Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said that he has the capability to lead Nigeria as president in 2027. Makinde made this statement on Tuesday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, saying he has accomplished more than just serving as the governor of Oyo State. He stated, “I don’t have any doubt that […] More
The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 18, and Monday, April 21, 2025, as public holidays to mark Good Friday and Easter Monday. This was disclosed by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Tuesday. He emphasised the importance of embodying the virtues of the sacrifice and love displayed by Jesus Christ, who had […] More
Recent investigations into the disbursement of the Federal Government Student Loan Fund have uncovered several unethical practices by some institutions of higher learning. According to the latest report by the Community Orientation and Mobilisation Officers (COMO), of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), schools and banks are conspiring to short-change the students. Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, the […] More
A group of angry Nigerians have stormed the office of CBEX, a digital asset trading platform located in the Oke Ado area of Ibadan, looting every item they could find. The enraged youths, seen in several videos circulating online, expressed outrage over the loss of their investments to the platform. READ ALSO:UI Twins Rewrite History, […] More
Controversial singer, Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has been remanded in the Oke Kura Correctional Centre in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, over his inability to meet stringent bail conditions imposed by an Upper Area Court in the state. This follows the singer’s appearance in court on Monday on the charges of defamation of […] More
A trailer on Monday morning knocked down a commercial tricyclist. The driver of the trailer quickly ran away as soon as the incident occurred. The motor-boy (conductor) of the trailer, however, was apprehended. The incident occurred at New Road, after the Ministry Junction in Sapele, Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State. It was learned […] More
A final-year student of Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, identified simply as John, has died under tragic circumstances during a routine karate training session held on campus. John, who was pursuing a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Journalism and Media Studies, was widely known among peers for his vibrant personality and deep involvement in extracurricular activities, […] More
The United States Embassy has introduced updated visa interview requirements for Nigerian applicants, effective from April 22, 2025. In a statement released on Friday, the US mission emphasised that all applicants attending visa interviews in Abuja and Lagos must present a DS-160 form featuring a confirmation barcode that begins with “AA” followed by two zeroes […] More
A tanker explosion on Saturday along Lead City University Road, near the Ibadan Toll Gate in the Oyo State capital, has destroyed properties worth millions of naira. The explosion occurred around 2:45 p.m., causing significant damage to nearby shops, vehicles, and motorcycles. According to reports, one of the affected shops reportedly housed computer sets valued […] More
In a rare academic feat that has sent waves of admiration through academic circles and social media alike, twin brothers, Matthias and Matthew Busoye, have graduated with identical first-class honours from the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Ibadan, capping their undergraduate journey with a CGPA of 3.94 out of a possible 4.00. […] More
A lady in Bayelsa has allegedly stolen ₦150,000 from her parents to buy a new phone for her younger boyfriend, reportedly to help him start internet fraud, commonly known as “Yahoo.” This was revealed in a post that surfaced on X, formerly known as Twitter. It was claimed that the teenage girl, driven by love, […] More
The debate over the commercialization of gospel music continues to spark conversations among Christians and industry stakeholders. While some believe gospel music should be strictly a divine calling, others argue that financial sustainability is necessary for artists who dedicate their lives to ministry. Renowned cleric, Pastor Femi Lazarus, recently weighed in on the issue, emphasizing […] More