The Zamfara State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has prohibited signing-out activities and related practices in all educational institutions across the state, citing growing concerns over student misconduct. The directive was contained in a circular issued on Monday by the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Abdulmalik Abubakar Gajam, and copied to Governor Dauda…
The Federal Government has proposed N135.22bn in the 2026 budget for what it described as “Electoral Adjudication and Post Election Provision,” pointing to a fresh multi-billion-naira commitment to managing disputes and obligations that typically trail Nigeria’s elections. The provision was contained in the House of Representatives Order Paper for March 31, 2026, which carried the…
American rapper Kanye West has responded to mounting backlash over his scheduled performance at the Wireless Festival in London, United Kingdom. The controversy followed the festival’s March 30 announcement that West, who now goes by Ye, would headline all three nights of the event at Finsbury Park from July 10 to 12, 2026. The announcement…
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three suspected armed robbers with a toy pistol during a patrol within Ibadan, the state capital. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, made available to newsmen in Ibadan. Ayanlade said the toy pistol concealed in a black bag was recovered alongside…
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested an additional suspect linked to a kidnapping syndicate earlier apprehended with an AK-47 rifle in Ikoyi-Ile, as part of ongoing efforts to curb violent crimes in the state. The Command, in a statement on Monday by its Public Relations Officer, SP Ayanlade Olayinka, said the suspect, identified as…
The Jigawa State Government has taken firm action against corruption in its feeding programme, dismissing several contractors and kitchen staff accused of cheating the system and shortchanging students and patients. The Commissioner for the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Special Duties, Auwalu D. Sankara, stated this in a statement issued to newsmen. He said the…
Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old suspect, Emmanuel Usman, over the alleged defilement of a 14-year-old girl in Owo, Ondo State. The incident was reported on March 29 2026, by the victim, a resident of Ijebu Owo, and is currently being investigated by the Command’s Gender Based Violence Unit. According to police findings,…
By Ibiwunmi Ishola Indigenes of Ibadan have been urged to avoid issues that could bring instability and war to the land. The charged was given by Baba Oba of Awotan, Lasisi Balogun during the grand finale of 2026 Awotan Day Celebration, held a Awotan in Ido Local government area of Oyo State. Baba Oba Balogun…
Former VP Osinbajo Gets International Appointment The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has appointed former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo as Senior Strategic Adviser to the organisation’s Director-General, Jean Kaseya. Newsmen reports that the development was announced in a statement issued on Monday by Margaret Edwin, Director of Communication and Public Information at Africa…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu A group in Ibadan,Oyo State,the Save Oyo Movement (SOM),has frownes the State Governor, Seyi Makinde,accusing him of wasting ₦1.5 Billions of state’s funds on the recent botched coronation of 3 High Chiefs in Ibadan. Governor Makinde had coronated three High Chiefs in Ibadanland to Obas status in absential. The three High Chiefs,…