Category: News

MOUTHPIECE NGR reports that the Oyo State Police Command has successfully rescued two kidnap victims from Gbonkan Forest in the Itesiwaju Local Government Area.  During a shootout in the forest, … Read More

The Okanlomo Oodua and Bada Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi, has expressed profound sorrow over the devastating fire outbreak that ravaged the historic Bode Herbal Market in Molete, … Read More

The governorship candidate of the Action People’s Movement (APM) in Oyo State, Bimbo Adekanmbi, has sympathised with traders affected by the recent fire outbreak at Bode Market in Ibadan, describing … Read More

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has appointed Honourable Olatoye Olajide Olusina as Executive Assistant on Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA). The appointment of Honourable Olatoye, a former member … Read More

A former driver has been sentenced to death for murdering his ex-employers, an elderly couple, at their Abuja home, police said.  Jonathan Marcus, 57, was convicted Wednesday by the Federal … Read More

Former City of St. Louis building inspector Adebanjo Popoola has pleaded guilty to diverting about $1.64 million in public funds meant for building rehabilitation to himself and relatives.  Popoola, 57, … Read More

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday, disclosed that he directed the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to provide roads and other engineering infrastructure to the 3,112-unit Renewed … Read More

…Split over alleged APC defection plan  A faction of supporters of former Oyo State Deputy Governor Taofeek Arapaja says it will not follow him to the All Progressives Congress, APC, … Read More

Paul Ibe, media aide to African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, has asked the Presidency to clarify three issues raised by allegations against Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila.  … Read More

The Federal Government has confirmed that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) will replace its traditional khaki uniform with Adire fabric as part of the sweeping reforms recently approved for … Read More

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday, directed the immediate expansion of road infrastructure to more communities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), declaring that his administration would continue to extend … Read More

The Yorubaland Council for Islamic Preachers (YLCIP) has officially appointed the Okanlomo Oodua and Bada Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi, as the Grand Patron of the Council in … Read More

Global crude oil prices have slipped to about $70 a barrel, but petrol pump prices in Nigeria remain unchanged despite calls for a reduction.  Brent crude, the international benchmark, fell … Read More

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, will defend Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, who faces federal charges of conspiracy, forgery, impersonation and using alleged forged presidential documents, sources familiar with the case … Read More

A Federal High Court has declared former Keystone Bank staff member Ebele Okpala wanted over alleged fraud involving N35 million.  Justice Deinde Dipeolu issued the order Tuesday while granting an … Read More

As preparations gather momentum for the forthcoming Ogbomoso North Local Government Council election, residents and stakeholders continue to acknowledge the leadership of Hon. George Gbadegesin Ogunlade, the Allied Peoples’ Movement … Read More

Kidnappers are demanding an additional N300 million for the release of Ahmed Mohammed, a permanent commissioner with the Niger State Independent Electoral Commission, NSIEC, nine months after his abduction, a … Read More

President Bola Tinubu has explained the reasons he approved the recent National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, reforms. In a statement posted on his verified X handle on Wednesday, the President … Read More

The Federal Government’s revised import levy on new and used vehicles has taken effect as part of the 2026 Fiscal Policy Measures aimed at reducing the cost of vehicle importation … Read More

Comrade Ojo Olubunmi Oladele, popularly known as “Senator,” has declared his intention to run for chairman of Ogbomoso North Local Government Area on the platform of the Allied Peoples Movement, … Read More