By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Save Oyo Movement (SOM) has accused Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde of allegedly spending another ₦2 billion of state funds on a political summit held in Ibadan, and has called for an investigation by anti-corruption agencies. In a statement signed by its Coordinator, Comrade Akeem Oladiti, the group alleged that the…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Save Oyo Movement (SOM) has accused Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde of allegedly spending another ₦2 billion of state funds on a political summit held in Ibadan, and has called for an investigation by anti-corruption agencies. In a statement signed by its Coordinator, Comrade Akeem Oladiti, the group alleged that the…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday announced the endorsement of his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, as his preferred successor for the 2027 governorship election in the state, PUNCH Online reports. The announcement followed a closed-door meeting at Lagos House, Marina, where Hamzat formally declared his intention to contest the governorship seat before members of the…
Former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua will return to the ring on July 25 in a comeback fight against Kristian Prenga in Riyadh. Newsmen reports that the bout in Saudi Arabia will be Anthony Joshua’s first since he survived a fatal car crash in Nigeria in December that left him injured and claimed the lives…
President Bola Tinubu has charged Nigeria’s newly appointed ambassadors and high commissioners to work towards improving the country’s global image. He also urged them to pursue foreign investments and strengthen strategic partnerships. Tinubu gave the charge on Monday at the opening of an induction course for the envoys held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
Gunmen have abducted 23 pupils and the wife of a school proprietor following an attack on an orphanage and school facility in the Zariagi area of Lokoja, Kogi State. Newsmen gathered that the incident, which occurred late Sunday, targeted a facility identified as Dahallukitab Group of Schools. Confirming the development in a statement on Monday,…
By Michael Adeyemo An Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ismail Showumi, has called on Muslim faithful and members of the public to embrace self-purification and character reformation as vital steps toward personal growth and societal development. Sheikh Showumi made the call while delivering a lecture on the theme, “Re-engineering the Journey of Self-Purification and Character Reformation,” at…
Former lawmaker representing Kaduna Central at the National Assembly, Senator Shehu Sani, has asserted that everything in the country will remain the same if the former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, becomes president of Nigeria. Newsmen reports that Sani disclosed this while featuring on the ‘Honest Bunch’ Podcast, stating that Peter Obi’s support is…
By Michael Adeyemo Family members, friends, and well-wishers have gathered in Ibadan, Oyo State, to celebrate the 80th birthday of Deaconess Odunola Salami. The event, held at the Pensioners House, Agbarigbo, Onireke, was marked with joy, thanksgiving, and heartfelt tributes in honour of the octogenarian. Speaking at the celebration, daughter of the celebrant, Mrs. Olawunmi…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu His Imperial Majesty, Oba Rasidi Ladoja has appealed to Egungun Masquerades in Ibadanland to ensure peace throughout the 2026 Egungun Annual Festival in Ibadanland The appeal was contained in the press release issued and signed by the Chief Press Secretary to Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Ayoade Solomon Olugbemiga shortly after the visit…