Ese Obire, an aide to the Delta State Governor, has criticized wealthy individuals in the state for what he described as a lack of investment in industries capable of creating high-paying jobs. Speaking in a recent video, Obire lamented that despite Delta State’s status as an oil-rich region, no indigenous company currently offers salaries…
A 16-year-old boy, identified as Miebaka Koko, has drowned while swimming with friends in the Ogoloma community of Okrika Local Government Area, Rivers State. The tragic incident occurred on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Derock Waterside in Ogoloma, where the teenager had gone swimming with three friends. He was reportedly swept away by a…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards in Oyo State as part of immediate measures to bolster security following the recent abduction of pupils and teachers in the state. The announcement was made on Sunday, May 31, during a visit by a high-level federal government delegation to the Esiele and…
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has directed all public primary and secondary school teachers in Oyo State to commence an indefinite strike effective Monday, June 1, 2026, in protest against the continued captivity of abducted teachers and pupils in Oriire Local Government Area. The directive follows growing concerns over the safety of teachers and…
