The Oyo State Government, in partnership with Pacesetter Transport Service (PTS), is set to host the maiden edition of TRANSPORT Fest 1.0 on December 19, 2025, at the Engr. Seyi Makinde Terminal, Eleyele Transport Park, Ibadan. Speaking ahead of the event, Chairman and Sole Administrator of PTS, Hon. Dr. Ibraheem Salami Dikko, said the festival…
In a shocking incident that has sent ripples through the community, Fatimah Ibrahim, a 40-year-old resident of Tashan Jama’are, has been accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a 12-year-old boy in Azare. The incident was reported to the Divisional Police Headquarters in Azare on March 1, 2025, by a concerned citizen from Katagum Local Government Area….
As political activities for the 2027 elections gather pace, Chief Charles Ogbonnaya, former Abia State Chairman of Atiku Abubakar’s 2023 presidential campaign council, has called on all three geopolitical zones in Southern Nigeria to unite behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to complete the South’s turn before power rotates back to the North in 2031. Chief…
Following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, the Catholic Church stands at a pivotal crossroads as it prepares for a new era of leadership. As the first pope from Latin America, Francis left a lasting impact by championing social justice, environmental stewardship, and a more inclusive vision of the Church. Now, the College…
The World Trade Organization, WTO is currently receiving applications for 2026 internship program. Nigeria and other developing countries in the world are eligible for the comprehensive program. WTO Internship Programme offers an opportunity for students from WTO member and observer countries to gain valuable experience from working at the WTO. Internship programmes at the WTO…
The Federal Government has announced plans to phase out the use of chalkboards in Nigerian schools by 2027. The move is aimed at modernising classroom teaching and ensuring every school in the country is equipped with smart boards in line with global education standards. Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, disclosed this during a ministerial…
General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye has stressed the importance of maintaining romance in marriage, even amid spiritual obligations. In a message on his Facebook page, Adeboye revealed that he and his wife, Foluke, still use affectionate pet names when they are alone, highlighting that “anointing does not reduce…
No fewer than 50 Nigerians have been arrested in one of India’s largest coordinated operations targeting a transnational narcotics network. The suspects were believed to be linked to a sprawling drug-distribution and hawala-laundering syndicate operating across several major Indian cities. According to a report by NDTV on Thursday, the crackdown was led by the Delhi…
Exactly a year ago, on the 24th September, 2023, the Pacesetter Transport Services launched the digital use of the Governor Seyi Makinde’s OMITUNTUN BUSES serving as the subsidized transport service for the people in the State. The digitalization came through the use of an electronic means of payment known as the Pacesetter Card whereby commuters…
Researchers from Aarhus University Hospital in Denmark have discovered that individuals who are underweight face nearly a threefold higher risk of dying compared with those who are overweight or even moderately obese, challenging long-held beliefs about body weight and health. A large Danish study has found that being slightly overweight—or even mildly obese—may not shorten…
