The Rise, Decline and Renewal of Yoruba Political Leadership
By Bolarinwa Ayoola The history of Nigeria’s colonial and post-colonial eras cannot be written without reference to the…
101-Year-Old Great-Grandmother Arrested Over Cannabis as NDLEA Makes Major Drug Busts
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 101-year-old woman, Esther Ogunmabo, in Ilisan, Ogun State, for allegedly dealing in cannabis. The centenarian was arrested on August 15,...
BREAKING: US Judge Strikes Down Trump’s 75-Country Immigrant Visa Ban, Nigeria Gets Reprieve
A US federal judge in Manhattan has struck down the Trump administration’s policy suspending immigrant visa processing for…
FG Moves to Decriminalise Attempted Suicide in Nigeria
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved an amendment to the National Mental Health Act aimed at decriminalising…
20 Out of 20! APM Sweeps Bauchi LG Elections
The Allied People’s Movement (APM) has recorded a clean sweep in the Bauchi State local government elections, winning…
NFF Sacks Super Falcons Technical Crew After World Cup Qualification Failure
The Nigeria Football Federation has sacked the Super Falcons’ technical crew following the team’s failure to qualify for…
Tinubu, Adeleke, Davido Shaped Osun Election, Says APC Youth Leader
The National Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dayo Israel, has identified President Bola Tinubu, Osun…
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UK Hails Peaceful Osun Poll, Flags Vote-Buying and Accessibility Concerns
The United Kingdom has commended the peaceful conduct of the August 15 Osun governorship election and congratulated Governor…
ROYAL WAR: Fusengbuwa Council Rejects Removal of Leaders, Draws Battle Lines Over Awujale Succession
The Fusengbuwa Ruling House, which is next in line to produce the new Awujale of Ijebuland, has been…
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Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has celebrated its alumna, Mary Olowolagba, following her appointment as an Assistant Professor of…
Osun APC Candidate AMBO Allegedly Escapes Attack on Campaign Convoy
The Osun State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Munirudeen Oyebamiji, popularly known as…
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APM Governorship Candidate Steps Down for Adeleke Ahead of Osun Election
The governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in the 2026 Osun State governorship election, Adebayo Simon…
Davido Under Fire Over Okpebholo’s Alleged WAEC Result as Lawyer Demands Apology
Legal practitioner and author Timothy Tugbiyele has called on Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, to…
Osun Police Summon Senator Fadahunsi Over Viral Remarks
The Osun State Police Command has summoned Senator Francis Fadahunsi, representing Osun East Senatorial District, over remarks that…
Omu-Aran Community Welcomes New Army Battalion, Hails Tinubu.
The Omu-Aran community in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State has welcomed the take-off of a new…
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“I have no regret over my statement; they started it, we suffered” — Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir
The Izala Scholars Council leader says he will continue supporting and encouraging Muslims to back a Muslim-Muslim presidential…
Column: Class Will Always Take Care of Its Own. By Bolarinwa Ayoola
A few weeks ago, I participated in a discussion on a WhatsApp group dedicated to political discourse. The…
OPINION BY JAMIU AJIBOYE OWOLABI: S.L. Akintola: A Victim of Military Coup
“Yoruba Ronu” is a powerful phrase that has travelled across generations in Yorubaland. It is both a warning…
Trump Approves Free Entry for Americans to Over 110 Tourist Sites in 2026 Under ‘America-First’ Policy
December 7, 2025By Ayinde Adeleke U.S. President Donald Trump has approved a new entry-access policy that will grant…
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BREAKING: Otedola Drops Another N222bn on First HoldCo – Now Controls 25.88% of Nigeria’s Oldest Banking Group
Billionaire businessman and Chairman of First HoldCo, Femi Otedola, has significantly deepened his investment in the financial institution…
