Category: News

Dr. Debo Akande, DBA, CMGR, FCMI, has articulated a bold and forward-looking five-year vision for Oyo State—one anchored on sustainability, economic growth, and improved quality of life for all residents. … Read More

There is growing urgency among embattled opposition figures within the African Democratic Congress (APC) as they accelerate contingency plans, settling for the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) as a fallback platform ahead of … Read More

Tension is building in Rivers State as political forces begin early moves ahead of the 2027 governorship election, with fresh indications that two loyalists of Nyesom Wike may emerge to … Read More

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is facing a serious internal crisis with four of its most prominent voices publicly staking out irreconcilable positions that threaten to fracture the party before … Read More

Amid Nigeria’s escalating security crisis, the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Air Force are grappling with gross underfunding, particularly in the acquisition of security and defence equipment, according to records … Read More

The Federal Government has earmarked N1.371bn in the 2026 appropriation bill for the prosecution of Boko Haram, terrorism and related cases under the Federal Ministry of Justice, representing a sharp … Read More

Last Friday, a comedy played out in Ibadan in the form of a declaration of a governorship ambition. The actors in the comedy included the Senator representing Oyo South Senatorial … Read More

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Friday visited the Abdulrahman Mohammed-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the National Secretariat, … Read More

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has alleged a fresh plot to implicate him in criminal activities, warning of what he described as coordinated efforts to tarnish his image and … Read More

Three Nigerian women have recounted how a suspected human trafficking syndicate deceived them with promises of jobs in Malaysia, only to move them through the Seme border into the Benin … Read More

Industrial action by pilots and cabin crew at German flagship carrier Lufthansa has disrupted flights, leaving some Nigerian passengers stranded and forcing others to spend the night at airports. Passengers … Read More

UK government justifies its officials attending ADC national convention as part of standard diplomatic practice UK supports Nigeria’s democratic processes through engagement with political and civic stakeholders British High Commission … Read More

The Federal Government recorded a N100bn borrowing from unclaimed dividends and dormant bank accounts, as new data from the Debt Management Office showed that funds warehoused under the Unclaimed Funds … Read More

The Giwa Adinni of Oyo State, Engineer Muftau Open Salawu, on Saturday urged students of the University of Ibadan to uphold excellence and remain disciplined in their academic pursuits. Salawu … Read More

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said he will publicly disclose his preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship election before the end of the first week of May. Makinde, who … Read More

The Federal Government has announced a sweeping ban on the importation of several essential goods, including widely used drugs such as paracetamol and other painkillers. The decision is part of … Read More

The lawmaker representing Ibadan North-East/South-East Federal Constituency, Abass Adigun (Agboworin), has expressed profound appreciation to the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, party leaders, and key stakeholders in the People’s … Read More

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has ended negotiations with the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over a possible defection to the ruling party. Chairman of PDP, … Read More

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Saeed Khatibzadeh, has taken a swipe at US President Donald Trump, accusing him of making inconsistent and excessive statements amid rising tensions between both countries. Khatibzadeh … Read More

*…Says Retirement is an Opportunity, Not a Disease* The wife of the Oyo State Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Ajibola Lawal, has congratulated Alhaji Ogunmola Mudasiru Alabi on his retirement from … Read More