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Police debunk viral videos on alleged arrest of bandits

By Ismail Azeez The Osun State Police Command has dismissed misleading videos currently circulating on social media regarding the alleged arrest of suspected bandits in some parts of Osun State. It was recalled that on 3rd June, 2026, a man alleged by members of the public to be a suspected bandit was apprehended along Lameco–Oke-Fia ...

Between policy and reality: Lagos communities struggle as waste piles up despite sanitation drive

By Imisioluwa Afunmiso‎‎The recent reintroduction of Saturday environmental sanitation across Lagos aimed at managing waste in the state although praised by citizens and officials weeks into the initiative, several communities complain on the gap between policy intent and the implementation of these initiative, as residents in multiple parts of Lagos continue to suffer from mounting ...

Fight against terror is everyone’s responsibility – Pres. Tinubu

… hails security forces By Taiwo Scholarstica President Bola Tinubu has commended members of Nigeria’s Armed Forces and other security agencies for their commitment and sacrifices in the fight against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other forms of criminality across the country. The President, in a message shared on his verified X handle on Monday, praised ...

Ebola: DRC, Uganda outbreak hits 563 cases, 90 deaths

By Precious Mark The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has confirmed that the Ebola virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda has reached 563 confirmed cases and 90 deaths, with 31 new infections and six deaths recorded in Ituri Province, DRC, as transmission continues despite ongoing ...