercial bus along the Ogbere–J4 corridor in Ogun State. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said the accident occurred around 5:10 a.m. on Thursday at Ogbere Junction and involved a Mack truck and a Peugeot J5 […]

Kwara State Commissioner for Youth Development, Ambassador Ndanusa Usman Shehu, has called on young people in the state to acquire practical skills and take advantage of available empowerment opportunities to improve their livelihoods. Speaking on a radio programme in Ilorin, Ndanusa praised the state government’s youth-focused initiatives, saying they provide […]