The Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has commiserated with traders, who lost properties to a fire outbreak, which destroyed shops and goods at the popular Aleshinloye Market in Ibadan, in the early hours of Wednesday. The governor, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Barr. Abdulraheem Bayo Lawal,…
The House of Representatives has issued a directive to the NCC, demanding the immediate shutdown of all pornographic websites across the Nigeria. The House has requested that the Commission mandate all internet service providers to immediately restrict access to such content. Dalhatu Tafoki, a lawmaker from…
The recently concluded International Education Conference and Exhibition fair (ISAF) 2025 was a remarkable success, bringing together global stakeholders to discuss the future of student exchange programs and academic collaborations. Among the distinguished personalities who played a vital role both before…
The Mogaji Olubadan of Ibadan, Chief Kayode Ogunsola, has advised Nigerian youths desiring to study abroad to maximise their experiences and avoid common pitfalls. Chief Ogunsola, stated this at the just-concluded International Study Abroad Fair 2025, sharing his insights on how studying abroad has…
Former Kaduna State Governor and founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nasir El-Rufai, has confirmed his resignation from the ruling party. El-Rufai announced his defection to the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in a post on his verified Facebook page on Monday. The former governor said he had…
Federal Civil Service Commission extends job application deadline to March 17 Tunji Olaopa, Chairman, Federal Civil Service Commission The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) has extended the deadline for submission of applications for vacancies in the Federal Civil Service to Monday, March 17. The…
The National Association of Nigerian Students has praised the Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, for approving the payment of N500,000 in bursary awards to final-year indigenes of the state studying Medicine, Maritime, and Aviation. This commendation was contained in a statement signed by the NANS Vice…
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, will commence the 21-day traditional rites, known as “Oro Ipebi,” on Friday night. The Chief of Staff to the Kabiyesi, Mr. Rotimi Osuntola, confirmed this in a statement issued in Ibadan on Friday. According to the statement, the traditional rites will begin…
A former presidential spokesperson and prominent political strategist, Dr. Doyin Okupe, has passed away. His death was confirmed on Friday. Details surrounding his passing remain unclear at the time of filling this report. Okupe, 72, was Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Olusegun Obasanjo…
Oyo state Governor, Seyi Makinde has approved the payment of the sum of Five Hundred and Fifty-Four Million, Nine Hundred and Eighty-Nine Thousand Naira(#554,989,000.00) as 2024/25 bursary allowances for Oyo State Undergraduate students. The Chairman, Oyo State Scholarship Board, RT. Hon. Atilola Olawale made…