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A woman identified as Mrs. Alamu, who introduced herself as the principal of Community High School, Esinele, has cried out for help after she and several staff members and students were reportedly abducted by unknown gunmen in Oyo State. In a viral video circulating on social media on Sunday, the principal said the incident occurred on Friday around 9:30 a.m. in Oriire Local Government Area of the state. According to her, armed men attacked the school and abducted several teachers and students. “On Friday at around 9:30, we were attacked by a certain group of people. A good number of…
The governorship candidate of the Allied People’s Movement for the 2027 election in Lagos State has explained his decision to leave the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, citing internal party conflicts and a renewed focus on governance priorities. Speaking at the official launch of Lagos Agenda 2027, tagged Atunto Eko 1.0, on Sunday in Lagos, where he also unveiled parts of his campaign agenda, Adeoye said the move was necessary to pursue what he described as a clearer platform for service delivery. The aspirant, who recently defected from the PDP to APM, said, “My decision was driven by internal crises within…
Vinicius Junior earned Real Madrid a 1-0 win at Sevilla on Sunday in La Liga in the penultimate round of fixtures, but results elsewhere mean the hosts have secured safety from relegation. Levante earned a vital 2-0 win over Mallorca, who are 19th and in grave danger, along with Girona, 18th after a 1-0 defeat at Atletico Madrid. Real Madrid will finish the season without a major trophy for the second year running, but produced a focussed display to beat Sevilla. After Kylian Mbappe complained midweek he had been told by coach Alvaro Arbeloa he was Madrid’s “fourth forward” after…
Steve Howey played an important role on Off Campus after his shocking exit from High Potential — but will he leave the Prime Video series in season 2? Howey played Phil a.k.a Garrett’s (Belmont Cameli) abusive father and a former NHL player who went through changes from Elle Kennedy’s book to the TV person. His story line wasn’t fully wrapped up, which left questions about Howey reprising his role. Cameli, meanwhile, exclusively spoke to Us Weekly about his own future on Off Campus. “I totally understand your concern,” he shared about each season of the Prime Video show being focused…
A member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Desmond Elliott, has alleged intimidation, political victimisation and the withdrawal of his security aides ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for Surulere I constituency. In a viral video circulated on Sunday, Mr Elliott accused unnamed party leaders and local government officials of allegedly coercing party members to support a preferred aspirant ahead of the APC House of Assembly primaries scheduled for 20 May. The lawmaker, who represents Surulere Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, alleged that some local government officials were removed from their positions…
Dr. Segun Osoba Under his influence, the University of Ife became a veritable breeding ground for a generation of trade unionists, civil society activists, lawyers, journalists and politicians who bore the imprints of his teaching into Nigerian public life for decades. People around him gained clarity about the link between scholarship and social duty, mentoring and inspiring young scholars, guiding and nurturing them as they begin their academic careers. On 14 May, the academic world was thrown into sadness by the news of the demise of one of the country’s pre-eminent Marxist scholars. At 92, Dr Samuel Olusegun Ọṣọba left…
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey celebrated his 100th appearance for Fulham F.C. as the London club played out a 1-1 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. in Sunday’s Premier League encounter at Molineux. The match also saw the return of fellow Nigerian international Alex Iwobi, who made his comeback after spending several weeks sidelined with a hamstring injury. While the result did little to boost Fulham’s fading European ambitions, the afternoon carried special significance for Bassey, whose influence at the club has continued to grow since he arrived from AFC Ajax in July 2023. The Nigerian defender has developed into one…
Four soldiers were injured on Saturday after troops on patrol survived an improvised explosive device (IED) blast and a subsequent ambush along the Damboa–Kumala–Maiduguri supply route in Borno State. The incident was disclosed by security expert Zagazola Makama in a post on his X handle on Sunday. According to the post, the attack occurred at about 11:45 am on May 16, roughly nine kilometres from Kumala Junction in Konduga Local Government Area. Troops of 25 Brigade, who were on a dominance patrol along the strategic highway, reportedly encountered a command-detonated IED planted by suspected terrorists before coming under ambush. The…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has resolved the dispute between Kabiru Alhassan Rurum and Abdurrahman Kawu Sumaila following a reconciliation meeting in Kano. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, both politicians agreed to forgive each other and work together again. Rurum said the misunderstanding had been resolved and that they were now united once more. “The dispute has been settled, and we have now reunited as one family and will work together more than ever before,” he said. He also thanked Governor Yusuf for stepping in to restore peace between them. Senator…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, said its operatives have intercepted consignments of cocaine and various opioids concealed in walls of cartons used to package cloths and other items going to the United Kingdom and Australia. According to the NDLEA, the two seizures were recorded at a courier company in Lagos on Friday during examination of shipments going to the UK and Australia. The agency stated that a total of 170grams of cocaine sealed in cellophane parcels and buried in the walls of a carton of cloths heading to Australia were recovered. This was announced in a statement on…
