OSOGBO — Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has appealed to the police authority in the state to be fair and just in the forthcoming August 15th Governorship election in the state. Governor Adeleke who made the remarks at the stakeholders parley with leadership and members of public service held at government secretariat in … Read more
IBADAN — Major General Auwalu Mahmuda has assumed command as the 56th General Officer Commanding, GOC, 2 Division, Nigerian Army. The handing and taking over ceremony took place on Sunday, August 3, 2026, at the Headquarters of 2 Division, Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment, Ibadan, Oyo State, according to a statement by the Acting Deputy Director, … Read more
The Oyo State Government, through the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) programme, has commenced a capacity-building training for youths on job creation and entrepreneurship, with participants urged to embrace entrepreneurship as a pathway to wealth creation, self-reliance and economic development. The three-day training, held at Pinnacle Hotel, Arapaja Road, Odo Ona Kekere, Ibadan, is … Read more
A Federal high court in Abuja has sentenced three men to life imprisonment over the kidnapping of students and teachers at a school in Orire LGA of Oyo state. Salim Ibrahim, presiding judge, sentenced the convicts after they pleaded guilty to some of the charges brought against them by the federal government. The convicts … Read more
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday granted bail to the National President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo, in the sum of ₦2 billion as he continues to face trial over an alleged $2.63 million money laundering case. Justice Inyang Ekwo granted the bail after ruling on Bodejo’s application, holding that … Read more
Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko has disclosed that she lost ₦5 million after staking a bet on the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, admitting that the costly experience has convinced her to stay away from gambling. The actress disclosed this in a post shared on her Instagram handle on Monday, shortly after the conclusion of … Read more
The Jigawa State Police Command has confirmed that one person has been found dead, while 39 others are still missing after a boat carrying farmers capsized in the Malamawar Yan Dutse community of Ringim Local Government Area, Jigawa State. The Command said the incident occurred at about 4:30 p.m. on Sunday when a local … Read more
Nollywood actress Annie Idibia has debunked rumours claiming she has reconciled with her estranged husband, Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba. The actress clarified that reports suggesting they are back together are false. The actress addressed the speculation in a post shared on her Instagram Stories on Monday, indicating that videos … Read more
•By OYEBUKOLA ODUNAYO IBADAN — Yoruba leaders under the aegis of the Council of Yoruba Elders (CYE) have launched a fundraising campaign aimed at supporting security efforts to tackle banditry, kidnapping and terrorism across 10 states in Nigeria. The council said the initiative was designed to provide resources, including security equipment and operational tools, … Read more
Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, on Saturday paid a visit to the pupils and teachers rescued from the Oriire Local Government Area school abduction at the 2 Division Nigerian Army Medical Facility, where he welcomed their safe return and pledged sustained medical care as well as psychological support for the victims. The victims, … Read more