Welcome to Townscribe!https://news.townscribe.org/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-24-kylian-mbapp%C3%A9-linked-to-arsenal-f-c-in-potential-blockbuster-transfer/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-24-kylian-mbapp%C3%A9-linked-to-arsenal-f-c-in-potential-blockbuster-transfer/Sport Sun, 24 May 2026 18:24:00 GMTTownScribe Staffhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-24-tinubu-clinches-apc-2027-presidential-ticket/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-24-tinubu-clinches-apc-2027-presidential-ticket/PoliticsSun, 24 May 2026 21:34:00 GMTTownScribe Staffhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-24-townscribe-is-here/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-24-townscribe-is-here/WELCOME TO TownScribeSun, 24 May 2026 17:58:00 GMTTownScribe Staffhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-27-adc-alleges-political-persecution-over-arrest-of-assembly-candidate-in-ekiti/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-27-adc-alleges-political-persecution-over-arrest-of-assembly-candidate-in-ekiti/Ado EkitiWed, 27 May 2026 10:56:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowu https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-27-anthony-gordon-transfer-to-barcelona-deal-agreed/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-27-anthony-gordon-transfer-to-barcelona-deal-agreed/Transfer newsWed, 27 May 2026 18:23:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-27-anthony-gordon-transfer-to-barcelona-deal-agreed-1/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-27-anthony-gordon-transfer-to-barcelona-deal-agreed-1/Transfer newsWed, 27 May 2026 18:26:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-27-atiku-abubakar-clinches-adc-presidential-ticket-in-landslide-victory/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-27-atiku-abubakar-clinches-adc-presidential-ticket-in-landslide-victory/ormer Vice President Atiku Abubakar has emerged victorious in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary,Wed, 27 May 2026 21:24:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowu https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-27-governor-alia-celebrates-children-as-heart-of-our-future-on-2026-childrens-day/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-27-governor-alia-celebrates-children-as-heart-of-our-future-on-2026-childrens-day/Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia of Benue State has sent warm greetings to children across BenueWed, 27 May 2026 19:09:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-27-lagos-strengthens-healthcare-access-major-review-of-drug-access-expansion-programme-underway/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-27-lagos-strengthens-healthcare-access-major-review-of-drug-access-expansion-programme-underway/Lagos State Government is reviewing its Drug Access Expansion (DAE) Programme to ensure enrollees of the popular Ilera Eko health insurance schemeWed, 27 May 2026 18:41:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-27-omo-agege-quits-apc-declaring-the-party-no-longer-aligns-with-his-vision/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-27-omo-agege-quits-apc-declaring-the-party-no-longer-aligns-with-his-vision/Former Deputy Senate President Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has officially resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC).Wed, 27 May 2026 17:46:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-27-otti-pledges-renewed-focus-on-childrens-future-as-state-marks-childrens-day/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-27-otti-pledges-renewed-focus-on-childrens-future-as-state-marks-childrens-day/Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has used this year’s Children’s Day celebrationWed, 27 May 2026 19:19:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-27-pam-bondi-opens-up-about-her-battle-with-thyroid-cancer-im-doing-well/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-27-pam-bondi-opens-up-about-her-battle-with-thyroid-cancer-im-doing-well/Pam BondiWed, 27 May 2026 18:00:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-28-amnesty-intl-condemns-escalating-attacks-on-schools-communities-urges-immediate-govt-action/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-28-amnesty-intl-condemns-escalating-attacks-on-schools-communities-urges-immediate-govt-action/Amnesty International has strongly criticized Nigerian authorities for their failure to protect civilians, particularly children,Thu, 28 May 2026 09:51:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-28-breaking-omo-agege-dumps-joins-ndc-sets-sights-on-delta-central-senate-seat/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-28-breaking-omo-agege-dumps-joins-ndc-sets-sights-on-delta-central-senate-seat/ In a dramatic shift that is set to reshape the political landscape of Delta State, former Deputy Senate PresidentThu, 28 May 2026 18:07:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowu https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-28-dc-nura-miko-assumes-leadership-at-ptml-command-pledges-integrity-driven-trade-facilitation/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-28-dc-nura-miko-assumes-leadership-at-ptml-command-pledges-integrity-driven-trade-facilitation/Deputy Comptroller of Customs Nura Ibrahim Miko has formally taken over as Acting Customs Area Controller of the Nigeria Customs Service Port and Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML)Thu, 28 May 2026 10:13:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-28-makinde-formally-endorses-adekanmbi-as-preferred-successor-for-oyo-2027-governorship/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-28-makinde-formally-endorses-adekanmbi-as-preferred-successor-for-oyo-2027-governorship/Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has publicly declared Hon. Abimbola "Bimbo" Adekanmbi, the governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM),Thu, 28 May 2026 22:13:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-28-ogun-police-deploy-over-2-500-personnel-for-2026-ojude-oba-festival/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-28-ogun-police-deploy-over-2-500-personnel-for-2026-ojude-oba-festival/Ogun Police Deploy Over 2,500 Personnel for 2026 Ojude Oba FestivalThu, 28 May 2026 12:03:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-28-security-concerns-force-kano-emirs-to-suspend-durbars/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-28-security-concerns-force-kano-emirs-to-suspend-durbars/Kano State have forced both Muhammadu Sanusi II and Aminu Ado Bayero to suspend all remaining Eid-el-Kabir durbar