Police launch probe as mother, son, man found dead in Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the mysterious deaths of a woman, her four-year-old son, and another man, identified simply as "Shanko," whose bodies were discovered in Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State.
Igboho offers to secure Oyo public schools
…urges urgent preventive action against rising insecurity By Adeola Badru Amid growing insecurity concerns in Oyo State and 24 days after the abduction of teachers and pupils in Oriire Local Government Area, Yoruba nation activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has written to Governor Seyi Makinde, expressing readiness to provide security for […]
Court restrains Odimayo again over Olofun stool dispute
By Dayo Johnson, Akure An Ondo State High Court sitting in Ondo State has renewed an interim order restraining Mr. Samuel Saka Odimayo from parading himself as the Olofun of Irele pending the determination of a suit challenging his selection and approval. The case is being heard at the Ondo State High Court in Okitipupa. […]
Democracy Day: FG declares Friday public holiday
The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 12, a public holiday in commemoration of Democracy Day.
Ebola in Uganda is ‘under control’ – Africa CDC
The Ebola outbreak in Uganda is “under control”, the African Union’s health agency said Thursday, praising its contact-tracing efforts.
Sanusi urges professionals to reject corruption, embrace business ethics
By Hadiza Yusuf The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has urged Nigerian professionals to pursue wealth through legitimate business activities rather than corruption, insisting that public service should be about responsibility and not personal enrichment. Sanusi made the call on Thursday during the 60th anniversary of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of […]
Ethiopian Airlines CEO hails Keyamo’s AfDB aviation appointment
The Group Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines, Mr. Mesfin Tasew, has congratulated Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, CON, FCIArb (UK), on his appointment by the African Development Bank (AfDB) as Champion of the $7 billion Integrated Aviation Transformation Programme for Africa (IATP).
June 12: South-West’s democratic journey, gains and challenges
As Nigeria marks another Democracy Day on June 12, thirty-three years after the election, attention once again turns to the South West geopolitical zone, the region that became the epicentre of one of the most defining struggles in the country’s democratic history.
Rivers Govt to shut down unapproved private schools
By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT — The Rivers State Government has announced plans to commence a statewide enforcement exercise to shut down unapproved private schools operating in the state. The Ministry of Education disclosed this in a public notice issued on Wednesday, stating that the exercise would begin on Monday, June 15, 2026. According to […]
FCMB appoints Bismarck Rewane as Non-Executive Director, Board of Directors Chairman
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Limited has appointed Mr. Bismarck Rewane as a Non-Executive Director and Chairman of its Board of Directors, following approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria. Mr. Rewane is a respected economist and experienced leader in Nigeria’s financial sector, with more than 40 years of experience in macroeconomic research, investment banking, […]
FIFA rankings: Super Eagles retain 26th spot after June international window
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have retained 26th position in the latest FIFA World Rankings released on Thursday following an encouraging June international window under head coach Eric Chelle.
