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…
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 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,…
No fewer than four persons, including three farmers and a herder, have been killed in separate attacks in Barkin Ladi and Riyom Local Government Areas of Plateau State. The killings occurred just three days after President Bola Tinubu visited the state following the deadly attack on the Anguwan Rukuba community in Jos North LGA, where…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu As Nigerians celebrate the 2026 Easter season, the Media Transformative Group (MTG) has called on media professionals across the country to prioritize strict adherence to journalism ethics and professionalism as the nation prepares for the 2027 General Elections and off cycle governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun States.In an Easter message made…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and 2027 gubernatorial aspirant in Oyo State, Barr. Akeem Agbaje, has extended warm Easter greetings to the Christian community across Oyo State and beyond, urging them to reflect deeply on the significance of the season. In a statement, Barr Akeem Agbaje described Easter as…