The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, on Thursday, disclosed that he is not in a supremacy battle with any monarch either in Yorubaland or anywhere in the universe. He made this disclosure in a statement released by his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The fresh battle … Read more
China is on the verge of unveiling a humanoid robot capable of hosting a fully functioning artificial womb, in what could be a revolutionary step for reproductive science. The project, spearheaded by Kaiwa Technology in Guangzhou, is slated for a 2026 debut, Indian Times reports on Monday. The project lead, Zhang Qifeng, revealed at the … Read more
Japan hosted African leaders on Wednesday for a three-day development conference, offering itself as an alternative to China as the continent reels from a debt crisis exacerbated by Western aid cuts, conflict and climate change. Attendees at the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) included Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa, William … Read more
More than 20 people have died on Wednesday in a torrential spell of monsoon rain in Pakistan, where downpours have swept away entire villages over the last week, killing more than 400. Eleven people died in the touristic northern region of Gilgit-Baltistan and 10 others in Karachi, the financial capital in the south, due to … Read more
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has received the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Certificate for Sango Festival, Oyo. The certificate presentation was sequel to the festival making it to the representative list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity upon the proposal made by Nigeria. The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu … Read more
IBADAN – THE Olubadan-elect of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has broken his silence on his ascension to the ancient stool, describing his journey as “bumpy, filled with trials, and only made possible by the grace of God.” The former Oyo State governor said he was overwhelmed with shock when he received news of … Read more
IBADAN – THE Oyo State Government has declared Wednesday, 20 August, 2025, as a work-free day. Secretary to the State Government, Professor Olanike K. Adeyemo, in a circular letter dated 18th August, 2025, indicated that the governor approved the work-free day to mark the Isese Day Celebration. According to the circular, the governor urged all … Read more
Governorship hopeful and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Aare Olayinka Segelu, has congratulated Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle, the PDP candidate who emerged victorious in the Saturday, August 16, by-election for Ibadan North Federal Constituency. Oyekunle, popularly known as DoN, defeated his closest rival, Hon. Adewale Olatunji Murphy of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and four … Read more
Sokoto State has been thrown into mourning following a tragic boat accident that claimed several lives at Kojiyo Ward in Goronyo Local Government Area on Sunday. The ill-fated boat, which was conveying dozens of passengers across the river, reportedly capsized midway, resulting in multiple casualties and loss of property. A source who simply identified … Read more
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has said that the state, in collaboration with the Federal Government, has resolved all issues that led to the temporary abandonment of the Ado-Ijan-Aisegba road project by the contractor in charge. Oyebanji assured residents and road users that work would soon resume on the road following the resolution of the … Read more