Athletes representing Oyo State at the ongoing zonal elimination for the National Intermediate Games, yesterday, protested at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan, over alleged unpaid bonuses, poor welfare and what they described as years of neglect by the state government. The protest occurred as athletes from various states in the South-West started converging on […]
Veteran Nigerian actor and theatre icon, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84. His death was announced on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, by his family, including his wife, veteran actress Joke Silva, and their son, Jacobs Jnr. In a statement announcing the death, the family described the […]
The growing rivalry among political actors ahead of the 2027 general elections, coupled with emerging ambitions for the 2031 presidency, has highlighted tensions between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and governors of the All Progressives Congress, with the development threatening to complicate President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid. Wike, who is serving […]
A United Kingdom court has adjourned the pre-trial hearing of Nigerian dancer and entertainer Iweh Pascal Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, to February 2027 after he failed to enter a plea. According to a report by BBC News Pidgin published on Tuesday, Snaresbrook Crown Court fixed February 8, 2027, for the plea and trial […]
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, has felicitated with former Deputy Governor and former Senator, Otunba Christopher Iyiola Ajani Omisore, on his 69th birthday. Governor Adeleke said Otunba Omisore has made notable contributions to the development of Osun through his professional career, public service and political engagement. He further celebrated the traditional stature […]
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced September 30, 2026, as the start date for the 2026 Batch ‘C’ Stream One orientation course. The three-week exercise will take place at orientation camps across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory and end on October 20, 2026. NYSC Director of Information and Public Relations, […]
Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Nigeria after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi, India. Shettima’s return followed a series of high-level engagements focused on trade, investment, technology and strengthening bilateral relations between Nigeria and India. This was disclosed in a statement signed by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special […]
The Oyo State Government has said five suspected terrorists have been arrested following the attack on a military camp on the outskirts of Igbeti in Olorunsogo Local Government Area, with no fewer than 120 soldiers deployed to track the fleeing attackers. The Deputy Governor, Bayo Lawal, disclosed this yesterday when he visited the scene of the attack […]
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has assured organised labour that the Federal Government will address concerns over proposed changes to the administration of King’s College, Lagos, through dialogue. Alausa gave the assurance on Monday during a meeting with the Trade Union Congress, the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria and other affiliated […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has raised concerns over voter apathy, vote buying and the spread of misinformation and disinformation ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Commission consequently called for intensified grassroots voter education and enlightenment to ensure that eligible citizens understand their rights and responsibilities, as well as the electoral process. The Resident Electoral […]