BREAKING: Tinubu’s Economic Miracle: Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Hit $51.86 Billion, Highest in 17 Years – Surpasses CBN Target
Nigeria’s foreign reserves have climbed to $51.86 billion, marking their highest level in more than 17 years and…
DAWN Commission Partners EOYNA to Drive Diaspora Investment into Southwest
The Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission has entered into a strategic partnership with Egbe Omo Yoruba…
Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Gantry Price to N1,175 Per Litre
The Dangote Refinery has reduced its petrol gantry price to N1,175 per litre, a move expected to ease…
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Over 200 KASU Lecturers Resign as ASUU Issues Strike Ultimatum
More than 200 professors and other academic staff have reportedly resigned from Kaduna State University (KASU) over poor…
ASUU Gives 20 Universities 14-Day Ultimatum, Threatens Indefinite Strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has directed 20 universities across Nigeria to issue 14-day ultimatums to…
Ondo Governor Aiyedatiwa Rewards Outstanding Students, Teachers with Cash, Employment
Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has honoured outstanding students, teachers, and NYSC award recipients, rewarding academic excellence…
University of Ibadan Appoints Professor Peter Olamakinde Olapegba as 14th Substantive Vice-Chancellor
The Governing Council of the University of Ibadan has appointed Professor Peter Olamakinde Olapegba as the institution’s 14th…
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CAF Backs FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Endorses Governance Apology Amid Controversy
The Confederation of African Football has unanimously reaffirmed its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, endorsing FIFA’s apology…
“Too Late to Save Your Dignity” – Luis Figo Calls for Infantino’s Resignation as FIFA President
Former Portugal international Luis Figo has called on Gianni Infantino to resign as FIFA president, accusing him of…
FIFA in Turmoil as English FA Withdraws Support for Infantino, UEFA Threatens Legal Action Over “Shabby” World Cup Sell-Off
The English Football Association has formally withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino’s re-election as FIFA president, joining Wales…
20 Ethiopian Youth Footballers Abscond After Tournament in Sweden
Twenty young Ethiopian football players who participated in the 2026 Gothia Cup in Sweden have gone missing, with…
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PIE IN THE SKY — AGONY OF THE FAMILIES OF SLAIN VICTIMS OF ORIIRE ABDUCTION
By Bolarinwa Ayoola Email: [email protected] Disaster struck Esinle and Yawota in May 2026 when armed Islamists attacked schools…
Adefemi Akinsanya joins CNN to host Africa Inc.
Adefemi Akinsanya, a British-Nigerian journalist and broadcaster, has joined CNN International as the host of Africa Inc., a…
MFM Choir Wins Gold at World Choir Games in Sweden, Emerges Champion
The Mountain Top Chorale of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) has won a gold medal…
SCANDAL: Hon. Atta Thadeus Takes Eti-Osa Solar Streetlights Project to Ebonyi, ₦24.4m Allocation Under Scrutiny
A ₦24.4 million solar streetlights project allocated to Eti-Osa Federal Constituency in Lagos State has reportedly been taken…
TYF Donates N1m to Ogbomoso Abduction Victims’ Families as They Accuse Politicians of Exploiting Tragedy, Dispute N10m Relief Claim
Families recount hardship, accuse politicians of exploiting tragedy, dispute reported N10m government relief Families of four victims killed…
NRS Chairman Zacch Adedeji: “We’re Open to Resolving Capital Gains Tax Concerns – Subsidy Removal Is Foundation of Nigeria’s Economic Recovery”
The Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, Zacch Adedeji, has stated that the agency is open to…
NGX CEO Temi Popoola Urges President Tinubu to Review Capital Gains Tax, Says 30% Rate Deters Foreign Investors
The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Exchange Group, Temi Popoola, has called on President Bola Tinubu…
Tinubu Advocates Stock Market Lessons in Schools: “Teach Our Undergraduates to Build a Nation Filled with Prosperity”
President Bola Tinubu has advocated for the introduction of stock market teachings in classrooms across Nigeria, arguing that…