More than 30 camps encountered in Sokoto; multiple settlements identified in Zamfara and Katsina as demands for relief intensify

The Foundation for Peace Professionals (PeacePro) has warned of looming disease risks and a worsening humanitarian crisis in internally displaced persons (IDP) camps across Nigeria’s North-West, calling for urgent intervention to provide food, safe drinking water, shelter, sanitation and healthcare to displaced families.

In a statement authorised by its Executive Director, Abdulrazaq Hamzat, PeacePro said field observations in Zamfara, Katsina and Sokoto States raised serious concerns about the welfare of displaced people, many of whom have reportedly established makeshift settlements after fleeing banditry with inadequate government support.

The organisation reported encountering more than 30 IDP camps during a visit to Sokoto State, including in the Sabon Birni area. In Zamfara, it identified settlements at Tsunami Camp, Government Secondary School Tsunami, Mareri, Tudun Wada and Unguwar Gwaza in Gusau, as well as camps in Anka, Lalan and Premier. It also raised concerns about displaced populations in Katsina State.

PeacePro warned that inadequate food, unsafe drinking water, poor shelter, deficient sanitation and limited access to healthcare could expose camp residents to preventable diseases and other serious health emergencies. It called for urgent medical assessments, disease surveillance, essential medicines and the immediate provision of basic relief supplies.

PeacePro linked the humanitarian crisis to the wider impact of banditry, which it says has forced residents to abandon more than 500 communities across the North-West. It stressed, however, that the immediate priority must be the survival and welfare of displaced people already living in camps.

PeacePro urged the Federal Government, the Zamfara, Katsina and Sokoto State Governments, emergency management agencies and humanitarian organisations to assess the camps urgently, identify underserved settlements and mobilise emergency assistance. It also called for transparent reporting on identified needs and the relief delivered.

Hamzat warned that the humanitarian consequences of insecurity must not be overlooked, stressing that people forced to flee violence should not be left without the basic necessities required to survive with dignity.

PeacePro called for a coordinated and sustained humanitarian response, alongside security measures that would enable displaced communities to return home safely when conditions permit.

Senator Teslim Folarin has called on Bayo Adelabu and other aggrieved members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State to unite behind the party’s governorship candidate ahead of the 2027 election.

Folarin said disagreements over the party’s selection process should not prevent members from supporting the candidate who has emerged, stressing that unity remains crucial to the APC’s chances of reclaiming power in the state.

According to the former Senate Leader, party members may have legitimate concerns about how the candidate emerged, but the priority should now be to work together for the party’s collective interest.

“Adelabu and other aggrieved members will work for the APC governorship candidate of Oyo State. Anyone can have issues about the process, but the candidate has emerged. If we don’t work together, we are all going to political oblivion,” Folarin said.

His remarks come amid efforts to consolidate the APC’s ranks ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State, where internal cohesion could play a significant role in determining the party’s electoral prospects.

Folarin’s message underscores the challenge facing the opposition party as it seeks to manage post-selection grievances, bring dissatisfied stakeholders on board and present a united front against the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state.

This one is for Chinese lovers and those clamouring for them to take over the local economy, and make things cheap…

Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have cracked down on illegal mining operations in Ogun State, arresting 14 Chinese nationals and one Nigerian.

The suspects were apprehended on Friday, October 23, 2026, at four different illegal lithium processing plants located in the Ogere area of Ogun State.
According to a statement released by the anti-graft agency on Monday via its official X handle, the raid was carried out following credible intelligence and intensive surveillance operations.

During the bust, EFCC operatives recovered several items from the illegal factories, including:

• Bags of lithium rocks
• One trailer truck
• 18 mobile devices
• 4 laptop computers
• 2 decoders and a television remote

The EFCC has confirmed that the 15 suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are fully concluded.

The Oyo State Government has urged residents to adopt preventive measures against extreme heat and other potential weather related challenges as the state transitions from the rainy season to the dry season.

