Arsenal legend, Ian Wright, has tipped midfielder Declan Rice to win the Ballon d’Or this season. Wright believes that if Arsenal win the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League, Rice should win the top individual prize. He stated this while speaking on the Stick to Football podcast ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League tie with…
By Yetunde Oke The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has called for free or affordable sales of party tickets across all political parties. ADC Secretary-elect, Honourable Adekola Adeoye, made this known while featuring on Pensioners FM Political programme, “The Searchlight.” According to Honourable Adeoye, exorbitant prices for party tickets would deter candidates with political will. The…
A governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Bayo Adelabu, has dismissed claims that President Bola Tinubu and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, have endorsed any candidate ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Adelabu made the clarification on Thursday while addressing party members and supporters in Ibadan, shortly after returning from Abuja. The…
By Michael Adeyemo The Oyo State Police Command wishes to inform members of the public of an unfortunate incident that occurred on Thursday, 23rd April 2026, at about 1530HRS, involving the invasion of Innayin Community by a wild elephant. Upon receiving a distress call, police operatives, in collaboration with local vigilantes and hunters, swiftly mobilized…
One person has lost his life as a result of injuries he sustained during an attack by a wild elephant. The incident, according to sources, occurred on Thursday at Innayin community in Oke Ogun geopolitical zone of Oyo State. It was learnt that a man identified as Ibrahim Tijani lost his life after he was…
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has given approval for the full payment of the ₦70,000 national minimum wage to workers in the local government system across Gombe State. Newsmen reports that the decision was made known by the Head of the State Civil Service, Muazu Shehu, who said the new wage will apply to staff in all…
By Michael Adeyemo All is set for the grand finale of the 30th anniversary celebration of the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, ADS, Eleyele Branch, Ibadan, Oyo State. The Chairman of the Anniversary Planning Committee, Alhaji Sulaiman Balogun, made this known while addressing newsmen in Ibadan on the activities lined down for the celebration. Alhaji Balogun…
The Oyo State Police Command on Thursday confirmed the arrest of three suspected kidnappers linked to the abduction of a resident, Marian Remi, in Ido Local Government Area of the state. The suspects—Musa Ajibola (29), Hassan Mohammadu (63), and Umaru Hassan (19)—were arrested on April 21 at Latayo Farm Settlement, Ile-Idu, following intelligence provided by…
By Michael Adeyemo The Oyo State Government, through the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, has commemorated World Earth Day 2026 with a series of impactful initiatives aimed at promoting a cleaner, greener, and healthier environment. Speaking at the press conference, the Honourable Commissioner, Engr. Dr. Ademola Aderinto, emphasized the importance of this year’s theme,…
A Kaduna State High Court has refused the bail application filed by former governor, Nasir El-Rufai, citing the gravity of the allegations and concerns over possible interference with investigations. Newsmen reports that Justice D.H. Khobo delivered the ruling on April 21, 2026, in a case instituted by the Federal Republic of Nigeria through the Independent…