activities Thu, 28 May 2026 17:05:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowu https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-28-speaker-dumps-apc-after-nearly-10-years-hints-at-new-political-direction/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-28-speaker-dumps-apc-after-nearly-10-years-hints-at-new-political-direction/Rt. Hon. Victor Onyekachi Ochei, has officially resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC)Thu, 28 May 2026 16:47:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowu https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-28-tinubu-cares-less-about-nigerians/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-28-tinubu-cares-less-about-nigerians/Politics Thu, 28 May 2026 17:11:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-29-alex-barbir-challenges-akpabios-claims-over-nigerias-persistent-insecurity/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-29-alex-barbir-challenges-akpabios-claims-over-nigerias-persistent-insecurity/American missionary Alex Barbir has publicly criticised Senate President Godswill Akpabio over recent remarks praising President Bola Ahmed TinubuFri, 29 May 2026 16:30:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-29-defence-chief-mocks-coup-plotters-hails-democracys-triumph/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-29-defence-chief-mocks-coup-plotters-hails-democracys-triumph/Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, has revealed that the military played a central role in uncoveringFri, 29 May 2026 21:44:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-29-degrees-no-longer-enough-youth-minister-sparks-nationwide-graduate-outrage/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-29-degrees-no-longer-enough-youth-minister-sparks-nationwide-graduate-outrage/Minister for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has issued a bold wake-up call to Nigeria’s young population,Fri, 29 May 2026 18:19:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-29-first-lady-ordered-adeboye-to-cancel-protest--church-insider-alleges-shocking-political-compromise/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-29-first-lady-ordered-adeboye-to-cancel-protest--church-insider-alleges-shocking-political-compromise/A viral video circulating online has stirred widespread controversy across Nigeria’s religious and political landscapeFri, 29 May 2026 17:16:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-29-statement-by-president-bola-ahmed-tinubu-gcfr-on-the-third-anniversary-of-his-administration-may-29-2026/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-29-statement-by-president-bola-ahmed-tinubu-gcfr-on-the-third-anniversary-of-his-administration-may-29-2026/Three years ago, you entrusted me with the sacred responsibility of leading our beloved nation at a defining moment in our history.Fri, 29 May 2026 11:59:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-29-tinubu-defends-reforms-as-nigerians-vent-frustration-online/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-29-tinubu-defends-reforms-as-nigerians-vent-frustration-online/President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has marked the third anniversary of his administration with a strong defence of his government’s economic reformsFri, 29 May 2026 12:20:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-30-ekiti-vice-chairman-remanded-over-alleged-self-orchestrated-kidnap/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-30-ekiti-vice-chairman-remanded-over-alleged-self-orchestrated-kidnap/Authorities in Ekiti State took decisive action yesterday as they remanded Hon. Grace Ogunleye, Vice Chairman of Ilejemeje Local Government AreaSat, 30 May 2026 07:45:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-30-fuel-subsidy-removal-saved-nigeria-from-bankruptcy-tinubu-declares/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-30-fuel-subsidy-removal-saved-nigeria-from-bankruptcy-tinubu-declares/President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday declared that his administration's removal of the fuel subsidy rescued Nigeria from the brink of financial collapseSat, 30 May 2026 07:36:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-30-inec-chairman-leads-delegation-to-south-korea-for-international-election-observation-programme/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-30-inec-chairman-leads-delegation-to-south-korea-for-international-election-observation-programme/Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dispatched a high-level delegation to South Korea,Sat, 30 May 2026 07:23:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-30-yoruba-elder-olaitan-blasts-tinubu-on-third-anniversary-calls-for-defeat-in-2027/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-30-yoruba-elder-olaitan-blasts-tinubu-on-third-anniversary-calls-for-defeat-in-2027/Afenifere Chairman Declares President a “Monumental Failure,” Urges Nigerians to Vote Him OutSat, 30 May 2026 07:12:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-31-drugged-driver-kills-two-soldiers-in-delta-crash/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-31-drugged-driver-kills-two-soldiers-in-delta-crash/A drugged driver caused a devastating loss of these two dedicated soldiers underscores the everyday risks faced by military personnel, ev road accident that claimed the lives of two Nigerian soldiers in Delta State. Sun, 31 May 2026 20:38:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowu https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-31-herders-raid-kills-one-wounds-another-in-benue/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-31-herders-raid-kills-one-wounds-another-in-benue/Troops from Operation Whirl Stroke raced to Chikor in the Logo Local Government Area of Benue State after a predawn attackSun, 31 May 2026 22:29:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-31-nigerians-not-foreigners-define-true-governance--expert-declares/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-31-nigerians-not-foreigners-define-true-governance--expert-declares/Prominent political analyst Prof. Jibrin Ibrahim delivered a sharp critique of Nigeria’s leadership on Arise TV, asserting that everyday citizensSun, 31 May 2026 06:32:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-31-obi-pledges-10-000mw-power-supply-job-creation-drive-in-four-year-presidential-bid/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-31-obi-pledges-10-000mw-power-supply-job-creation-drive-in-four-year-presidential-bid/Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi pledged to increase the nation's electricity generation to 10,000Sun, 31 May 2026 