Category: News

Qatar agreed in recent weeks to kick Hamas out of its country following a request from the US to do so, capping off months of failed attempts to try to … Read More

Nigeria’s oil imports dropped by 35 per cent in the second quarter of 2024, amounting to $2.79bn, down from $4.31bn in the previous quarter. This is according to the quarterly … Read More

Over 200 residents of Oluyole Local Government Area (LG) in Oyo State were beneficiaries of a free eye glasses at a medical outreach organized by the council in collaboration with … Read More

By Babajide Alex Adetunji Following last Saturday’s declaration by the governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, that the 2027 presidential contest is between the All Progressives Congress (APC) and … Read More

Last week, the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu and Nigeria’s First Lady, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu led a National Prayer at the National Mosque in Abuja where Muslims gathered for … Read More

As the Ondo State gubernatorial election nears, reports suggest politicians are offering rice, fertilizer, cassava, and cash to encourage support from voters.  A democracy based non-governmental organization, Yiaga Africa, made … Read More

While the multiple-entry visa previously allowed holders to enter and leave Canada freely, a government update said that the 10-year multiple-entry visa is no longer viewed as the “standard document.” … Read More

Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has urged President Bola Tinubu to focus on improving Nigerians’ welfare as the country grapples with significant economic challenges. Speaking at the 2024 Women in … Read More

The Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has appointed Mr. Olalere James Olayinka as the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and New Media. … Read More

A wave of racist text messages summoning Black people to report for slavery showed up on phones across the United States, prompting the scrutiny of the F.B.I.  The N.A.A.C.P. said … Read More

Dr. Adedeji Ashiru, MD and CEO of the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority, announced plans by the Federal Government to build seven dams across the six southwestern states, aiming to … Read More

Following his approval of 80, 000 minimum wage to workers, the Executive Chairman of Ogbomoso North Local Government, Hon. George Ogunlade has described the Governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde, … Read More

In a move for civil servants across Oyo State, Governor Seyi Makinde has once again demonstrated his administration’s commitment to employee welfare, a sentiment widely echoed by the state’s workforce, … Read More

…Former Health Commissioner Dr. Bashir Bello Commends Dr. Fagbemi’ Professionalism and Dedication The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has recognized Chairman Oyo State Hospital Management Board, Dr. … Read More

A Prominent Market Leader in Oyo State and Nigeria, Princess Afolashade Abeo Nurudeen, has expressed her admiration for Governor Seyi Makinde’s recent move to increase the minimum wage for Oyo … Read More

Stakeholders in Oyo State have raised concerns over the rising trend of indecent and immoral dressing among youths, citing its negative impact on Yoruba moral values and societal norms. In … Read More

The Federal Government has expressed appreciation to Nigerians for their resilience amid the challenging effects of recent economic reforms, assuring that these changes are now yielding positive results. Speaking at … Read More

On Thursday, a police officer riding a motorcycle met his death after a truck collided with several other vehicles along the Kara Bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The tragic news … Read More

Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo state, says he has been told that operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will come knocking when his tenure elapses next week. … Read More

Former Nigerian Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, says the flamboyant lifestyle of Nigerian business owners is unsustainable for the businesses they run. Osinbajo said this on Thursday in Lagos during … Read More