Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has officially inaugurated the Oyo State Council of Obas, marking the commencement of a new era in the administration of traditional institutions in the state, with the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja Arusa1, taking the lead as the pioneer chairman. The historic inauguration, which took place on…
The Federal Government has announced tuition-free education in all Federal Technical Colleges (FTCs) across the country, warning against illegal charges. A press statement late Wednesday by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Folasade Boriowo, said the government will cover other approved charges including boarding fee, uniforms, textbooks, exercise books, prospectus and…
Three Nigerians in the US have been sentenced for their involvement in a prolonged fraud scheme that frequently targeted elderly victims, according to authorities. Fatai Okunola, 38, of Kalamazoo, received a prison sentence of just over 10 years for his role in the conspiracy and was ordered to pay more than $730,000 in restitution. Okunola…
About 18 cows have died after allegedly grazing on a fumigated farmland in Vwei community, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. According to local sources who spoke to Zagazola Makama, the incident occurred around 12 noon on Wednesday when the cattle, belonging to one Dan’azumi Haruna, strayed into the treated farmland. Seven of the…
Asue Ighodalo, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Edo State governorship election, has described the election as potentially the worst in Nigeria’s history, citing numerous alleged irregularities. Speaking during a live press conference on Sunday, organised by the Edo PDP National Campaign Council and led by Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri,…
A 33‑year‑old US‑based Zimbabwean woman, Zvikomborero Maria Makedenge, has appeared in court accused of sexually assaulting a 16‑year‑old boy in Glenview, Harare. Makedenge, represented by lawyer Lennon Itai Rwizi, is out on US$100 bail. She was remanded to 2 December for trial after the State confirmed that investigations had been completed. According to the State,…
The United States has declared that corrupt Nigerian government officials will face visa restrictions, reiterating that there is no limit on accountability. The U.S. Mission in Nigeria gave the warning in a statement released on Monday via its official X handle. “Fighting corruption knows no borders or limits on accountability. Even when high-profile individuals engage…
Shlomo Mansour, one of the Israeli hostages taken by Palestinian movement Hamas to the Gaza Strip has died in captivity at the age of 86. The local authorities of the kibbutz where the Mansour lived said on Tuesday. “It is with heavy hearts that we, the members of the kibbutz, received news this morning of…
Honourable Abayomi Fagbenro Bibire, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, has joined family, friends and political associates to congratulate Chief Bode George on his birthday today, November 21st, 2025. Bibire, in a congratulatory statement made available to the press, praised the former national deputy chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party for his steadfast love…
Former chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Kabiru Marafa has vowed to mobilise against President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, pledging to reduce the President’s votes by one million. Marafa, who represented Zamfara Central in the Senate from 2011 to 2019, made the declaration on Monday during an appearance on Channels…
