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Ogun traders fault Gov. Adeleke’s claim on ‘Adire’ origin, demand apology

Ogun traders fault Gov. Adeleke’s claim on ‘Adire’ origin, demand apology

…say Egba people didn’t steal craft, urge Osun governor to withdraw statement By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Traders of the traditional adire fabric in Itoku Market, Abeokuta, have strongly criticized Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, over his recent claim that the popular Yoruba textile originated from Osun and was allegedly “stolen” by the Egba people. […]

President Tinubu invites the world to Motherland 2025 Festival in December

President Tinubu invites the world to Motherland 2025 Festival in December

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to cultural revival, economic advancement, and global engagement. In his address on Thursday, marking the second anniversary of his administration, President Tinubu said that the Motherland 2025 Festival, billed for December, aims to position Nigeria as a world-class destination for tourism, investment, and creative exchange.

21 dead, dozens missing as flood sweeps Mokwa community in Niger State

21 dead, dozens missing as flood sweeps Mokwa community in Niger State

By Wole Mosadomi,Minna. Mokwa, Niger State – A devastating flood hit Mokwa community in Niger State late last night, sweeping away scores of residents and submerging over 50 houses, in what locals have described as the worst flooding incident in recent memory. So far, 21 corpses have been recovered, while search and rescue efforts continue […]

Our politics has always been to serve public interest – ADC

Our politics has always been to serve public interest – ADC

By John Alechenu, ABUJA The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said its main goal in politics is to ensure the overall interest of Nigerians first, then Africa, before the rest of the world. It noted that its Pan-Africanism ideology was not accidental but is rooted in the vision of the party’s founding fathers determined to […]

We won’t pay lip service to women, youth empowerment — Aiyedatiwa

We won’t pay lip service to women, youth empowerment — Aiyedatiwa

By Dayo Johnson, Akure Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the development and empowerment of women and youths, pledging that his government will not pay lip service to their advancement. Aiyedatiwa made this declaration during the convention of the National Council for Women Societies (NCWS), held in Akure, the […]

Reps give WAEC 24-hour ultimatum to appear over ongoing exams

Reps give WAEC 24-hour ultimatum to appear over ongoing exams

The House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education and Examination Bodies has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to appear before it on Friday, May 30, 2025, over concerns surrounding the ongoing Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE).

Parents, NANS slam WAEC as candidates write paper at midnight

Parents, NANS slam WAEC as candidates write paper at midnight

Parents of candidates writing the ongoing Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations, SSCE, being conducted by the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, have slammed the Council for subjecting the candidates to untold stress, as they wrote their English Language paper late in the night on Wednesday.