The Oyo State government has warned residents to take precautionary measures following a severe heat stress alert from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, as temperatures soar to dangerous levels. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Ademola Aderinto, issued the advisory on Monday in Ibadan, the state capital. “The ongoing heatwave is not isolated to Oyo State but part of a nationwide surge in temperatures affecting several states across Nigeria. “With daytime temperatures reaching as high as 41°C, there is a heightened risk of heat exhaustion, dehydration, and heatstroke, particularly during this peak dry season,” Aderinto said. He urged residents to remain vigilant and adopt practical safety measures to protect their health and well-being. Aderinto advised limiting outdoor activities, especially between 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm when the sun is at its peak. Those who must be outdoors are encouraged to stay under shade, particularly under trees, as an effective way to reduce heat exposure. He emphasised the importance of proper hydration, even when not feeling thirsty, and advised residents to drink at least two to three litres of water daily. Consumption of water-rich foods, such as fruits and vegetables, can also help regulate body temperature. Residents were further advised to wear light, breathable clothing and protective items such as hats, umbrellas, and sunglasses, while ensuring proper ventilation in homes and workplaces to reduce indoor heat buildup. Aderinto also warned against leaving children, elderly, or pets inside parked vehicles, noting that temperatures inside cars can rise rapidly to fatal levels within minutes. He encouraged residents to watch for early signs of heat stress, including dizziness, fatigue, convulsions, and nausea, and to check on vulnerable neighbours who may require assistance. Highlighting the broader environmental implications of the heatwave, the Commissioner urged citizens to protect existing green spaces and actively participate in tree-planting initiatives to mitigate long-term heat effects. He reassured the public of the government’s continued commitment to safeguarding lives and property and pledged to provide timely updates as weather conditions evolve.

Content creator and social media personality, VeryDarkMan has suggested that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu may be campaigning for a third term in office, beyond the 2027 general elections. He stated this in a video post via his official Instagram page on Monday. According to VeryDarkMan, he claimed, “I don’t think President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is preparing for the 2027 election. I think he is preparing for 2030 too. “I don’t think this campaign is about 2027 anymore. Tinubu wants to rule for a third term.” He stated. He pointed to the APC’s dominance in states and the National Assembly as evidence, saying, “With 31 governors out of 35 already with APC, and most members of the National Assembly aligned, it’s almost a guarantee that all they have to do is rig each state for him.” VeryDarkMan argued that the current political moves signal an ambition to consolidate power and push toward a one-party system. “Tinubu wants to rule for a third term. He is pursuing a one-party system.”

The presiding pastor of The Master’s Place International, Korede Komaiya, has urged young people to prioritise the well-being of their parents, stressing that parental blessings play a vital role in fulfilling destiny. Komaiya made the call in a video message released on his Instagram page on Thursday, where he emphasised the importance of honouring and supporting parents. According to him, “parental blessings are critical” to achieving purpose in life, adding, “If you have your mother alive, father alive, you have gold mines alive.” He encouraged youths to take practical steps in caring for their parents, saying, “Let your parents enjoy the fruit of their labour, place them on a monthly salary even if it’s N20,000. Even when they don’t need it, do it, it is the covenant you’re practising.” The cleric also stressed the need for attentiveness to parents’ needs, noting that “something must leave you to your parents; listen carefully to their needs.” Cross River disburses loan Warning against neglect, Komaiya said, “Don’t let mosquitoes kill your parents and you spend ₦7m on their burial.” He further called for forgiveness and understanding within families, stating, “If they’ve made mistakes, we all do. Can you please forgive and be the fulfilment of their dream?” Using the message as a broader call to action, he added, “Please, you owe your parents one thing, let them die happy.” He concluded by urging young people to live in a way that brings joy to their parents, saying, “Let your parents thank God for having you. It is a major covenant secret—parental blessings.”

The faction of the National Union of Road and Transport Workers, NURTW, under the leadership of Tajudeen Baruwa has taken over the national secretariat of the union, THENEWSCREDIT reports. The takeover happened early Monday as members of the faction stormed the union’s headquarters in Abuja. THENEWSCREDIT reports that the NURTW factions led by Baruwa and Ayinde Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, have been involved in an internal leadership tussle since 2024. Members of the NURTW had elected MC Olumo as National President in November 2024. However, the court ruled in favor of Baruwa when the dispute led to a lawsuit. Despite the court ruling, MC Olumo has continued to operate as President.

Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested a 21-year-old boy for allegedly raping and killing an elderly woman, identified as Veronica Anthony, in Iboropa-Akoko in Akoko North-East Local Government Area. The suspect, identified as Anthony Alabi, was apprehended following the tracking of the phone of the deceased by police operatives. With the incident heightening tension within the community, security operatives were said to have prevented jungle justice as youths in the community had gathered to descend on the young man. According to the spokesperson of the Ondo State Police Command, Jimoh Abayomi, the suspect, who is currently in custody, confessed to the crime. He said, “Following credible intelligence, detectives promptly launched an investigation, which led to the tracking of the deceased’s missing phone and the subsequent arrest of the suspect “The case has been transferred to Headquarters, Akure, for further discreet investigation and prosecution.”

Bandits on Sunday morning abducted eight worshippers an ECWA church in Omugo, Oro-Ago community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. THENEWSCREDIT however gathered that three of the abductees have been rescued by joint security forces. The attack occurred hours after the Coordinator, Joint Security Watch, Kwara South Senatorial District, Zubair Olaitan, issued an alert warning of imminent attack on some communities in Ifelodun, Irepodun and Isin LGAs. Reacting to the development, the Kwara State Government has tasked the security forces and local vigilantes to ensure that the bandits who attacked the ECWA Church Omugo, are apprehended. The government equally commended the security forces, forest guards and local vigilantes for the rescue of three of the abductees. The government also condemned the “cowardly” targeting of religious places under any guise. In a statement by Commissioner for Communications, Bolanle Olukoju, on Sunday, the Kwara State Government urged the security forces, forest guards, local vigilantes, and community members to continue to work together to end the menace. “While commending the immediate response of the security forces and other stakeholders, we task them to ensure that the ongoing manhunt leads to the rescue of the remaining victims and arrest of the perpetrators,” the statement added. It further commended the security forces, forest guards, and vigilantes for the appreciable progress made in combing of the forests, which has largely curtailed the activities of the criminals in the areas. The government assured the people of its continuous commitment to work with security forces and community stakeholders to protect lives and property.

An Oyo state High Court sitting in Ibadan has restrained the wife of the former governor, Kemi Alao Akala, from selling, disposing of or entering into any form of transaction on the contested properties of the deceased, Chief Adebayo Alao Akala, pending the determination of the substantive suit. The claimant, Oluwatoyin Alao Aderinto, had in a suit No 1/443/2024 sought judicial intervention over the administration of the estate of the deceased. Joined as defendants/respondents in the suit are Oluwakemi Alao-Akala and Olamide Alabi, listed in the court processes as executors and administrators of the estate of the late former governor. Ruling on the motion on notice for an interlocutory injunction, the court granted the relief sought by the claimant, thereby restraining the defendants, their agents, servants, assigns, privies or any person acting through them from selling or continuing to sell, disposing of, or entering into joint venture agreements in respect of properties belonging to the late Christopher Adebayo Alao-Akala pending the determination of the substantive suit before the court. The application was brought pursuant to Order 48 Rules 4 and 6 and Order 49 of the High Court of Oyo State (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2022, as well as under the inherent jurisdiction of the court. In granting the application, the court also ordered an accelerated hearing of the case in order to ensure speedy dispensation of the matter. The claimant had told the court that she has a legal and equitable interest in the estate and properties of the late politician, being his first daughter. She further alleged that some assets belonging to the estate had been sold without her consent, agreement or knowledge, while steps were allegedly being taken to dispose of other properties or enter into joint venture arrangements involving assets of the deceased. According to the application, the claimant argued that there was an urgent need for the court to halt further transactions relating to the properties in order to protect her rights, interests and entitlements in the estate. The claimant also contended that failure to grant the injunction could result in continued sale or disposal of the assets, which she said might cause irreversible damage to her interest in the estate of the late former governor. With the interlocutory injunction now in force and accelerated hearing ordered by the court, further proceedings in the case are expected to focus on the substantive issues surrounding the administration and ownership of properties forming part of the late politician’s estate. Meanwhile, during proceedings in the matter, an additional application seeking that DNA tests be conducted among the siblings connected to the dispute was also moved before the court. Following arguments on the application, the court adjourned the matter to April 16, 2026, for ruling on the request for DNA testing. The dispute has drawn public attention given the stature of the late Christopher Adebayo Alao-Akala, who served as governor of Oyo state between 2007 and 2011 and remained a prominent political figure in the state until his death.