05:34:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-31-tinubu-imposes-candidate-in-bauchi-ex-minister-tuggar-alleges/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-31-tinubu-imposes-candidate-in-bauchi-ex-minister-tuggar-alleges/Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar sharply criticized the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday, accusing party leaders of bypassing democratic processesSun, 31 May 2026 06:08:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-31-troops-detain-suspect-after-tip-off-in-jos-village/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-05-31-troops-detain-suspect-after-tip-off-in-jos-village/Security forces have arrested a man suspected of criminal activity following a swift response to a tip-off in Jos East, Plateau State.Sun, 31 May 2026 21:22:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-01-2027-lone-northern-voice-bets-his-pride-on-tinubu/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-01-2027-lone-northern-voice-bets-his-pride-on-tinubu/Presidential aide Ishaq Samaila defends Tinubu’s 2027 second-term bid against northern opposition, dismissing critics as propaganda mongers.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 03:56:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-01-amaechi-ihedioha-duke-grapples-over-atiku-vp-ticket/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-01-amaechi-ihedioha-duke-grapples-over-atiku-vp-ticket/Intense horse-trading has gripped the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as three heavyweight politicians emerge as frontrunnersMon, 01 Jun 2026 01:48:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-01-ekitis-roar-oyebanji-must-go-becomes-battle-cry/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-01-ekitis-roar-oyebanji-must-go-becomes-battle-cry/The Ekiti Massive Movement (EMM), a formidable coalition of youths, women, artisans, and students spanning all 16 local government areas,Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:15:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-01-invoke-article-99-over-nigerias-bloodshed-serap-urges-un/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-01-invoke-article-99-over-nigerias-bloodshed-serap-urges-un/SERAP demands António Guterres trigger Article 99 immediately. Nigeria's escalating crisis threatens international peace, the group warns.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:15:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowu https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-01-middle-east-on-edge-as-ceasefire-push-falters/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-01-middle-east-on-edge-as-ceasefire-push-falters/SERAP demands António Guterres trigger Article 99 immediately. Nigeria's escalating crisis threatens international peace, the group warns.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:47:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowu https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-01-obis-ndc-move-not-final-stop-warns-lp-chief/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-01-obis-ndc-move-not-final-stop-warns-lp-chief/Fresh cracks have emerged within Nigeria’s opposition landscape as Labour Party chieftain Dr. Abayomi Arabambi questioned Peter Obi’s political future.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 03:47:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-01-rivers-votes-belong-to-nobody-not-bargained-bought-or-bossed/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-01-rivers-votes-belong-to-nobody-not-bargained-bought-or-bossed/Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has rejected Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike’sMon, 01 Jun 2026 07:20:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-01-tinubu-welcomes-benins-newly-elected-president-romuald-wadagni/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-01-tinubu-welcomes-benins-newly-elected-president-romuald-wadagni/In a significant diplomatic gesture, Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu welcomed the newly inaugurated President of the Republic of BeninMon, 01 Jun 2026 23:55:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowu https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-02-amnesty-international-condemns-killing-of-17-eid-celebrants-in-sokoto-community-attack/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-02-amnesty-international-condemns-killing-of-17-eid-celebrants-in-sokoto-community-attack/Gunmen unleashed terror on a peaceful Sokoto community during Eid-el-Kabir festivities, killing at least 17 people in a daylight Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:10:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-02-court-defers-ruling-on-bid-to-halt-hadi-sirikas-n2-8-billion-fraud-trial/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-02-court-defers-ruling-on-bid-to-halt-hadi-sirikas-n2-8-billion-fraud-trial/A Federal Capital Territory High Court on Tuesday deferred a decision on whether to discontinue the high-profile fraud trial of former Aviation Minister Hadi SirikaTue, 02 Jun 2026 21:42:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-02-dss-clears-veteran-critic-okey-ndibe-in-airport-watchlist-drama/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-02-dss-clears-veteran-critic-okey-ndibe-in-airport-watchlist-drama/In a bid to set the record straight, Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS) has firmly denied arresting or detaining renowned Nigerian-American professor and author, Professor Okey NdibeTue, 02 Jun 2026 05:45:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowu https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-02-efcc-closes-n10-2-billion-fraud-case-against-kogi-governors-nephew/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-02-efcc-closes-n10-2-billion-fraud-case-against-kogi-governors-nephew/The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) rested its prosecution Tuesday in the high-profile money laundering and misappropriation trial of Ali Bello,Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:15:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-02-ekiti-bejide-vows-to-crush-kidnapping-terror-fix-power-within-24-months/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-02-ekiti-bejide-vows-to-crush-kidnapping-terror-fix-power-within-24-months/In a bold promise that resonates deeply with anxious residents, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidateTue, 02 Jun 2026 06:38:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowu https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-02-lagos-court-hands-15-year-term-to-n26-million-car-fraud-convict/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-02-lagos-court-hands-15-year-term-to-n26-million-car-fraud-convict/A