The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) social policy manager, Muhammed Okorie, has revealed that Oyo State is the major focus of the organization among other states in the southwest, giving the proactiveness of the state government to the organization’s commitment. Okorie disclosed this at a one-day stakeholder meeting held in Ibadan, calling the attention of […]
Governor Seyi Makinde has reacted to the wave of defections affecting the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), urging members to remain steadfast. Makinde emphasized that the PDP has remained a key player in Nigeria’s political landscape since 1999, either as the ruling party or the main opposition, insisting that the party’s relevance in national politics remains […]
The internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deepened as the party’s National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Damagum, and National Legal Adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade, clashed openly at the Federal High Court in Abuja yesterday. The dispute erupted during a hearing on a suit seeking to stop the party’s forthcoming National Convention. Both senior advocates disagreed […]
The Senate has announced plans to screen Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan for the position of Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission. The announcement was contained in a circular by the Director of Information for the Senate, Bullah Audu Bi-Allah, and made available to newsmen in Abuja. The development comes barely 24 hours after President […]
Some legal practitioners in Ibadan have called for the establishment, reinforcement, and effective management of juvenile correctional homes across the country to ensure that minors are separated from hardened criminals. Speaking in an interview with Dominion News, the lawyers expressed concern over the practice of keeping minors in adult correctional facilities, describing it as improper […]
The price of Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG), popularly known as cooking gas, has surged to an all-time high in Oyo State, forcing many households to seek alternative and often less environmentally friendly energy sources. Currently, the price of LPG ranges between ₦1,500 and ₦1,800 per kilogram, depending on the area and retailer. This marks a […]
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to resolve their ongoing dispute and prevent another strike action that could disrupt the nation’s academic calendar. In a statement signed by NANS President, Olushola Oladoja, the students’ body expressed concern […]
The Senate has ordered a full-scale investigation into rising safety concerns within the aviation sector, following revelations from the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) about a runway overrun incident involving an Air Peace aircraft at Port Harcourt International Airport. The resolution was passed after a motion was raised by Senator Abdulfatai Buhari (Oyo North) on […]
England manager, Thomas Tuchel, has issued a warning to Marcus Rashford, urging the forward to consistently deliver at the highest level or risk looking back with regret later in his career. According to reports, Tuchel praised Rashford’s natural talent and finishing ability, but emphasized that potential alone is not enough in elite football. The England […]
United States President, Donald Trump, disclosed to reporters that he is considering sending long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine. The comments follow a phone call at the weekend between Trump and Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, who pushed for stronger military support to launch counter-attacks against Russia. Meanwhile, Zelensky has said he will meet Trump in […]