At least five people sustained injuries after a fuel tanker collided with a commercial bus at Toyota Bus Stop, inward Oshodi, Lagos State. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, in a statement issued on Friday, confirmed that the crash occurred near The Guardian newspaper headquarters. The vehicles involved were identified as a PMS-laden tanker…
The Federal Government has scaled up its National Cash Transfer Programme to reach 15 million vulnerable citizens, with the Oyo State Government intensifying efforts to ensure indigent residents benefit from the initiative. This was announced by the Oyo State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Mrs Toyin Balogun, during a stakeholder sensitisation and awareness…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Oyo State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), convened a strategic capacity-building workshop with stakeholders from the South-West states and Edo State, aimed at strengthening community engagement and promoting Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP). The two- day workshop held at Ibeju Lekki, Lagos State brought together government…
Market traders in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, have announced the closure of markets in the ancient city. The traders noted that the closure became necessary in order to honour the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin. According to reports, the final burial of the traditional ruler has been slated to hold today….
The Nigerian Navy says its Special Forces deactivated no fewer than 70 illegal refinery sites and confiscated over 400,000 litres of stolen crude oil across the Niger Delta in July 2025 alone. This is contained in a monthly operational update issued on Friday by Commodore Ayiwuyor Adams-Aliu, the Director of Naval Information, in Abuja. According…
The Sokoto State Police Command has disbursed N14.1 million to families of officers who died or were injured while on active duty. The funds, totalling N14,120,491.70, were shared under the Inspector-General of Police Family Welfare Scheme, Group Life Assurance, and Group Personal Accident Scheme during a brief ceremony at the Command Headquarters in Sokoto. The…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has directed that Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, be placed on a no-fly list, describing his disruptive actions at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Tuesday, August 7, 2025, as “akin to a hostage situation.” Keyamo made the announcement…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has commended 10 Nigerian states for taking a bold step in supporting maternal and child health by extending maternity leave to six months for mothers in public service. The recognition was made by Mrs. Juliet Chiluwe, UNICEF’s Chief Field Officer at the Enugu Zonal Office, during a two-day virtual…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Oyo State Government on Wednesday, recieved the revised compensation rates on crops and economic trees for landowners affected by projects to ensure fairness and justice. The Commissioner for Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, Mr. Williams Akin Funmilayo stated this while receiving the document from the representative of federal government. Recall that…
Chelsea striker, Nicolas Jackson has decided not to leave the club this summer transfer window. According to newsmen, the Senegal international prefers to remain at the Premier League west London club and fight for his place amid recent competition in the team’s attack line. Jackson’s future at Stamford Bridge has remained a subject of speculation…