The advisory was issued by the Honourable Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Hon. Ademola Aderinto, in view of forecasts indicating the possibility of prolonged dry conditions and higher than normal temperatures, potentially influenced by global warming and El Nino related weather patterns.

Aderinto explained that although high temperatures are common during the dry season, the anticipated weather conditions make it necessary for residents to take extra precautions to safeguard their health, conserve water and minimise the effects of excessive heat.

He advised residents to maintain adequate hydration by drinking water regularly, ensure proper ventilation in their homes and workplaces and plant trees to provide shade and help lower surrounding temperatures.

The Commissioner also emphasised the need for responsible water management, urging households and businesses to avoid wastage, use available water efficiently and store reasonable quantities for future use where necessary.

Addressing the health risks associated with rising temperatures, Aderinto warned against heat exhaustion and heatstroke, advising residents to wear light, breathable clothing, remain in well ventilated environments and seek shade or cooler locations during periods of intense heat.

He further encouraged employers and workers in poorly ventilated workplaces without adequate cooling facilities to prioritise their health by taking regular breaks in cooler areas. He also advised that strenuous outdoor activities should, where practicable, be scheduled for the cooler hours of the day.

The Commissioner cautioned residents against ignoring warning signs of heat related illnesses, including dizziness, headaches, weakness, nausea and excessive sweating. He stressed that suspected heatstroke should be treated as a medical emergency requiring immediate medical attention.

The Oyo State Government called on residents, business owners, employers and community leaders to take the advisory seriously and implement the recommended measures to reduce the health and environmental risks associated with the approaching dry season.

Doctors in Oyo State have commenced a warning strike today, Monday, October 26, leaving patients stranded at the Jericho Specialist Hospital and other state hospitals visited by Oduduwa News in Oyo State.

A visit to hospitals revealed that doctors were picketing as the industrial action took effect, leaving nurses and other healthcare workers attending to patients amid disruptions to medical services.

Some patients seeking medical attention were left uncertain about when they would receive treatment, as the absence of doctors affected service delivery at the facility.

The warning strike is expected to draw attention to the concerns raised by the doctors, although details of their specific demands and the duration of the industrial action have yet to be confirmed.

The development has raised concerns about the impact of the strike on patients who depend on public healthcare facilities across the state.

Nurses at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta, Ogun State, have issued a 21-day ultimatum to the hospital management over shortages of essential equipment and inadequate staffing.

The nurses raised concerns about the challenges affecting healthcare delivery, warning that the shortage of necessary medical equipment and personnel could undermine effective patient care.

They are calling on the hospital authorities to address the identified gaps and improve working conditions to enable healthcare professionals to discharge their duties effectively.

The ultimatum places pressure on the hospital management to respond to the concerns within the stipulated period. Further details on the nurses’ demands, the date the ultimatum was issued and the management’s response were not immediately available.

The father of late singer Toluwani Sings, Muniru Adekunle Olayemi, has appealed to his son’s wife to allow him to bury him in his house or family compound, insisting that he does not want his son buried in a church or cemetery.

Toluwani died on October 14, 2026, and his burial arrangements have reportedly sparked a disagreement between his father and his wife.

Speaking in a recent interview, Olayemi explained that he went to see his son’s wife after learning of his death online and asked her to allow him to bury Toluwani at home. However, she reportedly refused and insisted that he should be buried in a cemetery.

The grieving father said he would be happy if his son were buried in his house, adding that prayers could be organised there instead of burying him in a church or cemetery.

“I don’t want him buried in a church or cemetery. I want him buried in his house and that will make me happy,” he said.

Olayemi also recounted how his son came to live with his maternal family after the death of his mother in 1992, a few months after his birth.

According to him, he brought his wife’s body back from Kano, but her family insisted on seeing her corpse. Afterward, they asked him to leave the child with them so they would not have to endure the pain of losing her while also caring for the baby.

He said the family subsequently took care of Toluwani, explaining that his maternal relatives were Christians, which influenced the religious environment in which he grew up.

