In a message commemorating the birthday of the late Hon. Akinremi Musiliu Jagaban, Omo BAO reflected on the profound impact the former representative of the Ibadan North Federal Constituency had on the community. “Today, as we remember and celebrate the life of Hon. Akinremi Musiliu Jagaban on what would have been his birthday, we are…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has announced another review of its ex-depot (gantry) loading price for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol. The new price is now set at N835 per litre, down from N865 per litre, which had been in effect for the past six days, representing a 3.5 per cent reduction….
The Ofokutu Royal Dynasty and the Ijesha People have taken legal action against Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke over the installation of Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup as the Owa Obokun of Ijeshaland. The matter, which has been in court for a while, saw its first hearing before Justice Aderibigbe of the Osun State High Court,…
A businesswoman, Woye Ella, on Tuesday told FCT Customary Court in Garki, Abuja that her husband once poured petrol her to set her on fire out of anger. Ella said this while praying the court to dissolve her marriage over her husband’s alleged attempt to set her on fire. Ella’s prayer is contained in a…
Panic spread on Tuesday evening following a gas explosion that occurred behind the Alake Sports Centre in Abeokuta, Ogun State — the venue currently hosting the handball event of the ongoing sports games. Eyewitnesses reported a loud blast that shook the area and caused confusion among residents and participants at the sports facility. The explosion…
The Oyo State Government is calling on property owners to take advantage of the ongoing 60-day building permit amnesty program. This regularization initiative, which began under the leadership of Mr Akin-Funmilayo through the approval of a magnanimous Administrator, Talk and Do Governor, His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde, aims to bring structures built without proper check…
The Tiv Area Traditional Council has ordered all herders to vacate Tiv lands by the end of May 2025. The monarchs cited continued attacks on farmers and growing concerns over food insecurity in Benue State and across the country. The resolution followed an emergency meeting held at the palace of the Tor Tiv in Gboko,…
Controversial Nigerian street pop singer, Badmus Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has vowed to stay out of trouble following his recent legal battle with the Ogun State government. This development comes just hours after the singer was granted bail of ₦2 million over allegations of assaulting government officials at his bar. Portable, who was…
In a world where military leadership is often dominated by men, a 57-year-old black military officer of Nigerian origin, Amanda Azubuike was decorated as the first Nigerian woman to become a Brigadier General in the US Army. Her story continues to be an inspiration to women, especially at a time when black women are gradually…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says he has no regret for supporting President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 general elections. Prior to his ministerial appointment, he governed the oil-rich Rivers State for eight years under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) platform. He was later called by Tinubu to serve as FCT…