Ogun Signs $7bn DP World Deal For Deep Sea Port, 10,000-Hectare Blue Marine Economic Zone
The Ogun State Government has signed Memoranda of Understanding with DP World MEA FZE for the development of…
BEYOND THE HARDSHIP RHETORICS: POSITIONING YORUBALAND FOR A SHARE OF THE SPOILS OF THE ONGOING WARS IN UKRAINE AND IRAN
By Bolarinwa Ayoola “In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.” — Sun Tzu Since the outbreak of the Russia Ukraine war in February 2022, the international arena has...
TYF Demands Clarification From Ondo Government Over Afenifere Leadership Reference
Think Yoruba First (TYF) has demanded an immediate clarification from the Ondo State Government over the reference to…
NDLEA Busts Nigerian-Mexican Meth Cartel, Arrests Two Kingpins Over Enugu Clandestine Lab
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled a Nigerian-Mexican drug cartel allegedly operating a clandestine methamphetamine…
‘We Are One, No Bad Blood’ — Sunday Igboho Speaks On Iru Ekun, OPC And Security In Yorubaland
Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has dismissed reports of tension between the Iru Ekun Security Network…
Tijjani Reijnders Explains Saudi Arabia Move: ‘It’s Money For Generations Of My Family’
Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders has openly admitted that financial security for his family played a major role…
Kwankwaso Dismisses 2023 Election Debate, Says Attention Should Shift To 2027
Former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso has said the debate over who actually won the 2023 presidential election…
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How Chest Pain Led To Ogogo’s Cancer Diagnosis, Friend Reveals Final Treatment Efforts
A close friend of late veteran Yoruba actor and filmmaker Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has revealed…
Oshodi Obaship Dispute Deepens As Olushi Onigbesa Family Demands Withdrawal Of Government Directive
LAGOS — The dispute over the traditional stool of Oshodi has taken a fresh turn, with the Olushi…
UCH Ibadan Allied Health Workers Suspend Strike For Two Weeks
IBADAN — Allied health professionals at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, have suspended their ongoing industrial action for…
Oyo Govt Steps Up Efforts To Return Pupils To Yawota School After Abduction
IBADAN — The Oyo State Government has intensified efforts to restore normal academic activities in communities affected by…
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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…
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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OPINION | Ademola Adekusibe: Igbo Traders Are Angry Because Nigerians Prefer Chinese Products, But ‘Chinese Must Go’ Is Still Xenophobia
By Ademola Adekusibe There is a part of the recent “Chinese must go” protest involving Igbo traders in…
“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…
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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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FG Cracks Down on ‘Borrowed Staff, Equipment’ in Tertiary Institution Accreditation
The Federal Government has commenced major reforms aimed at strengthening accreditation and quality assurance in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions…
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…
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BREAKING: Lionel Messi Retires From International Football
The end of an era. Lionel Messi has officially retired from international football with Argentina, bringing the curtain…
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…
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…
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Osun Assembly Becomes First State Legislature To Approve State Police Bill
The Osun State House of Assembly has become the first state legislature in Nigeria to approve the proposed…
The City That Built the Yoruba World Is Erasing Its Own Earth
BLOCK BY BLOCK A weekly column on what Yorubaland’s fastest-growing cities are keeping, losing, and quietly deciding not…
Nigeria Keeps Changing Leaders While the System Remains Broken
We keep searching for the next president, governor or political hero to fix Nigeria, while the institutions that…
FG MOVES TO REFORM ROAD TRANSPORT SECTOR FOR $1TN ECONOMY
The Federal Government has stepped up efforts to reform Nigeria’s road transport sector, as government officials, transport operators,…
EDITORIAL: The Yoruba Must Reclaim Their Educational Advantage
There was a time when education stood firmly at the centre of Yoruba social advancement. Families made enormous…
Beyond the Code: Can Tech Really Fix the Southwest’s Revenue Leakages?
By Oladipupo Ahmed The story usually begins at dawn on a dusty stretch of highway. Whether on the…
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Fault Lines: Terror in Northern Nigeria and the Fight for West Africa’s Center Terror in Northern Nigeria isn’t…