Moving on, Olubadan designate, Oba Rasheed Ladoja, has disclosed that following his trajectory, the residents of Ibadan have higher expectations of his delivery upon his ascension to the throne.

Ladoja, who said this while receiving some dignitaries at his residence, affirmed that Ibadan has not been given the right recognition in Nigeria as a result of different policies put in place by the past Olubadans, emphasizing the burden put on him to change the narrative.

He added that it is the responsibility of all and not just his to bring the desired change craved by the people to the city.

Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has held a strategic retreat with heads of agencies under his ministry to drive reforms in Nigeria’s justice system.

Fagbemi said that technology and coordinated reforms were key to making justice faster, fairer, and more accessible.

Meanwhile, Borno State’s governor, Babagana Zulum, pledged support for grassroots justice reforms in partnership with the National Assembly and development partners.

Stakeholders expressed optimism that the retreat would set new standards for transparency and innovation in the justice sector.

Nigeria’s Ezekiel Nathaniel has advanced into the final of men’s four hundred metres hurdles at the 2025 World Athletics Championships.

Nathaniel stormed to victory in the second semi-final with a time of forty-seven. four seconds.

The twenty-two-year-old is the first Nigerian to make it to the final of the event at the World Championships since Henry Amike in 1987.

Away from Oyo state, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has outlined Lagos State’s thirty-year plan while addressing diplomats and dignitaries at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs in Lagos.

He said the plan rests on four pillars, which include a thriving economy, modern infrastructure, a human-centric city that attracts global talent, and effective governance.

Sanwo-Olu also announced the establishment of a Foreign Policy School at the Institute as a legacy project, saying it would strengthen Nigeria’s global influence.

The President of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Baba Othman, has revealed that the association is working with the Minister of Livestock and the Minister of Education to resolve the growing issue of cattle movement within urban areas.

In a recent interview, Othman explained that the ministers have directed the establishment of a committee to urgently develop a strategic plan to resolve the crisis.

Othman reassured the public that the association remains committed to supporting initiatives aimed at improving the country’s livestock production system.