Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has congratulated Justice Joseph Oyewole on his appointment to the Supreme Court, describing the elevation as well-deserved and a source of pride to the state. This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Spokesperson to the Governor, Olawale Rasheed. The statement noted that Gov. Adeleke praised the…
The collapse of a highway construction crane killed two people near Bangkok on Thursday, with a Thai minister saying the building firm was also involved in a crane failure the day before that left 32 dead. Car dashcam footage verified by AFP showed the moment the massive crane fell on Thursday, unleashing clouds of dust…
The Nigerian Legion has begun engagement with the Ministry of Agriculture to secure subsidized farm inputs and implements for military veterans engaged in agriculture. This was disclosed yesterday in Abuja during a medical outreach organized for veterans as part of activities marking the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day. Some veterans at the outreach…
By Ibiwunmi Ishola The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC Oyo State has scheduled 50 days rotational Continuous Voters Registration, CVR in the 351 registration areas of the state. This followed the commission’s review of the challenges and feedback from its initial phase of the Continuous Voters Registration, CVR in the state. The Resident Electoral Commission…
Former presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has paid tribute to fallen soldiers and serving members of the Nigerian Armed Forces, praising their courage, sacrifice and commitment to the unity and security of the country. According to a post via his verified social media handle today to mark Armed Forces Remembrance Day,…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu All Sixteen palace chiefs of the Ooni of Ife have paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, at the Goverment house where they commended him for the remarkable developmental strides recorded under his administration. Speaking during the visit, the chiefs expressed deep satisfaction with…
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the United States control of Greenland was “vital” for his planned Golden Dome air and missile defense system. “The United States needs Greenland for the purpose of National Security. It is vital for the Golden Dome that we are building,” Trump, who has vowed to seize the Arctic island…
The United States Embassy in Abuja has reopened its newly redesigned American Centre at the Embassy Chancery, unveiling modern learning and innovation facilities aimed at deepening US–Nigeria relations and expanding opportunities for Nigerians. The Embassy, in a statement today, disclosed that the U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard M. Mills, Jr., in his address, said the…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Jigawa State Command, said it seized 1,944.389kg of illicit drugs valued at N2.8 billion in 2025, securing convictions for 136 peddlers amid a global push to combat drug abuse. According to report the milestone came as nations intensify efforts against the drug menace, with the NDLEA’s aggressive operations leading…
France will open a consulate in Greenland next month, the foreign minister said today, calling the move a “political signal” over the strategic Danish territory, which US President Donald Trump has vowed to seize. The comments came on the day that Denmark’s top diplomat is to meet senior US officials at the White House for…