The lawmaker representing Ibadan North constituency 1, Hon. Dr. Olufunke Comforter Adeniyi-Olajide has sympathized with the families affected by Children’s unfair stampede at Bashorun, Ibadan, the state capital. In an heartfelt letter, Hon. Comforter, who is also the Chairman, Oyo State House of Assembly Committee on Women Affairs and Community Development said the heartbreaking event…
United States–based Trinidadian rapper and singer Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, popularly known as Nicki Minaj, addressed the United Nations on Tuesday, calling for urgent action to protect Christians in Nigeria facing alleged deadly attacks. She stressed that her advocacy is about defending human rights and religious freedom, not taking sides. Below is the full text of…
The Chairman and CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has stated that her office reached out to newly elected UK Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, but received no response. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, Dabiri-Erewa emphasized that Nigeria would not compel Badenoch to embrace her Nigerian roots if she…
It is utterly disheartening that certain self-proclaimed leaders, ostensibly entrusted with the responsibility of upholding Federation Of Ibarapa Students Association (FIBSA) reputation, have instead precipitated turmoil and compromised the Association’s harmony. Their ulterior motive, driven by an unyielding desire to secure the FIBSA presidency for their community, has led them to manipulate and coerce uninformed…
Israel’s cabinet voted to approve a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal on Saturday, the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, ending days of uncertainty about whether the truce would go into effect this weekend. The ceasefire, set to begin Sunday, would halt fighting and bombardment in Gaza’s deadliest-ever war. It would also enable…
The Ekiti State Government, in partnership with Premium Trust Bank, has commenced a three-day capacity-building training program for teachers, administrative staff, therapists, and other personnel from all special schools across the state. The training, which began on December 16, 2024, is taking place at the Government School for the Physically Challenged and Intellectual Disabilities in…
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has directed his newly appointed commissioners and top government officials to always wear the ‘Asiwaju Mandate Cap’ as a show of loyalty to President Bola Tinubu, warning that any commissioner who fails to comply will face sanctions. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony of commissioners, agency board members, and commission…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Sokoto State Command, has apprehended three suspects connected to the abduction and gang rape of a 15-year-old girl, Amina Abdullahi, in Gantsare village, the Wammako Local Government Area of the state. This is according to a press statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday by the command’s…
After imposing sanctions on Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes for alleged abuse of power and politically motivated actions, U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned that similar measures could be extended to corrupt judges in Nigeria and other countries. The warning was delivered by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who confirmed that…
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has reiterated that May 30th remains Biafra Heroes Day and not Igbo Day, as claimed by some individuals and politicians. In a statement issued on Sunday by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, IPOB criticized what it called a deliberate distortion of historical facts by “compromised Igbo politicians”…