Lagos State High Court on Tuesday sentenced Abdulrahman Lawal Raji to 15 years in prison for defrauding a victim of N26 millionTue, 02 Jun 2026 20:53:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-02-three-dead-dozens-trapped-under-rubbles-as-russias-deadly-barrage-shatters-kyivs-nighttime-peace/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-02-three-dead-dozens-trapped-under-rubbles-as-russias-deadly-barrage-shatters-kyivs-nighttime-peace/Russia unleashed a ferocious overnight assault on Ukraine’s capital, raining missiles and drones across Kyiv and plunging Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:21:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowu https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-02-wikes-aides-voter-information-scandal-rocks-inec-ahead-of-2027-polls/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-02-wikes-aides-voter-information-scandal-rocks-inec-ahead-of-2027-polls/In a development that strikes at the heart of Nigeria's electoral integrity, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:09:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-02-wikes-alleged-fire-threat-draws-scrutiny-amid-oyo-school-abductions/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-02-wikes-alleged-fire-threat-draws-scrutiny-amid-oyo-school-abductions/Isaac Fayose, younger brother of former Ekiti State Gov. Ayodele Fayose, has urged Nigeria’s Department of State Services to questionTue, 02 Jun 2026 20:32:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-03-court-jails-one-for-n2-9m-crypto-fraud-in-maiduguri/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-03-court-jails-one-for-n2-9m-crypto-fraud-in-maiduguri/A Borno State High Court in Maiduguri has handed down a stiff sentence to a man who defrauded an investor of nearly N3 million through a bogus cryptocurrency scheme,Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:02:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowu https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-03-demolished-memorial-reignites-painful-owo-attack-memories/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-03-demolished-memorial-reignites-painful-owo-attack-memories/The demolition of the cenotaph erected in memory of victims of the horrific Owo church massacre has stirred fresh controversy in Ondo StateWed, 03 Jun 2026 19:59:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-03-ekiti-37-days-after-kidnappings-group-gives-governor-6-day-deadline/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-03-ekiti-37-days-after-kidnappings-group-gives-governor-6-day-deadline/The sun rises and sets over Eda Oniyo, but for 16 families in Ekiti State, time has stopped. It has been over a month since gunmen stormed a church night service, Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:46:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowu https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-03-kainji-forest-becoming-haven-for-killers-senator-raises-alarm/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-03-kainji-forest-becoming-haven-for-killers-senator-raises-alarm/Fresh concerns have emerged over the escalating wave of insecurity in Kwara North as Senator Sadiq Umar has warned that criminal elements are exploiting the vast and difficult terrain surrounding theWed, 03 Jun 2026 20:29:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-03-nigeria-bleeds-734-souls-lost-to-relentless-violence-in-may/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-03-nigeria-bleeds-734-souls-lost-to-relentless-violence-in-may/As Nigeria continues to grapple with a devastating wave of insecurity as fresh data reveals that 734 people lost Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:28:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowu https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-03-ondo-police-calm-fears-no-bandits-invading-akure/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-03-ondo-police-calm-fears-no-bandits-invading-akure/In a decisive move to restore public confidence, the Ondo State Police Command has firmly debunked circulating rumours of bandit infiltration in Akure Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:32:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowu https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-03-osun-governor-vows-ironclad-defense-as-insecurity-threats-loom/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-03-osun-governor-vows-ironclad-defense-as-insecurity-threats-loom/Governor Ademola Adeleke has launched a sweeping, multi-layered security operation to shield Osun State from rising threats of banditry, kidnapping,Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:45:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowu https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-03-security-breach-hits-inec-database-atiku-demands-probe-over-leaked-voter-information/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-03-security-breach-hits-inec-database-atiku-demands-probe-over-leaked-voter-information/As Nigeria continues to grapple with a devastating wave of insecurity as fresh data reveals that 734 people lost Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:12:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowu https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-03-tragedy-strikes-as-community-leader-found-murdered-in-plateau-village/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-03-tragedy-strikes-as-community-leader-found-murdered-in-plateau-village/In the quiet farming community of Dyein village, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, a profound tragedy unfolded in the early hours of June 3, 2026. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:07:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowu https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-03-video-oshiomhole-explodes-over-insecurity-confronts-akpabio-in-senate/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-03-video-oshiomhole-explodes-over-insecurity-confronts-akpabio-in-senate/Senator Adams Oshiomhole has openly challenged Senate President Godswill Akpabio over Nigeria’s worsening security crisis, accusing the leadership Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:16:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-04-deadly-ebola-surge-exposes-fragile-global-health-defenses/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-04-deadly-ebola-surge-exposes-fragile-global-health-defenses/A rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak in Central Africa is raising alarm among global health experts, exposing deep cracks in the international Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:54:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-04-deaf-bbc-presenter-defies-odds-conquers-everest-peak/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-04-deaf-bbc-presenter-defies-odds-conquers-everest-peak/In a remarkable feat of courage, resilience and determination, BBC Sign Language presenter Michael Woods has become the first deaf BritishThu, 04 Jun 2026 22:14:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-04-gov-eno-bitterness-destroys-nations-compassionate-leadership-builds-lasting-legacies/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-04-gov-eno-bitterness-destroys-nations-compassionate-leadership-builds-lasting-legacies/Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has called on political leaders and public office holders to embrace a style of leadership rooted in compassion, unity, and service, Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:26:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-04-ijero-adcs-fierce-grassroots-surge-ignites-ekiti-power-shift/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-04-ijero-adcs-fierce-grassroots-surge-ignites-ekiti-power-shift/n a charged gathering at the Ijero Local Government Area headquarters in Ekiti State on Thursday, key stakeholders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC)Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:06:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowu https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-04-liverpools-bold-gamble-iraola-targets-glory-with-elite-stars/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-04-liverpools-bold-gamble-iraola-targets-glory-with-elite-stars/Newly appointed Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has sent a powerful message to supporters and rivals alike, declaring that the opportunityThu, 04 Jun 2026 21:44:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-04-oyebanji-signs-landmark-reforms-to-reshape-ekiti-governance/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-04-oyebanji-signs-landmark-reforms-to-reshape-ekiti-governance/Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji has unveiled two far-reaching legislative reforms aimed at strengthening governance, deepening democratic institutions and modernising the administration of justice in Ekiti State, Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:26:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowu https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-04-oyebanji-signs-landmark-reforms-to-reshape-ekiti-governance-1/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-04-oyebanji-signs-landmark-reforms-to-reshape-ekiti-governance-1/Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji has unveiled two far-reaching legislative reforms aimed at strengthening governance, deepening democratic institutions and modernising the administration of justice in Ekiti State, Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:35:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-04-seun-okinbaloye-begs-nigerians-unite-or-die-one-by-one/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-04-seun-okinbaloye-begs-nigerians-unite-or-die-one-by-one/In a powerful and deeply emotional plea that has resonated across a weary nation, veteran journalist Seun Okinbaloye of Channels Television has declared "enough is enough."Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:15:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowu https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-04-state-police-framework-nears-completion-amid-rising-security-fears/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-04-state-police-framework-nears-completion-amid-rising-security-fears/Nigeria may be on the verge of one of its most significant security reforms in decades as the Presidency and the National AssemblyThu, 04 Jun 2026 22:03:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-05-blessing-ceos-n36m-fraud-case-high-court-reserves-ruling-until-june-9/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-05-blessing-ceos-n36m-fraud-case-high-court-reserves-ruling-until-june-9/ It was another tense Friday at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi as celebrity relationship therapist Blessing CEO learned that her freedom would have to wait. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:59:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowu https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-05-breaking-six-arrested-as-ogbomoso-kidnap-network-unravels-further/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-05-breaking-six-arrested-as-ogbomoso-kidnap-network-unravels-further/A major breakthrough has been recorded in the investigation of the recent school abduction in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, following the arrest of six suspectedFri, 05 Jun 2026 21:03:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowu https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-05-criminals-became-stakeholders-in-nigerias-security-crisis/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-05-criminals-became-stakeholders-in-nigerias-security-crisis/Nigeria did not arrive at this dangerous moment by accident. The country's banditry epidemic was not merely born Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:41:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowu https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-05-darkness-at-a-higher-cost-falana-slams-planned-electricity-tariff-hike-amid-worsening-power-crisis/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-05-darkness-at-a-higher-cost-falana-slams-planned-electricity-tariff-hike-amid-worsening-power-crisis/Renowned human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has launched a blistering attack on electricityFri, 05 Jun 2026 20:44:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowu https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-05-ekiti-nimet-unite-to-avert-climate-disasters-early/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-05-ekiti-nimet-unite-to-avert-climate-disasters-early/The Ekiti State Government has intensified efforts to protect lives, livelihoods and critical infrastructure from the growing threats of climate changeFri, 05 Jun 2026 09:29:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowu https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-05-hunters-step-in-as-armed-suspects-are-nabbed-in-ondo-community/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-05-hunters-step-in-as-armed-suspects-are-nabbed-in-ondo-community/Local