MORNING NEWS
THE HEADLINES
Oyo govt warns opposition against politicising Oriire kidnapping
ILO sets September deadline for Nigeria on trade union freedom concerns
Switzerland offers to host signing of US, Iran peace deal
Canada draw 1-1 with Bosnia-Herzegovina
THE DETAILS
The Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, has warned politicians in the opposition to stop politicising the recent kidnapping incident in the Oriire Local Government Area of the state.
Oyelade gave the warning in a statement he issued on Friday in Ibadan while reacting to claims that linked casualties in the Amotekun Corps to the Oriire incident.
He advised the opposition to view the incident from an apolitical perspective and avoid statements that could further endanger the lives of children and teachers.
The International Labour Organisation has given Nigeria until September 2026 to report on steps taken to address concerns over workers’ rights, trade union freedoms, and compliance with international labour standards.
The development was disclosed by the Secretary-General of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, Nuhu Toro, during a briefing on the 113th International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland, on Friday.
According to Toro, the deadline follows complaints regarding alleged violations of workers’ rights, particularly issues relating to freedom of association, collective bargaining, and the implementation of key labour conventions ratified by Nigeria.
He explained that the timeline allows Nigerian authorities and relevant stakeholders to demonstrate progress in addressing concerns raised by labour groups
Toro further reaffirmed the commitment of the Trade Union Congress to protecting workers’ interests and ensuring compliance with international labour obligations, expressing confidence that Nigeria would use the period before the deadline to address the concerns raised by the ILO.
The re-election bid of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has received a boost as the Ife-based group, Village People Movement, has endorsed him for a second term in office.
Speaking at the event, Awosunle said the movement comprises members from Ife East, Ife Central, Ife North and Ife South local government areas, all of whom unanimously resol
He said the decision followed the governor’s performance in governance, including prompt payment of salaries and pensions, and the execution of developmental projects across the state.
The Ondo State Government has declared its readiness for the establishment of state police, saying existing security structures are already positioned to support the initiative once it receives federal approval.
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa made the declaration at the Democracy Day anniversary lecture in Akure on Friday, where he described insecurity as one of the most serious threats to Nigeria’s democratic stability.
He said the state had already built a foundation that could easily transition into a state policing system, while calling for additional support in equipment and logistics.
The governor also pointed to ongoing efforts to strengthen the state’s existing security framework, including the Amotekun Corps, which operates across the South-West region
FOREIGN NEWS
Switzerland has offered to host the possible signing of a peace agreement between the United States and Iran
A senior official in President Donald Trump’s administration said on Friday that the United States was “80 to 85 percent” confident of inking an accord with Tehran to end the war in the coming days.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan who has acted as mediator in efforts to end the war also said on Friday that an agreement on the text of a peace deal had been reached.
In response the Swiss foreign ministry said it was playing an active role “to support efforts toward a Memorandum of Understanding intended to consolidate the truce and pave the way for de-escalation in the context of the conflict between Iran and the USA”.
In addition, the ministry said it “has proposed Switzerland as the venue for a possible signing, should the parties agree to it”
SPORTS NEWS
Co-hosts Canada grabbed a second-half equaliser to draw 1-1 with Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday in the first World Cup finals game ever played on Canadian soil.
Cyle Larin got Canada’s goal after Jovo Lukic put Bosnia ahead with a header in the 21st minute in Toronto.
The result gave Canada its first point in World Cup history.
Oyo govt warns opposition against politicising Oriire kidnapping
ILO sets September deadline for Nigeria on trade union freedom concerns
Switzerland offers to host signing of US, Iran peace deal
Canada draw 1-1 with Bosnia-Herzegovina
THE DETAILS
The Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, has warned politicians in the opposition to stop politicising the recent kidnapping incident in the Oriire Local Government Area of the state.
Oyelade gave the warning in a statement he issued on Friday in Ibadan while reacting to claims that linked casualties in the Amotekun Corps to the Oriire incident.
He advised the opposition to view the incident from an apolitical perspective and avoid statements that could further endanger the lives of children and teachers.
The International Labour Organisation has given Nigeria until September 2026 to report on steps taken to address concerns over workers’ rights, trade union freedoms, and compliance with international labour standards.
The development was disclosed by the Secretary-General of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, Nuhu Toro, during a briefing on the 113th International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland, on Friday.
According to Toro, the deadline follows complaints regarding alleged violations of workers’ rights, particularly issues relating to freedom of association, collective bargaining, and the implementation of key labour conventions ratified by Nigeria.
He explained that the timeline allows Nigerian authorities and relevant stakeholders to demonstrate progress in addressing concerns raised by labour groups
Toro further reaffirmed the commitment of the Trade Union Congress to protecting workers’ interests and ensuring compliance with international labour obligations, expressing confidence that Nigeria would use the period before the deadline to address the concerns raised by the ILO.
The re-election bid of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has received a boost as the Ife-based group, Village People Movement, has endorsed him for a second term in office.
Speaking at the event, Awosunle said the movement comprises members from Ife East, Ife Central, Ife North and Ife South local government areas, all of whom unanimously resol
He said the decision followed the governor’s performance in governance, including prompt payment of salaries and pensions, and the execution of developmental projects across the state.
The Ondo State Government has declared its readiness for the establishment of state police, saying existing security structures are already positioned to support the initiative once it receives federal approval.
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa made the declaration at the Democracy Day anniversary lecture in Akure on Friday, where he described insecurity as one of the most serious threats to Nigeria’s democratic stability.
He said the state had already built a foundation that could easily transition into a state policing system, while calling for additional support in equipment and logistics.
The governor also pointed to ongoing efforts to strengthen the state’s existing security framework, including the Amotekun Corps, which operates across the South-West region
FOREIGN NEWS
Switzerland has offered to host the possible signing of a peace agreement between the United States and Iran
A senior official in President Donald Trump’s administration said on Friday that the United States was “80 to 85 percent” confident of inking an accord with Tehran to end the war in the coming days.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan who has acted as mediator in efforts to end the war also said on Friday that an agreement on the text of a peace deal had been reached.
In response the Swiss foreign ministry said it was playing an active role “to support efforts toward a Memorandum of Understanding intended to consolidate the truce and pave the way for de-escalation in the context of the conflict between Iran and the USA”.
In addition, the ministry said it “has proposed Switzerland as the venue for a possible signing, should the parties agree to it”
SPORTS NEWS
Co-hosts Canada grabbed a second-half equaliser to draw 1-1 with Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday in the first World Cup finals game ever played on Canadian soil.
Cyle Larin got Canada’s goal after Jovo Lukic put Bosnia ahead with a header in the 21st minute in Toronto.
The result gave Canada its first point in World Cup history.