The wife of renowned Nigerian cleric, Enoch Adeboye, Pastor Foluke Adeboye, has opened up about the drastic personal sacrifice she made after giving her life to Christ. In a resurfaced throwback video currently circulating online, Folu Adeboye shared how her lifestyle changed dramatically in the early days of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG. She revealed that before becoming born again, she had a strong passion for fashion and owned several gold items, including jewellery that she had already set aside for her young child, who was under two years old at the time. However, after joining the church where wearing such items was discouraged, she made a bold decision to part with them entirely. “Every woman loves fashion,” she said. “By the time we became born again, it was a taboo for you to have them.” Rather than keep or sell the valuables, Folu said she threw all her gold possessions into the lagoon. She recalled that a family friend had questioned her choice, suggesting she could have given the items to her mother to sell. But she declined. “Whatever is not good for me is not good for my mother,” she explained. Folu also revealed that she briefly turned to copper accessories as an alternative, admitting she spent significantly on them at the time. Despite the scale of her sacrifice, she maintains she has no regrets. “What would I say I miss? Not much, I have already sold myself,” she added.

Rev. Niyi Adebayo has issued a passionate "open letter" to the elites and influential indigenes of Ogbomoso, calling for a shift from symbolic presence to active economic investment in their home city. Drawing a biblical parallel to the "Nobles of Tekoa" from the Book of Nehemiah—who famously refused to assist in rebuilding their city walls—Rev. Adebayo lamented that many of the city’s wealthiest sons and daughters build magnificent residential villas in Ogbomoso while establishing their commercial empires elsewhere. In the report, Adebayo noted that while Ogbomoso is Nigeria’s second-largest city by landmass and the second most populous in Oyo State, it remains underserved by state and federal infrastructure. He attributed this stagnation to a lack of local investment, noting that less than 35% of the city’s elites currently identify with its commercial needs. "The commerce of a city is supposed to be built by her sons and daughters," Adebayo stated. "Some cities are called commercial towns today because their people built facilities of economic value." The cleric expressed concern over the disparity in educational and economic opportunities compared to neighboring cities. He pointed out that Oyo town hosts approximately five higher institutions, providing massive employment and stimulating local trade—a level of patronage Ogbomoso is yet to match despite its potential. The letter outlined a three-pronged approach for the city`s "emancipation": * Encouraging elites to float businesses locally rather than just building non-commercial residential houses. * Urging the political class to attract government agencies, NGOs, and structured grants to support struggling local entrepreneurs who currently rely on high-interest loans. * Calling on those without direct capital to use their influence to "woo" foreign and local investors to the city. Adebayo did not spare those living at home, warning against a "parasitic attitude" and a "sense of entitlement" that often ruins businesses owned by family members. He emphasized that for Ogbomoso to prosper, the local community must create a conducive and supportive atmosphere for these investments to thrive. "You will print your names in gold and keep your love in our hearts," the letter concluded, praying for a new era of all-round development for the ancient city.

Dangote Refinery has notified customers of a price adjustment for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), raising the gantry price from ₦1,175 to ₦1,245 per litre an increase of ₦70 per litre. The revised rate will take effect from 12:00 a.m. on March 21, 2026, and will apply to all outstanding and unloaded volumes. Additionally, the refinery increased its coastal supply price from ₦1,512,648 to ₦1,606,518 per metric tonne. The adjustment was attributed to the persisting global geopolitical tensions. The refinery clarified that customers holding valid Bank Guarantees may continue loading under their current arrangements, provided they settle the price difference. All such differential payments must be completed by March 23, 2026.