The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division today, struck out an appeal filed by the convicted leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. In the appeal, the IPOB leader challenged what he described as the violations of his fundamental rights by the Director-General of the Department of State Services and the Attorney-General of the…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Oyo State Government has directed traders, artisans, motor dealers, and vendors occupying pedestrian walkways and roadside spaces to vacate the areas or face penalties. The warning was issued by the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) Chairman, Major Adesagba Adekoya (Rtd), at his office secretariat in Ibadan. Adekoya stated that…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated a former Peoples Democratic Party National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh, on his 60th birthday, describing him as a dedicated bridge-builder and a stabilising influence in Nigeria’s political arena In a statement released on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President commended Metuh’s contributions…
The Central Bank of Nigeria has instructed all banks, payment service banks, and other regulated financial institutions to immediately withdraw any advertisement or promotional material that does not comply with established consumer-protection and fair-marketing standards. This directive, contained in a circular issued on Thursday and signed by Olubunmi Ayodele-Oni on behalf of the Director of…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration has commenced enforcement against owners of over 1,000 properties in Abuja who have failed to settle statutory land-related charges, despite several months of public notices and warnings. The move follows the approval of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for action to be taken against the affected…
The National Youth Service Corps has cautioned Corps members against negative use of social media, urging them to create content that positively reflects both the Scheme and Nigeria. Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, gave the warning on Friday while addressing the 2025 Batch ‘C’ Corps members at the NYSC Delta State Orientation…
A chairmanship aspirant in the Oyo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akeem Abas (Alakime), has pledged to declare a “state of emergency on professionalism” on his inauguration day when elected Chairman of the council. Abas said his administration would prioritise training, ethical standards, and professional development across chapels. Alakime, a Bloomberg…
General Manager of Pensioners’ FM, Dr. Otunba Babatunde Tiamiyu, has raised an alarm over what he described as the growing deterioration in the quality of Yoruba news translation on broadcast media platforms. In a Facebook post, Otunba cited awkward translations such as “nigba to njuwe adugbo re…” and “ninu idagbasoke miran…”, questioning how such phrases…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Olubadan of Ibadan Land, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, has assured of the quick and positive economic transformation of Ibadanland The assurance was contained in the press release signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Chief Olugbemiga Ayoade on a courtesy visit paid on the monarch by the Fast Moving Consumer Goods Association…
The Diocese of Kaduna, Anglican Communion, has announced the death of The Venerable Edwin Achi, Priest-in-Charge of Ebenezer Anglican Church, Ungwan Maijero, prompting the cancellation of the much-anticipated Stand Up for Jesus 2025 event. The announcement was made via the Diocese’s official Facebook page. Ven. Edwin Achi, who was kidnapped alongside his wife on October…