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Several students of Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, were hospitalised on Wednesday after another gas leak affected the school. The incident reportedly occurred during school hours when a pungent smell spread across the premises, causing discomfort and breathing difficulties among students and teachers. Details of the incident, particularly the number of those affected, were still sketchy as of the time of filing this report. The victims were rushed to the General Hospital, Ijebu-Ode, for medical attention. Speaking with newsmen, Ola Oresanya, commissioner for environment, said the government has commenced investigations to determine the source of the…

The Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, believes that the task of building a better Nigeria rests primarily on the youth. Obi expressed this opinion on Thursday in a post on his official X account while also lending support to the General Overseer (G.O.) of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye. He defended Pastor Adeboye as a respected figure who has long promoted peace, unity, and reconciliation, arguing that it is unfair to assign national leadership burdens to an 84-year-old when the duty belongs to younger Nigerians. Obi also reflected on the…

Nigerians have been urged to unite against terrorism by remaining vigilant, rejecting divisive narratives, and supporting communities affected by insecurity. In a message shared under the campaign hashtag #UniteAgainstTerror, Nigerians were asked to promptly report suspicious activities rather than ignore potential security threats. The campaign, by Nigerians Unite Against Terror, encouraged citizens to reject rhetoric capable of creating division, both online and offline, stressing the importance of national cohesion in confronting terrorism and other security challenges. The campaign also called on Nigerians to stand in solidarity with communities affected by acts of terror, emphasising that victims of insecurity are part…

Meta, the social media giant and parent company of WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook, has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) agent to help small and large businesses operate around the clock. Speaking at Meta Conversations in London on Wednesday, Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta said the agent will learn and eventually reach a point where it can “handle everything from the first question to the final sale”. “Today, I want to introduce Meta Business Agent, giving every business of any size an agent to talk to consumers and help run your operation. So now, a clothing shop in Birmingham…

The United States (US) has reaffirmed its growing security partnership with Nigeria, highlighting recent joint military operations against terrorist groups operating in the country. Speaking before the US House Foreign Affairs Committee in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, Marco Rubio, secretary of state said the United States is actively working with Nigerian security agencies in ongoing counterterrorism efforts. Rubio made the remarks while presenting the US State Department’s fiscal year 2027 budget request. He noted that concerns remain over persistent violence affecting Christian communities in parts of Nigeria. “We are now actively in counterterrorism cooperation with the Nigerian government and Nigerian…

Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has been questioned by police investigators over the controversial release of voter information from the database of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The interrogation was carried out on Tuesday by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department–Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT) at the Police Headquarters in Abuja. According to sources familiar with the investigation, authorities are probing alleged cyber infractions, unauthorised use of a government database and the disclosure of classified national documents. An INEC official, whose identity has not been disclosed, is also being held by…

The Oyo State Police Command says gunmen attacked the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) passport office in Ogbomoso on Tuesday, carting away a rifle, ammunition, and other valuables. In a statement on Wednesday, Ayanlade Olayinka, police spokesperson in Oyo, said the gunmen injured two immigration officers on duty during the attack. Olayinka said the officer in charge of the passport office raised an alarm at about 8:45 p.m. after armed men invaded the premises. “Upon receipt of the distress report, immediate reinforcement comprising operatives of the Command Monitoring Unit and surveillance teams was deployed to the scene for intervention and assessment…

The Senate has passed a bill seeking to establish the National Agency for Malaria Elimination, marking a significant step in Nigeria’s efforts to tackle one of the country’s most persistent public health challenges. The legislation scaled third reading on Wednesday after lawmakers adopted the report of the Senate Committee on Health (Secondary and Tertiary). The bill, sponsored by Ned Nwoko, is titled “A Bill for an Act to Establish the National Agency for Malaria Elimination and for Related Matters, 2025 (SB.172).” Presenting the committee’s report, Ipalibo Banigo said the proposed agency would coordinate national efforts aimed at preventing, controlling and…

Prominent elders and stakeholders from Kwara North have accused the administration of President Bola Tinubu of failing to stem the growing wave of banditry and terrorism in the district, claiming that more than 1,200 people have been killed since he assumed office in 2023. Speaking under the umbrella of the Kwara North Development Commission (KNDC), the group warned that continued insecurity could erode support for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general election. In a statement signed by KNDC National President, Abdullahi Manzuma, and Publicity Secretary, Zainab Seko, the stakeholders described the security situation in the…

Mike Bamiloye, founder of Mount Zion Faith Ministries, says it is unreasonable to expect Enoch Adeboye, the 84-year-old general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), to lead protests against the government. Bamiloye was responding to criticisms that Adeboye has remained quiet despite the country’s worsening security situation. In an Instagram post on Wednesday, Bamiloye, who is also a gospel filmmaker, said although Adeboye had publicly spoken against insecurity and violence, many bloggers chose not to highlight his comments. The evangelist also criticised those demanding that Adeboye take part in anti-government demonstrations. “Many bloggers saw this, but they…