United States customs agents began collecting unilateral 10% tariff on all imports from many countries, with higher levies on goods from 57 larger trading partners due to start next week. According to reports, the initial 10% baseline tariff took effect at US seaports, airports and customs warehouses, ushering in president Trump’s full rejection of the…
The Residents of Mogede community in Ibafo, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, have accused the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company of diverting electricity meant for their community to nearby companies, leaving them in darkness for months. The residents also decried what they called an astronomical increase in billing despite the prolonged blackout. According…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Alhaji Yekini Adeojo, the Seriki Musulumi of Yorubaland and former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This is contained in a condolence message signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to…
By Abdulmumeen Ishola Hon. Akin Alabi, Chairman of the House Committee on Works and Member of the House of Representatives for Egbeda/Ona Ara Federal Constituency has flagged off the construction of two major roads in his constituency. This is part of his ongoing major infrastructural developmental push. He also inspected the progress of the Salawu…
The management of the Oyo State College of Nursing Sciences, Eleyele, on Friday, confirmed that 75 students of the institution had benefitted from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund. The college’s provost, Gbonjubola Owolabi, announced this during a meeting with the management staff, held at the college premises, Eleyele in Ibadan. Owolabi, in a statement on…
Mustapha Mohammed Bunza, the Sarki of Bunza town in Kebbi State, is dead. Bunza died at the age of 84 on Thursday at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto. Born in 1941, Bunza was educated at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. He served as the Registrar of the University of Sokoto, now Usmanu Danfodiyo University,…
The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has announced that the Independence Bridge in Lagos will be reopened to vehicular traffic by 3 PM on Friday following accelerated repair efforts. Speaking to journalists in Lagos on Thursday evening, Umahi assured residents that the critical section of the bridge currently under maintenance would be restored in…
Indian actor Manoj Kumar, known for his roles in Hindi-language films with patriotic themes, died on Friday at the age of 87. The death of the man dubbed “Bharat” Kumar — a reference to the ancient Sanskrit word for India, steeped in Hindu religious symbolism — sparked tributes from across the country. Kumar, who was…
The Imo State Government has announced a ban on all forms of task forces operating in the state. In a press statement issued by I.A. Oguzie on behalf of the Secretary to the State Government, it was stated that the ban became inevitable following incessant reports from the public alleging intimidation and extortion by task…
The Ogun State Police Command has banned all commercial activities under the Sagamu Interchange bridge with immediate effect to prevent security threats. The development followed the growing concerns about security in the area, fuelled by social media reports of an alleged incident on March 31, 2025. The State Police Public Relations Officer, Ms Omolola Odutola,…