Resolve Takes Center Stage Amid Southwest Nigeria’s Insecurity CrisisFri, 05 Jun 2026 05:39:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowu https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-05-iran-tightens-grip-demands-costly-concessions-before-peace/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-05-iran-tightens-grip-demands-costly-concessions-before-peace/As diplomatic efforts intensify to end the escalating conflict involving the United States, Iran, Israel, and Lebanon, Tehran Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:41:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowu https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-05-kidnapping-now-big-business-retired-general-raises-alarm-over-southwest-terror-surge/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-05-kidnapping-now-big-business-retired-general-raises-alarm-over-southwest-terror-surge/Former Communications Minister and retired Major General Tajudeen Olanrewaju has warned that terrorism and kidnapping...Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:59:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-05-lebanon-twelve-hurt-after-israeli-bombs-hit-hospital-vicinity/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-05-lebanon-twelve-hurt-after-israeli-bombs-hit-hospital-vicinity/At least 12 people have been injured after Israeli warplanes launched a series of airstrikes near Jabal Amel Hospital in the southern Lebanese city of TyreFri, 05 Jun 2026 04:31:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowu https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-05-nigerian-police-arrest-social-media-user-for-alarmist-abuja-security-post-sparking-widespread-outrage/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-05-nigerian-police-arrest-social-media-user-for-alarmist-abuja-security-post-sparking-widespread-outrage/The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a man accused of posting an alarming message about security in the nation’s capital,Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:14:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowu https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-05-not-our-report-oyo-police-dismiss-viral-abduction-details-warn-bloggers-against-spreading-security-mischief/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-05-not-our-report-oyo-police-dismiss-viral-abduction-details-warn-bloggers-against-spreading-security-mischief/Behind the sterile walls of the Oyo State Police Command headquarters, a quiet frustration is boiling over. While a family in Oriire Local GovernmentFri, 05 Jun 2026 15:38:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowu https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-05-sharia-or-the-kids-die-oyo-kidnappers-shock-nigeria-with-demands-no-one-saw-coming/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-05-sharia-or-the-kids-die-oyo-kidnappers-shock-nigeria-with-demands-no-one-saw-coming/Forty-six people — most of them children — are still missing in Oyo State, and the men holding them aren't just asking for money anymore.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:03:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowu https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-05-shocking-83-of-nigerians-demand-kids-be-banned-from-social-media-until-age-17--government-finally-listens/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-05-shocking-83-of-nigerians-demand-kids-be-banned-from-social-media-until-age-17--government-finally-listens/The Federal Government is poised to introduce stricter regulations limiting children’s access to social media platforms, responding to widespreadFri, 05 Jun 2026 06:28:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-05-terror-supply-chain-exposed-as-dss-intercepts-medical-cache-bound-for-wounded-iswap/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-05-terror-supply-chain-exposed-as-dss-intercepts-medical-cache-bound-for-wounded-iswap/A major breakthrough in Nigeria's counterterrorism campaign has uncovered what security experts describe Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:02:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowu https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-06-ekiti-prophet-remanded-over-graveyard-rituals-1m-extortion/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-06-ekiti-prophet-remanded-over-graveyard-rituals-1m-extortion/A self-proclaimed prophet and his accomplice have been remanded at the Ado-Ekiti Correctional Centre Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:21:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowu https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-06-fct-police-nab-young-kidnappers-who-flaunted-ak-47s-in-viral-video/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-06-fct-police-nab-young-kidnappers-who-flaunted-ak-47s-in-viral-video/In a story that has Nigerians breathing a collective sigh of relief mixed with quiet satisfaction, the Federal Capital Territory Police CommandSat, 06 Jun 2026 05:32:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowu https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-06-i-have-never-met-gumi-in-my-life--agidigbo-fm-boss-oriyomi-hamzat-threatens-legal-action-over-false-claims-denies-sharia-agenda/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-06-i-have-never-met-gumi-in-my-life--agidigbo-fm-boss-oriyomi-hamzat-threatens-legal-action-over-false-claims-denies-sharia-agenda/Prominent broadcast journalist, humanitarian, and Chairman of Agidigbo 88.7 FM, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, has come out fightingSat, 06 Jun 2026 04:33:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowu https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-06-jonathan-warns-nigerias-future-hangs-on-justice-strong-institutions/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-06-jonathan-warns-nigerias-future-hangs-on-justice-strong-institutions/Former President Goodluck Jonathan has issued a powerful call to Nigeria’s legal community, urging lawyers and judges to rise above personal interestsSat, 06 Jun 2026 05:59:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowu https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-06-nigerian-troops-bust-arms-smuggler-recover-1-000-rounds-foil-cattle-theft-in-separate-raid/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-06-nigerian-troops-bust-arms-smuggler-recover-1-000-rounds-foil-cattle-theft-in-separate-raid/Nigerian soldiers operating under Joint Task Force (North West) — codenamed Operation Fansan Yamma — have