Properties worth millions of naira have been destroyed as a result of fire incidents that occurred on Tuesday in Ogbomoso town and Ibadan. Newsroom reports that the first incident, which involved a truck carrying cattle, occurred at Oja-Gbo beside the palace of Soun of Ogbomoso. The second incident occurred at a mechanic workshop at Anifalaje…
By Michael Adeyemo A Broadcaster, Mr. Faysol Oluwakemi, has described the grassroots as the foundation of national development, stressing the need for government at all levels to prioritize the needs of people at the community level. Mr. Oluwakemi who is also a Health Educator made the remarks while featuring on Pensioners FM Yoruba Stewardship Programme,…
The National Youth Service Corps has deployed 2,050 corps members to Bauchi State for the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream 1 orientation exercise. The Bauchi state NYSC Coordinator, Mr Kufre Umoren, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Bauchi. According to him, registration would be conducted from January 21 to January…
The National Youth Service Corps has issued a travel and safety advisory to prospective corps members of the 2026 Batch A Stream I, urging them to prioritise their safety while travelling to their orientation camps. According to a post on NYSC NDHQ’s social media page, NYSC advised, “corps members must undertake their journeys only during…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has evacuated 607 beggars and mentally challenged individuals from the streets of Abuja, from July 2025 to date. Mrs Ukachi Adebayo, Head of Enforcement, FCT Social Development Secretariat (SDS) made this known in an interview . Adebayo said the exercise was carried out by the Operation Sweep Abuja Clean…
By Michael Adeyemo The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Oyo State Council, has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting professionalism in journalism through capacity building and improved welfare for its members. The Chairman of the Union, Mr Akeem Abass, made this known while speaking on Pensioners FM’s weekend current affairs programme, “Voice of Liberation”. He emphasised…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, inaugurated the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs after 15 years, with the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, emerging as its first chairman. The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, was conspicuously absent from the inauguration, which was held at the House of Chiefs, Parliament Building, Secretariat, Ibadan….
An Abuja High Court, Today, struck out the criminal charges instituted by the Federal Government against the lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, effectively bringing to an end a high-profile legal battle that sparked national debate. Court records showed that the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation filed a Notice of Discontinuance, prompting…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Oyo State and the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, have agreed to strengthen collaboration on voters’ education and public enlightenment across the state. The understanding was reached when the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of INEC in Oyo State, Professor Adeniran Tella, received the newly inaugurated…
The People’s Democratic Party National Working Committee, led by Tanimu Turaki (SAN), has called on the Federal Government to prioritize improved welfare packages for officers and men of the Armed Forces. Turaki, in a statement today, commemorating the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, emphasized that providing sufficient support is essential for sustaining morale and enhancing…