In a heartwarming gesture, Aare Olayinka Segelu, a governorship aspirant for the 2027 elections in Oyo State and a distinguished businessman based in Germany, has extended his warmest birthday wishes to the esteemed journalist Mayor Isaac Brown, who is celebrating his special day. In his heartfelt message, Segelu lauded Mayor Brown for his remarkable … Read more
President Donald Trump has signed a new proclamation barring citizens from 12 countries from entering the United States, citing national security concerns. The full travel ban affects nationals from Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. The restriction will take effect on June 9, 2025. In addition … Read more
Two Federal Capital Territory High Courts have separately summoned Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and the Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, over allegations of defamation, sexual harassment, and violation of the fundamental rights of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In suit No. FCT/HC/CV/754/2025 before Justice Abubakar Idris Kutigi, the court granted leave to … Read more
A yet-to-be-identified man has reportedly fallen from one of the top floors of the 26-storey Cocoa House building in Ibadan, Oyo State. The incident, which threw the entire business community into panic, occurred in the early hours of Monday. One of the eyewitnesses said, “When the incident happened, I initially thought it was a … Read more
Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has announced a fresh round of appointments into the state’s Civil Service Commission and Advisory Council. Leading the appointments is the reappointment of Alhaji Aderibigbe Kamoru Abiodun as Chairman of the Oyo State Civil Service Commission. He will be joined by Alhaji Kolajo Isiaq Adewale and Mr. Olutoyin … Read more
The Oyo State Government has sealed off a collapsed building under construction belonging to a popular restaurant located in Dugbe area of Ibadan. Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Mr. Williams Akin-Funmilayo, who spoke with newsmen after an on-the-spot assessment of the collapsed building, said the action was to ensure safety of lives … Read more
The National Association of Polytechnic Students has called for the legislative upgrade of polytechnics to degree-awarding institutions. In a statement on Monday signed by its President, Comrade Eshiofune Oghayan, the association said the upgrade will resolve the lingering dichotomy between Higher National Diploma and Bachelor of Science holders. “We urge Mr. President and the … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has said that he was instrumental in making the Peoples Democratic Party popular and establishing it as a major political force at both national and state levels. Wike made the remarks during his monthly live media chat in Abuja on Monday. Responding to criticisms from Chief Bode … Read more
IBADAN – The Oyo State Government has distributed festive commodity advances to 2,500 civil and public servants across the state in preparation for the 2025 Ileya (Eid-el-Kabir) celebration. The distribution was carried out by the state Chairman of the Agricultural Credit Corporation, Taofeek Akeugbagold, at the corporation’s premises at Total Garden in Ibadan, the … Read more
France will ban smoking in outdoor areas where children are likely to be present, starting July 1, 2025. This includes beaches, parks, bus stops, school entrances, and sports venues. Health and Family Minister, Catherine Vautrin, made this known on Thursday, May 29. “Tobacco must disappear where there are children. “The freedom to smoke stops … Read more