The founder of Mammy Market in military barracks across the country, Maria Ochefu, is dead. Her son, Professor Yakubu Ochefu, who spoke to our correspondent on the phone on Thursday, said that she passed away in her sleep on Tuesday. Aged 86, she was married to Colonel Anthony Ochefu, who was once a military governor…
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…
Police in Benue State have arrested a lecturer at the Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Dr Ichor Tersagh, for allegedly masterminding the abduction of the wife of his colleague, Mrs Susan Anyagh. Her husband, Paul Anyagh, is the chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, JOSTUM chapter. It was gathered that the…
The new Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has vowed to take tough decisions in his position as the leader of the ruling party. Yilwatda stated this on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme hours after he emerged as APC chair in Abuja. The new APC chairman said he would invest in legwork…
On July 31, 2025, history was made as a batch of egusi seeds sourced from Oyo State was launched into orbit aboard the SpaceX Crew-11 mission. Behind the historic feat is Dr. Temidayo Oniosun, a globally recognised space policy expert and proud son of Oyo. The mission, part of the Seeds in Space project, is…
The Federal Government would not hire mercenaries to fight terrorism and banditry in the North, Foreign Minister Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar said yesterday. He explained that engaging mercenaries, which are private armies, to tackle insecurity is unsustainable. Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen. Christopher Musa also recently ruled out the use of mercenaries, saying the nation’s…
Jude Idimogu, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos, has advised Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo, against yielding to calls to contest against President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Idimogu, a former lawmaker and deputy leader of Ndigbo in Lagos APC, gave the advice during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria…
American adult film star King Nazir has traveled to Nigeria to meet Daisy Melanin, another adult entertainer. This move comes after Daisy publicly asked for “8 strong men” to join her in a new video project. Daisy, who now lives in Nigeria, made her request online, which quickly caught King Nazir’s attention. Interested in the…
Hundreds of international students across the United States, U.S are facing sudden visa cancellations and legal status terminations, sparking panic and confusion on college campuses nationwide. “We thought it was unusual at first,” said Boston-based attorney Matthew Maiona. “Now it’s coming fast and furious.” At least 901 students from 128 colleges have been affected, according…
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has shed fresh light on the proposed opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections, revealing that significant progress is being made toward the formation of a unified political platform. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Monday, El-Rufai confirmed that a decision has already been reached within…