The Ekiti State Government has commenced the issuance of appointment letters to 1,522 newly recruited junior health workers as part of efforts to strengthen primary healthcare delivery across the state.

The recruitment is expected to boost staffing levels at primary healthcare centres, particularly in underserved communities, and improve residents’ access to essential medical services.

The initiative is also expected to support the delivery of critical healthcare services, including maternal and child healthcare, immunisation programmes and routine medical consultations at the grassroots level.

The development underscores the importance of strengthening primary healthcare facilities to improve health outcomes and ensure that more residents can access essential medical services within their communities.

The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has visited the family of Alhaji Kazeem Animashaun, a prominent Eruwa businessman who was reportedly ambushed and killed by unidentified gunmen in the Wasinmi area of Iseyin Local Government Area.

Ogundoyin paid the condolence visit to the deceased’s residence in Orita, Eruwa, Ibarapa East Local Government Area, where he met with the late businessman’s wife, children and other family members to express his sympathy over the tragic incident.

The Speaker described the killing as painful and disturbing, noting the difficulty of coping with the sudden and violent loss of a loved one. He urged security agencies to intensify investigations, establish the circumstances surrounding the attack, apprehend those responsible and ensure they are brought to justice.

He stressed the need for a comprehensive investigation, warning that every necessary step must be taken to prevent the perpetrators from escaping justice.

Ogundoyin also called for stronger security measures across Oyo State, emphasising the importance of coordinated action by relevant agencies to protect lives and property and prevent further violent crimes.

The killing of the Eruwa businessman has heightened concerns over the safety of residents and travellers in parts of Oyo State, with calls growing for security agencies to ensure that those behind the attack are brought to justice.

The Ondo State Police Command has launched an investigation into the mysterious death of a 46-year-old businessman, Akinbolusere Kayode, popularly known as Tolufe, who was found lifeless in his office in Igba Town on Thursday, October 29, 2026.

According to police reports, officers from the Bolorunduro Division responded to the incident and recovered two empty bottles suspected to have contained insecticide from a nearby bush.

Preliminary investigations also revealed that the deceased allegedly recorded a video before his death, in which he spoke about personal challenges and difficulties affecting his business.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Felix Ohagwu, has directed a comprehensive investigation to uncover the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Kayode’s remains have been deposited at the State Hospital Morgue for further examination.

While suicide is being considered as a possible explanation, the police have cautioned members of the public against drawing premature conclusions until investigations are concluded.

The tragic incident serves as a reminder that many people face personal, emotional and financial struggles that may not be visible to others.

Influencers in Oyo, Lagos, Kwara adopt Accord presidential agenda

Support for Accord Party presidential candidate, Dr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, is becoming a feature of political discussions in Osun State, as some radio callers and social media commentators question Governor Ademola Adeleke’s decision to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.

Callers on radio stations, including Diamond FM, Unique FM and King FM, have reportedly favoured Hashim’s presidential agenda amid the debate over Adeleke’s political alignment.

Meanwhile, videos circulating on TikTok and Facebook show content creators identified as Almaruf, Doki Dorcas, The God, Unusual Challenges, etc expressing support for Hashim and criticising the governor’s position.

In one of the videos, Doki Dorcas urged Osun residents to support Hashim’s presidential ambition. In another, Almaruf argued that voters who supported Accord during the governorship election should not abandon their earlier political choice to return to the APC.

“We rejected APC by voting for Accord, and we won’t return to our vomit,” Almaruf said in the video.

The conversation has also reportedly extended beyond Osun, with social media influencers in Oyo, Kwara and Lagos promoting Hashim’s presidential agenda.

Supporters interpret these activities as signs of growing engagement with Hashim’s candidacy across the Southwest.

The Southwest mobilisation effort also has a stated numerical target. Alhaji Abass Olaniyi, the Southwest Coordinator of the Gbenga Hashim Solidarity Movement, has set a target of attracting three million votes for Hashim across the region.

For now, the dispute over Adeleke’s alignment with Tinubu has opened a wider conversation about party loyalty, political leadership and voters’ freedom to make independent choices in the 2027 presidential election.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed fulfilment after completing the lesser Hajj, known as Umrah, in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

The President spoke shortly after completing the religious rites, describing the exercise as a spiritual experience and an opportunity to pray for Nigeria.

Tinubu’s remarks followed his participation in the Islamic pilgrimage, which attracts Muslims from across the world seeking spiritual renewal, forgiveness and closeness to Allah.

The President’s prayers for Nigeria come amid ongoing national efforts to address economic challenges, insecurity and other issues affecting citizens.

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested 14 suspects following a mob attack on police officers and a police facility in Ala, Akure North Local Government Area of the state.

The incident reportedly occurred after the killing of a farmer identified as Rasheed Hassan. Two suspects arrested in connection with the murder were allegedly targeted by youths who attempted to remove them from police custody to subject them to jungle justice.

During the violence, two police officers sustained gunshot injuries, raising concerns over the safety of security personnel and the growing threat of mob action in the state.

The police said investigations were ongoing, while additional security personnel had been deployed to prevent further violence and maintain law and order in the affected community.

Nigerian wrestler Esther Kolawole produced a stunning comeback to defeat Norway’s Grace Bullen 12–11 in the women’s 62kg quarterfinal at the World Wrestling Championships.

Kolawole fought back from a 10–3 deficit to secure a dramatic victory over Bullen, an accomplished wrestler and Olympic bronze medallist.

The Nigerian’s resilience and determination proved decisive as she overturned the seven-point deficit to seal the narrow win and book her place in the semifinals.

The victory represents a significant moment for Kolawole and Nigerian wrestling, as she continues her quest for a medal on the global stage.

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso branch, has declared a total and indefinite strike over the alleged failure to implement the 2025 Federal Government–ASUU agreement and settle outstanding staff entitlements.

The strike commenced at midnight on Thursday, October 29, following the expiration of a 14-day ultimatum issued to the university management.

The union is demanding the payment of outstanding Earned Academic Allowances (EAA), promotion arrears covering the period from 2013 to 2025, and the full implementation of the 2025 Federal Government–ASUU agreement.

The industrial action is expected to disrupt lectures, examinations and other academic activities at the institution until the union’s demands are addressed.

The development has raised concerns about the potential impact of the strike on students’ academic calendars and the timely completion of academic programmes.

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.