The father, however, maintained that his son’s Muslim name was Sodiq Olayemi Bayonle, although he was popularly known as Toluwani Sings.

He also explained that he maintained contact with his son and that his family supported the singer’s education.

Olayemi is now appealing to his son’s wife and everyone involved in the burial arrangements to allow him to fulfil his wish of burying his son at home.

The Northern Youth Frontiers (NYF), a coalition of youth groups across the 19 Northern states, has reaffirmed its support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, commending the large turnout at the presidential campaign rally in Kaduna.

The coalition also praised Senator Abdulaziz Yari, Director-General of the Presidential Campaign Council, for his leadership and grassroots mobilisation, which it said contributed to the success of the rally.

In a statement issued on Sunday by the Coordinator of Northwest Northern Youth Frontiers, Saminu Turaki, the group described the turnout as a demonstration of continued support for Tinubu’s leadership and vision in Northern Nigeria.

Turaki congratulated the President on the rally and commended traditional rulers, community leaders and residents for their participation. He also acknowledged the role of grassroots mobilisation in bringing supporters together for the political gathering.

The coalition’s declaration comes as political groups begin to position themselves ahead of the 2027 general elections. However, the statement represents the position of the coalition and does not independently establish the level of support for the President across Northern Nigeria.

The Oloro Royal Compound, Oja’gbo, in Ibadan North-East Local Government Area of Oyo State, witnessed a historic and joyous occasion as His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Sen.) Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, installed Aare Dr. Oluwatunmise Adeagbo as the new Mogaji of Oloro Royal Compound.

Dr. Adeagbo, a medical doctor and State Coordinating Officer for the Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp), an initiative under the Federal Ministry of Health & Social welfare aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare system at the National and Subnational level, expressed profound gratitude to the Olubadan of Ibadanland and the people of Oloro Royal Compound for the confidence reposed in him through his installation.

In his remarks, the newly installed Mogaji reaffirmed his commitment to building on his existing developmental initiatives and advancing the growth, unity and welfare of Oloro Royal Compound and Ibadanland at large. He pledged to uphold the values, traditions and responsibilities associated with the revered Mogajiship institution while pursuing initiatives that promote community development and improve the well-being of the people.

Dr. Adeagbo, a former National President of the Federation of Ibadan Students’ Union (FIBSU) and the current Vice President of the Royal Group, popularly known as Egbe Omo Alade under the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), is widely associated with humanitarian service and people-oriented development initiatives. Over the years, he has demonstrated a commitment to human development through interventions and activities aimed at positively impacting lives across Ibadanland. He is the founder of Moble Lifecare Foundation that provides healthcare assistance to the less privileged.

His installation is expected to provide an opportunity to further strengthen community engagement, preserve cultural heritage and promote sustainable development within Oloro Royal Compound and the wider Ibadan community.

Dr. Adeagbo also expressed appreciation to his friends, colleagues, associates and well-wishers for their support, goodwill and encouragement throughout the journey leading to his installation. He pledged to remain a worthy ambassador of Oloro Royal Compound and Ibadanland, serving with integrity, dedication and a strong commitment to the progress of his people.

The occasion marks a significant milestone for Oloro Royal Compound as it welcomes its new Mogaji, with hopes for greater unity, community development and the preservation of Ibadan’s rich cultural heritage.

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has appealed to contestants for the vacant Olufon of Ifon-Olumo stool in Ondo State to embrace dialogue and peaceful resolution of the ongoing succession dispute.

The intervention is aimed at promoting peace and preventing tensions surrounding the traditional institution from escalating amid the contest for the revered royal stool.

The Ooni’s appeal underscores the importance of dialogue, mutual understanding and respect for traditional institutions in resolving disputes over royal succession.

The development also highlights the role of traditional rulers in fostering unity, preserving Yoruba cultural heritage and maintaining peace within communities.

Further details on the succession dispute and the responses of the contestants were not immediately available.