Senator representing Edo North senatorial district, Adams Oshiomhole, has condemned what he described as a disturbing judicial trend where convictions for capital offences were being reduced to lesser prison sentences, warning that such decisions undermined the rule of law and public confidence in the justice system. Speaking during Senate deliberations on national security on Wednesday,…
Residents and traders in Arakale axis of Akure, Ondo State capital have been thrown in a state of panic following the fatal stabbing of a Police Inspector by thugs. The suspects identified as Shina Jacob, 25, and Felix Olalekan, 32, allegedly attacked the police inspector during an altercation at Oke-Arata of the busy area. The…
Honourable Abayomi Fagbenro-Bibire has taken the opportunity to congratulate Nigerians living in the Diaspora as well as his colleagues and friends in the United States and people from all walks of life on the occasion of Thanksgiving Day. The retired US Navy veteran communicated this in a statement he personally signed and issued to the…
Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Honourable Abayomi Fagbenro Bibire has praised Governor Seyi Makinde for the peaceful way he has managed the growing concerns around the Ibadan Circular Road project. He gave this commendation while reacting to the controversy that has generated concerns among residents and attracted several protests across different communities affected by…
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has been escorted out of Guinea-Bissau by military personnel as instability deepens following the latest coup attempt in the West African nation. Jonathan, who was in the country as part of a joint election observer mission deployed by the African Union (AU), ECOWAS, and the West African Elders Forum (WAEF),…
A yet-to-be-identified young woman has been found dead in a popular hotel in Ore, the headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State. Her body was discovered on Wednesday after hotel staff forced their way into the room when repeated calls to the occupants went unanswered. A hotel employee, who spoke anonymously, told The…
Africa has experienced a notable resurgence in military coups since 2020, with at least ten successful instances across eight countries. These events, often driven by factors such as governance failures, security challenges from insurgencies, electoral disputes, and economic hardships, have primarily occurred in West, Central, and North Africa, forming what is sometimes called the “Coup…
A senior government source has confirmed that former President Goodluck Jonathan is safe in Guinea Bissau following the recent military takeover in the country. The source, speaking on Thursday on condition of anonymity, said arrangements are underway for his return to Nigeria. According to the source, a multinational task force, which includes Nigerian personnel, is…
The National Association of Nigerian Colleges of Education Students (NANCES) celebrates the groundbreaking introduction of the EDON 3D software, a remarkable innovation that is revolutionizing teaching and learning across Colleges of Education in Nigeria. This cutting-edge technology marks a major leap in the modernization of teacher training, enabling students to engage with highly interactive, visual,…
Hon. Dele Adeola, member of the Oyo State House of Assembly, has reaffirmed his commitment to youth-centered innovation while expressing strong support for initiatives that prepare young Nigerians for the future of automotive technology and advanced manufacturing. Speaking to newsmen through his respresentative, Comrade Ismael Taiwo at the programme titled “Driving the Future: Empowering Nigerian…