scored Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:47:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowu https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-06-oyo-muslims-reject-terrorists-sharia-demand-condemn-school-abductions/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-06-oyo-muslims-reject-terrorists-sharia-demand-condemn-school-abductions/The Muslim Community of Oyo State has strongly dissociated itself from terrorists who reportedly demanded the implementation of Sharia lawSat, 06 Jun 2026 19:11:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-07-360-hostages-freed-as-nigerian-forces-break-boko-haram-stronghold-in-mandara/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-07-360-hostages-freed-as-nigerian-forces-break-boko-haram-stronghold-in-mandara/Weeks of covert intelligence and precision action ended with one of the largest rescue operations in recent memory when troops from the Joint Task Force (North East) Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:12:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-07-bejide-nuj-dismiss-viral-pdp-endorsement-claims/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-07-bejide-nuj-dismiss-viral-pdp-endorsement-claims/Bejide’s Campaign Insists Candidate Remains in Race; Journalists’ Union Says Viral Image Was Doctored The political atmosphere inSun, 07 Jun 2026 16:14:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowu https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-07-court-declares-national-assemblys-n110bn-vehicle-allowance-scheme-unlawful/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-07-court-declares-national-assemblys-n110bn-vehicle-allowance-scheme-unlawful/In a landmark judgment that could reshape public accountability in government spending, a Federal High Court in Lagos has declared unlawful the National Sun, 07 Jun 2026 22:05:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-07-ekiti-2026-tension-in-ikere-as-pdp-supporters-allege-arrest-of-party-members/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-07-ekiti-2026-tension-in-ikere-as-pdp-supporters-allege-arrest-of-party-members/Concerns have emerged within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ikere-Ekiti following allegations that two party members were arrested under controversial circumstances on Saturday night.Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:32:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-07-ekiti-no-incumbent-is-invincible-ogunsakin-tells-oyebanji/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-07-ekiti-no-incumbent-is-invincible-ogunsakin-tells-oyebanji/A fresh wave of political tension swept through Ekiti State on Saturday as Deputy Governorship candidate, Ogunsakin, launched a scathing attackSun, 07 Jun 2026 06:00:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowu https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-07-ex-minister-sister-twin-boys-freed-as-police-smash-criminal-gang-in-ibadan/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-07-ex-minister-sister-twin-boys-freed-as-police-smash-criminal-gang-in-ibadan/A major breakthrough has been recorded in the fight against kidnapping in Nigeria following the successful rescue of a woman Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:40:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowu https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-07-n2-400-per-kg-cooking-gas-prices-explode-forcing-nigerian-families-back-to-firewood/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-07-n2-400-per-kg-cooking-gas-prices-explode-forcing-nigerian-families-back-to-firewood/As everyday essentials become luxuries, families across major cities grapple with relentless inflation — is clean cooking energy slipping out of reach for millions?Sun, 07 Jun 2026 06:50:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowu https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-07-oagf-leaves-open-treasury-portal-exposed-for-11-months-in-major-security-lapse/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-07-oagf-leaves-open-treasury-portal-exposed-for-11-months-in-major-security-lapse/The Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) has allowed the SSL certificate on its flagship Open Treasury Portal to expireSun, 07 Jun 2026 21:48:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-07-troops-arrest-five-suspected-informants-seize-phones-and-cash-in-niger-state/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-07-troops-arrest-five-suspected-informants-seize-phones-and-cash-in-niger-state/Troops serving with Joint Task Force Operation Savannah Shield arrested five suspected bandit and terror informants during separateSun, 07 Jun 2026 20:59:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-08-fg-slashes-imprest-allowances-for-ministers-top-officials/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-08-fg-slashes-imprest-allowances-for-ministers-top-officials/In a move aimed at strengthening fiscal discipline and reducing public expenditure, the Federal Government has significantly reduced the maximum reimbursableMon, 08 Jun 2026 09:59:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowu https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-08-govt-paid-us-60m--we-bought-more-guns--bandit-kingpin-confesses/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-08-govt-paid-us-60m--we-bought-more-guns--bandit-kingpin-confesses/In a startling BBC interview, a masked bandit leader says a ₦60 million ransom for abducted schoolgirls bought more rifles and fuelled violence.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:27:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-08-you-owe-us-remembrance-not-rejection--nigerias-foreign-minister-calls-out-south-africa/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-08-you-owe-us-remembrance-not-rejection--nigerias-foreign-minister-calls-out-south-africa/In an emotionally charged statement that has stirred deep reflection across the continent, Nigeria’s Foreign Minister, Bianca Ojukwu, has openly expressedMon, 08 Jun 2026 21:47:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-09-177-nigerians-deported-from-niger-republic-return-through-kano-airport/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-09-177-nigerians-deported-from-niger-republic-return-through-kano-airport/A total of 177 Nigerian nationals deported from the Republic of Niger have arrived in Kano and are set to undergo documentation and reintegration procedures coordinated by relevant governmentTue, 09 Jun 2026 11:56:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowu https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-09-30-bandits-slain-as-katsina-vigilantes-free-chained-captives/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-09-30-bandits-slain-as-katsina-vigilantes-free-chained-captives/In