South-West Governors Adopt Yoruba Anthem
In a move seen as a step towards greater regional cohesion, the governors of Nigeria’s six South-West states have officially adopted the song “Iṣẹ̀ wà fùń Ilẹ wá” (Yoruba for…
Oyo PDP Chieftain, Adepoju Felicitates Oyo First Lady on 52nd Birthday
A Chieftain of the ruling People’s Democratic Party PDP in Oyo State, Dr Laolu Adepoju has congratulated the wife of the Oyo State Governor, Mrs Tamunominini Makinde on her birthday…
University of Ibadan Inaugurates Proposal Writing Committee
In response to the Call for Applications for Round three of the 100&Change MacArthur Foundation Grant Application 2024, the University of Ibadan has set up a 48-man Proposal Writing Committee.…
NIGERIA’S PATH TO PROGRESS: Embracing Regional Government
Although I didn’t experience Nigeria’s regional government era firsthand, my extensive reading has convinced me of its effectiveness in driving development and progress. The achievements of that period continue to…
Nigerian Pilgrim Allegedly Commits Suicide in Saudi Arabia
Hajia Hawawu Mohammed, a Nigerian pilgrim from Kwara State has reportedly committed suicide. According to Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Board, she was suspected to have killed herself from the rooftop…
SERAP Sues Federal Govt Over Failure to Account For Loans by Ex-Presidents
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the government of president Bola Tinubu “over the failure to publish spending details of the loans obtained by the…
MINIMUM WAGE: Governors, Senators, Reps Should Also Collect ₦62, 000 —Mbaka
Nigeria Outspoken Catholic priest, Rev Father Ejike Mbaka, has carpeted the new national minimum wage of N62,000 proppsed by the Federal Government, saying Governors, Senators and members of the House…
The Moment Better Half is Better Light – Congratulations to Oyo State First Lady on Her Birthday | By isiaka Kehinde
Her Excellency, Mrs Tamunomini Makinde, is furtive to a fault. Her reserved lifestyle will make those who believe in ” big themselves up”hide their faces in utter shame. As Samuel…
Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, A Hero Abandoned in the Morgue – By ‘Dayo Adu
On Wednesday 30th August 2023, the news of the death of Pa Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi, OFR, the designer of Nigeria’s flag took the media space after it was announced via…
El-Rufai, June 12 and Abacha woken from the dead |Festus Adedayo
Yesterday, General Sani Abacha clocked 28 years in the grave. Abacha’s sudden expiration at the thick of his maximal and maniacal rule reminds Nigerians, especially those who were old enough…