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Over 200 Amotekun Operatives Killed in Fight Against Insecurity — Makinde

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Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has revealed that more than 200 operatives of the Oyo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun Corps, have lost their lives in the battle against insecurity across the state. Makinde made the disclosure on Saturday during a visit to families of students and teachers abducted from three schools in the Oriire area of Ogbomoso on May 15. Expressing sympathy with the affected families, the governor called for unity and collective action towards securing the release of the victims, stressing that the moment demanded cooperation rather than political blame games. “This is not the time to trade blame, whether it is federal, state or local government. This is the time to pull together and rescue our children and their teachers,” Makinde said. He assured the families that the government remained committed to ensuring justice and bringing the abducted victims back safely. “And for those who have lost their lives, as God lives, their bl...
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“Chief Security Officer Without Power to Act” — Makinde Faults Security System, Vows to Reset Nigeria in 2027 (VIDEO)

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Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has criticized Nigeria's current security architecture, describing it as a system that places enormous responsibility on state governors without granting them the constitutional authority needed to effectively tackle insecurity . Makinde made the remark while speaking on the nation's security challenges, expressing concern over the continued abduction of innocent citizens and schoolchildren across various parts of the country. According to the governor, the designation of governors as "Chief Security Officers" of their states is largely symbolic, as they lack direct operational control over security agencies responsible for maintaining law and order. "Innocent citizens and school children are in captivity. As Governor, I carry the burden of 'Chief Security Officer' without the constitutional authority to command security agencies. No leader should bear such responsibility without the power to act,"...
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Kerosene Prices Approach N4,000 Per Litre as Household Living Costs Rise Across Nigeria

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Household kerosene prices surged across Nigeria in April 2026, with residents of Sokoto, Kebbi and Lagos paying close to N4,000 per litre, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The NBS Household Kerosene Price Watch showed Sokoto recorded the highest average price at N3,965.10 per litre, followed by Kebbi at N3,808.75 and Lagos at N3,790.90. Katsina, Edo, Niger, Plateau and Zamfara also recorded high prices above N3,300 per litre. At the lower end, Bayelsa recorded the cheapest average price at N1,815.40 per litre, while Kogi and Yobe sold at N1,982.02 and N2,235.77 respectively. Kerosene, once a major cooking fuel in Nigeria, used to sell between N50 and N100 per litre before subsidy removal in 2016 and the continued depreciation of the naira triggered sharp price increases. Many households have now switched to cooking gas or charcoal as kerosene becomes increasingly unaffordable. The report also showed major price increases between March and April 2026, wi...
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A 30-year-old woman, identified as Esua Ayibe, has d+ed after she was reportedly att@cked by unidentified persons in Benin City, Edo State

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A 30-year-old woman, identified as Esua Ayibe, has d+ed after she was reportedly att@cked by unidentified persons in Benin City, Edo State. According to relatives, Esua had gone to Ujo Street in the Ogida area to assist a friend in decorating a funeral venue free of charge. After completing the job, she reportedly remained within the area when she was suddenly att@cked. Family members said the as+ault left her with severe inj¥ries, and she was rushed to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) for treatment. Despite efforts by medical personnel to save her life, she later d+ed from her inj¥ries. Her remains have since been deposited in the mortuary. Relatives described Esua as a quiet and hardworking decorator who was well known for handling funeral & event decorations in the area. They have called on security agencies to investigate the incident & ensure those responsible are arrested & prosecuted. As of the time of filing this report, no arrest had bee...
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Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Friday morning

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Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1.Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Thursday visited former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, at his residence in Abuja. The visit comes in the wake of the fallout from the presidential primary of the African Democratic Congress, ADC held on Monday, in which Atiku emerged as the party’s presidential candidate. 2. No fewer than five persons, including two children, were killed on Thursday, while 10 others sustained varying degrees of injuries in a road crash at Iyana Egbado along the Abeokuta-Lagos Expressway. The lone accident involved a white Mazda E2000 bus with registration number KRD 809 XC, conveying 20 passengers at the time of the incident. 3. The two emirs laying claims to Kano emirate stool, Muhammadu Sanusi II and Aminu Ado Bayero, have announced the suspension of all Eid-el-Kabir Sallah durbar in the state. ‎The decisions, announced in separate briefings, ...
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ECOWAS @51: PRESIDENT OF THE COMMISSION TOURAY CONFIDENT OF BETTER FUTURE

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President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray has expressed confidence that the progress made in the last 51 years of the formation of the regional bloc will propel it into a bigger and more responsive body towards building ECOWAS of the people. In a statement to mark 51st anniversary of ECOWAS, Dr. Touray said the regional union has evolved overtime as a symbol of unity, cooperation, and shared aspiration for a peaceful, prosperous, and integrated West Africa.  He noted that this year's theme, "Build the ECOWAS of the Future, Today," is both a clarion call to action and a statement of intent. It reminds us that the future we envision for our region will not emerge by chance.  It must be consciously and collectively built anchored on good democratic governance, investment in education. Infrastructural and energy development, free movement and trade, through positive decisions we take and the commitments we uphold today." The statement adds...
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OYHA2027: PDP Clears Hon. Oduola Olumide Sunday (ALAYÀKÍ) for Ona-Ara State Constituency

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, under the leadership of the State Chairman, Hon. Dayo Ogungbenro, has officially cleared Hon. Oduola Olumide Sunday, popularly known as ALAYÀKÍ, to contest for the Oyo State House of Assembly seat to represent Ona-Ara State Constituency in the forthcoming 2027 general election. The screening and clearance exercise, which was held in Ibadan on Thursday, May 28, 2026, witnessed the presence of members of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC). Hon. ALAYÀKÍ, a prominent youth figure and grassroots mobiliser in Oyo State, successfully scaled through the party’s screening process, reaffirming his readiness and commitment to serve the people of Ona-Ara Constituency with dedication, transparency, and impactful representation. Speaking shortly after the exercise, ALAYÀKÍ expressed appreciation to the leadership of the PDP for conducting a transparent and credible screening process. He also thanked his supporters and loyalists f...
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