the unforgiving terrain of Malumfashi Local Government Area in Katsina State, a daring rescue operation has delivered a powerful blowTue, 09 Jun 2026 20:07:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-09-bejide-campaign-dismisses-withdrawal-rumours-projects-adc-candidate-as-ekitis-strongest-alternative/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-09-bejide-campaign-dismisses-withdrawal-rumours-projects-adc-candidate-as-ekitis-strongest-alternative/The campaign organization of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Ekiti State, Oluwadare Bejide, has dismissed reports suggesting that the candidate has stepped down from the race, Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:29:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowu https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-09-blessing-ceo-in-fresh-efcc-net-over-n69m-property-scam-faces-dual-fraud-battle/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-09-blessing-ceo-in-fresh-efcc-net-over-n69m-property-scam-faces-dual-fraud-battle/Controversial influencer pleads not guilty to N69.1m property lease scam as court grants bail in parallel N36m fraud caseTue, 09 Jun 2026 23:18:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-09-don-jazzy-reveals-how-school-rejections-haunted-him-until-fame/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-09-don-jazzy-reveals-how-school-rejections-haunted-him-until-fame/Nigerian music mogul Don Jazzy has opened up about the emotional impact of repeated rejection from girls during his...Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:45:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowu https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-09-efcc-arraigns-couple-over-alleged-n1-09bn-contract-fraud-in-ado-ekiti/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-09-efcc-arraigns-couple-over-alleged-n1-09bn-contract-fraud-in-ado-ekiti/The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a couple before the Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti over an alleged N1.09 billion fraud Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:08:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowu https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-09-efcc-seeks-fresh-arraignment-of-three-national-assembly-directors-over-alleged-n337-million-fraud/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-09-efcc-seeks-fresh-arraignment-of-three-national-assembly-directors-over-alleged-n337-million-fraud/As Nigeria continues to grapple with a devastating wave of insecurity as fresh data reveals that 734 people lost Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:29:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowu https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-09-from-tiktok-bandit-blessing-to-100m-debt-trap-one-mans-viral-cry-for-help/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-09-from-tiktok-bandit-blessing-to-100m-debt-trap-one-mans-viral-cry-for-help/Man received ₦100k from alleged bandits on TikTok; now they demand ₦100 million as experts warn of online recruitment schemes.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:23:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowu https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-09-police-arrest-nine-foreign-nationals-in-community-raid-recover-phones-documents/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-09-police-arrest-nine-foreign-nationals-in-community-raid-recover-phones-documents/As Nigeria continues to grapple with a devastating wave of insecurity as fresh data reveals that 734 people lost Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:08:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowu https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-09-terrorists-kill-associate-of-kebbi-apc-chairman-after-days-in-captivity/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-09-terrorists-kill-associate-of-kebbi-apc-chairman-after-days-in-captivity/Kidnapped alongside another APC chieftain’s associate, the victim was reportedly killed in captivity inside Birnin Gwari forest.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:04:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-09-troops-kill-terrorist-arrest-nine-suspects-as-military-intensifies-crackdown-in-zamfara/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-09-troops-kill-terrorist-arrest-nine-suspects-as-military-intensifies-crackdown-in-zamfara/The military's ongoing offensive against terrorism and banditry in Nigeria's North-West recorded fresh gains over the weekend as troops of Joint Task Force North West, Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:50:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowu https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-09-woman-three-others-arrested-over-alleged-self-kidnap-plot-in-edo/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-09-woman-three-others-arrested-over-alleged-self-kidnap-plot-in-edo/As Nigeria continues to grapple with a devastating wave of insecurity as fresh data reveals that 734 people lost Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:28:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowu https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-10-dhq-exposes-ai-deepfake-video-targeting-the-cds/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-10-dhq-exposes-ai-deepfake-video-targeting-the-cds/In a swift and firm response to the rising tide of digital disinformation, Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has categorically debunkWed, 10 Jun 2026 09:33:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-10-osun-police-nab-notorious-cultists-and-political-thugs-in-major-weapons-haul/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-10-osun-police-nab-notorious-cultists-and-political-thugs-in-major-weapons-haul/In a significant operation underscoring its commitment to curbing criminality and political violence, the Osun State Police Command has arrested three suspected Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:25:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowuhttps://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-10-osun-violence-erupts-adeleke-blames-apc-thugs-as-election-tensions-boil/https://news.townscribe.org/blog/2026-06-10-osun-violence-erupts-adeleke-blames-apc-thugs-as-election-tensions-boil/As Osun’s governorship race heats up with barely two months to the August 15 poll, Adeleke accuses APC rivals of sponsoring thug attacks in Ile-Ife, EWed, 10 Jun 2026 09:10:00 GMTAfolabi Olaiya Idowu