Contrary to the expectation that the undersea cable cut which disrupted banking and telecom services in Nigeria and some parts of Africa, will last for about two weeks more, indications are that services are almost 100 percent back. Telecom companies in Nigeria which mostly bore the brunt of the disruption…
Members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union have begun a nationwide strike today (Monday) over alleged unfair treatment and disparity in the payment of salaries by the Federal Government. Last Monday, the unions threatened to shut down hostels and power supply in…
A professional group, Omituntun Initiative in the Diaspora (OID), has commiserated with the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, the Olubadan-in-Council, the Oyo State Traditional Council, the people of Ibadanland, and the entire state over the passing of the Olubadan, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lekan Balogun,…
The troops of 181 Amphibious Batallion, Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State While on peace mission to OKUOMA community in BOMADI LGA of Delta State were surrounded by some community youths and killed on Thursday, 14 March, 2024. The unfortunate incident occurred when the troops responded to a distress…
The Olubadan-in-Council, has said there was no specific date yet for the coronation of the new Olubadan of Ibadanland. A former governor of Oyo State and Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Sen. Rashidi Ladoja, made this announcement shortly after a closed-door meeting with the Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi…
Who is the next Olubadan of Ibadan after Oba Lekan Balogun? Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, who is set to become the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadan, is a man of many talents yet unfamiliar to the public. Who is Owolabi Olakulehin? Oba Olakulehin, who until last night came into the spotlight following the demise of Oba Lekan…
The late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, will be laid to rest today, Friday, March 15, 2024, in his Aliiwo ancestral home in Ibadan, Oyo State. The late Oyo monarch passed away at the age of 81 on Thursday evening at the University College Hospital in Ibadan after a brief illness.…
The Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, announced the passage unto glory of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr. Mohood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II. The Governor made this announcement in a statement on Thursday night, stating that Olubadan Balogun, joined his ancestors…
President Bola Tinubu has directed the opening of Nigeria’s land and air borders with the Republic of Niger and the lifting of other sanctions against the country with immediate effect. This directive is in compliance with the decisions of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government at its extraordinary…
The Federal Government has postponed the launch of the Nigerian Students Loan Scheme indefinitely. The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, Akintunde Sawyer, made this known during an interview with ARISE NEWS on Tuesday. In June 2023, President Bola Tinubu signed a bill to start a…