25 m. ago PEBEC rating as another testament to Makinde’s superior ideas

IT’S been six years and six months since ‘Seyi Makinde became Governor of Oyo State despite being branded inexperienced and written off in 2019.

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2 h. ago Navigating Nigeria’s Gig Economy: Opportunities and Challenges for Youths

The Rise of Nigeria’s Gig Economy In recent years, Nigeria has witnessed a significant shift in its labor market dynamics with the rise of the gig economy. As traditional job markets become increasingly saturated and competitive, many young Nigerians are turning to gig work as a viable alternative to traditional employment. This shift has been […] The post Navigating Nigeria’s Gig Economy: Opportunities and Challenges for Youths appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Court rejects sacked Osun APC chairmen’s plea to access council funds

An Oyo High Court dismisses an application by sacked Osun APC chairmen seeking to access frozen council funds, ruling they lack the legal standing to do so Read More: https://punchng.com/court-rejects-sacked-osun-apc-chairmens-plea-to-access-council-funds/

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4 h. ago Two Nigerian startups shine as NBA Africa unveils five winners

Nigeria’s tech ecosystem recorded a strong showing on Friday as

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4 h. ago Oyo govt launches ‘FRILIA’, cautions residents against land misuse

“FRILIA is not just a bureaucratic checkbox; it is a pledge to every resident and community in Oyo State....

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4 h. ago NBA decries rising kidnapping, banditry, other related cases in Oyo

Lawal also appealed to the Commissioner of Police in Oyo State to urgently overhaul the state’s security framework.

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5 h. ago Put your house in order, Olubadan tells agitators of State creation

Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, the Olubadan of Ibadanland,  has told advocates of New Oyo State with Capital in Oyo to read more Put your house in order, Olubadan tells agitators of State creation

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6 h. ago Troops Rescue Kidnapped Victim In Taraba After Swift Operation

The operation was conducted on 11 December 2025 after troops received a distress report on the movement of the kidnappers within the area. The post Troops Rescue Kidnapped Victim In Taraba After Swift Operation appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 h. ago Ondo: Police arrest three for allegedly staging kidnapping to extort family

He explained that police operatives from the command immediately opened an investigation, while preliminary findings revealed that the supposed victim had deliberately planned his own abduction.

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9 h. ago Death toll in Taraba attack rises to 19 as police deny knowledge of incident

The death toll from the attack on Tse-Ajogo, a community in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State, has risen read more Death toll in Taraba attack rises to 19 as police deny knowledge of incident

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10 h. ago Nigeria’s trade surplus narrows as imports rise, exports rebound

Nigeria’s external trade gained pace in the third quarter of 2025 as a steady rise in imports met a firmer read more Nigeria’s trade surplus narrows as imports rise, exports rebound

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12 h. ago ‘We’ll spare no cost to protect our people, flush out criminals’

Oyo State Government has assured residents of security of lives and property in every part of the State, saying it read more ‘We’ll spare no cost to protect our people, flush out criminals’

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12 h. ago Oyo PDP members urged to put party interest above personal ambitions

"Politics may be a game of interests but those interests lose meaning the moment they begin to threaten collective strength of the party

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13 h. ago ASUP president decries poor attention to polytechnics, seeks urgent government action

…insists on establishment of national commission for polytechnics The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has accused governments at all read more ASUP president decries poor attention to polytechnics, seeks urgent government action

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18 h. ago Analyst decries structural gaps in Nigeria’s financial regulatory architecture

While the SEC has approached the Investments and Securities Tribunal (IST) seeking orders to freeze bank accounts and seize assets linked to CBEX and 25 other defendants, policy analysts argued that the magnitude of the losses reflects a deeper, systemic failure across Nigeria’s financial oversight ecosystem. A financial advisor and public policy researcher at Covenant […]

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19 h. ago Olubadan orders Ibadan royal fathers to address kidnapping, land grabbing 

The monarch noted that criminals like kidnappers and land grabbers often have insiders helping them, implying that some locals are involved in these crimes.

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28 h. ago NCTC seeks stronger security, telecom, media cooperation to tackle kidnapping

The NCTC boss pointed out that kidnapping remained the common trend that runs across the country’s security threats...

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29 h. ago Olubadan orders royal fathers to tackle kidnapping, land grabbing in Oyo

The Olubadan of Ibadanland directs Royal Highnesses to tackle kidnapping and land grabbing, holding them accountable for security in their domains. Read More: https://punchng.com/olubadan-orders-royal-fathers-to-tackle-kidnapping-land-grabbing-in-oyo/

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30 h. ago Kidnapping now major funding source for terrorists, others – FG

Nigeria’s government reports that kidnapping has become a primary funding source for terrorists, enabling them to acquire weapons and sustain operations. Read More: https://punchng.com/kidnapping-now-major-funding-source-for-terrorists-others-fg/

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33 h. ago Petrol Import Rises To 52.1m Litres In November Despite Drop In Consumption

Petrol imports surged to 52.1 million litres in November, marking an increase despite a decline in domestic consumption, the industry regulator has reported. Data from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) revealed that petrol imports surged to 52.1 million litres per day in November 2025, despite an overall decline in the country’s […]

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