A violent clash between Yoruba and Hausa residents in the Ojoo area of Ibadan has resulted in three confirmed deaths—including a young child—and left numerous others with severe gunshot wounds.

The unrest has triggered deep anxiety among the local Yoruba indigene, who fear potential late-night reprisal attacks similar to conflicts seen in Nigeria’s Middle Belt and northern regions.

In response, local residents are demanding the immediate evacuation of the Hausa community from the settlement.

The conflict began the previous evening after a Yoruba tricycle (Keke) rider withdrew cash from an Hausa POS operator. Although the cash was handed over and subsequently paid out by the rider, the digital transaction ultimately registered as a failure.

To prove his integrity while waiting for a network resolution, the rider offered to leave his mobile phone and Keke keys as collateral.

The POS operator rejected the compromise, raised an alarm, and accused the rider of fraud. This incited a nearby mob, resulting in the rider being stabbed multiple times. He succumbed to his injuries while being rushed to the hospital by local Yorubas.

The tension peaked the following morning when a small group of Yoruba youths approached the scene to seek clarification and resolve the matter peacefully.

The youths were met with hostility and driven back.

As a larger crowd of Yorubas gathered, an individual known locally as “General”—reputed to be a military officer—appeared under the guise of a mediator. Instead, he took up a defensive position with an AK-47 rifle and opened fire into the crowd.

A stray bullet from his rifle killed a young child who was out on an errand.

Following the shooting, “General” allegedly ordered an assault on the remaining Yoruba youths, triggering a fierce, retaliatory clash that resulted in the death of one Hausa individual

The U.S. Navy has identified the sailor lost in the Arabian Sea as Cmdr. Gabriel Edwards, the commanding officer of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5.  

Cmdr. Edwards went missing on July 1, 2026, following what the Navy termed an “emergency landing” of an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter operating from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush. Three other crew members on board were successfully rescued and are in stable condition.  

Following a massive 102-hour search-and-rescue operation that spanned more than 14,000 square miles and involved multiple destroyers, aircraft from two carrier strike groups, and the U.S. Air Force, the Navy officially suspended search efforts.

Edwards, a native of Oakland, Oregon, served in the Navy for 20 years. He graduated from Norfolk State University in 2006 with a degree in physics and earned his “Wings of Gold” in 2008. Over his distinguished career, he logged more than 2,000 flight hours and earned multiple decorations, including the Defense Meritorious Service Medal.  

He took command of HSC-5, known as the “Nightdippers,” in July 2025. In recognition of his service, Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao announced that Edwards will be posthumously promoted to the rank of Captain.

In a bid to ease supply logistics, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has rolled out a free delivery initiative for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) across six key Nigerian locations, while keeping its ex-depot price stable at N1,075 per litre.

The company shared this announcement on Wednesday via its official X (formerly Twitter) account.

Key Details of the Initiative

 Covered Regions: The complimentary shipping applies to buyers in Lagos, Ogun, Rivers, Kaduna, and Delta states, alongside the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.

 Eligibility Criteria: To qualify for the free delivery service, customers must place a bulk order of at least 250,000 litres of petrol.

Context and Market Impact

This strategic move follows recent deliberations between Dangote Refinery executives and downstream petroleum sector stakeholders regarding sustainable, market-reflective pricing. The consultation concluded with industry players advocating for more affordable fuel prices to alleviate the financial burden on consumers.

The delivery incentive arrives on the heels of the refinery lowering its gantry price to N1,075 per litre—representing its fourth price reduction in a matter of months. Reflecting this downward trend, Abubakar Maigandi, President of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), noted that retail pump prices at filling stations nationwide have already seen a decline of roughly N125 per litre over the last three weeks.

The House of Representatives was thrown into a rowdy session today, July 8, following a motion moved by Hon. Mascot Ikwechegh for President Tinubu to be summoned over the ‘poor implementation of the budget and delays in the release of funds to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). “

The motion sought to address concerns over the pace of budget execution and the impact of funding delays on government operations.

‘’Agencies are not being funded. Our people are k!dnapped every day. Heads are being chopped off on national television every day. We want to invite the President of Nigeria as our father, to come and explain to us why we are spending trillions of Naira doing coastal roads, yet Nigerians are dying” he said

While presenting the motion before the house, a heated exchange erupted with those against the motion asking Ikwechegh and others in support of his motion to sit down.

The heated exchanges disrupted proceedings and led to a prolonged debate that lasted for about 30 minutes.

At the end of the deliberations, the Speaker of the House, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, overruled the motion.

Abbas explained that the prayers contained in the motion as read on the floor differed from those contained in the document originally submitted by the sponsor, describing it as a deviation from the approved text.

presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has raised serious concerns about his personal safety and survival leading up to the 2027 general elections.

Speaking in an intimate interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, the former Anambra State governor paints a grim picture of what it currently means to be an opposition figure in Nigeria.

When asked directly if he was certain he would be on the ballot for the 2027 presidential poll, Obi gave a chilling response.

“Not even a candidate. I might not even be alive. I’m telling you,” Obi stated plainly.

According to Obi, the current administration is deliberately targeting his personal life and businesses in an effort to frustrate him out of the political space.

“Every single thing I do for a living, this government is frustrating it. Deliberately so. Everything,” Obi alleged during the interview. He went a step further, hinting that the hostility could escalate to the absolute worst-case scenario: “So, there is even a possibility, if they have the opportunity, I will not be alive.”

While Obi clarified that he isn’t making a direct, formal accusation of a plot against his life, he insists that his day-to-day reality is being plagued by targeted obstruction and coordinated psychological pressure.