Produce evidence of ‘paralysed’ LGs, Oyo govt challenges SSACO
…says project records contradict claim By Adeola Badru The Oyo State Government has challenged theSenator Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation (SSACO) to produce evidence backing its claim that Governor Seyi Makinde has “paralysed” the 33 local governments in the state, saying documented project records directly contradict the allegation. The government, in a response by Kehinde Sangodoyin […]
COPSUN rejects two-year extension of UNIOSUN VC’s tenure
By Adeola Badru The Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State-Owned Universities, COPSUN, has urged Osun State Governor and Visitor to Osun State University, UNIOSUN, Ademola Adeleke, to halt what it described as the “illegal extension” of the tenure of the university’s Vice-Chancellor beyond the statutory five-year term. COPSUN also called for the National Universities Commission, NUC, […]
Flamingos thrash Togo 4-0 to lift WAFU-B U-17 Girls Cup
Nigeria’s Flamingos have won the 2026 WAFU-B U-17 Girls Cup after completing a perfect campaign with a commanding 4-0 victory over Togo in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire.
Nigeria targets 10m globally certified workers by 2030 — Alausa
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has unveiled plans to transform Nigeria’s youthful population into a globally competitive workforce, targeting 10 million globally certified Nigerians and one million export-linked jobs by 2030 under its National Talent Export Programme. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, disclosed this at the Hire From Nigeria side event […]
Liverpool star Alexander Isak suffers fresh injury, withdraws from Sweden duty
Liverpool forward Alexander Isak has suffered another injury setback after withdrawing from Sweden’s squad due to a minor thigh problem.
Plateau, Zamfara, Niger attacks worry HURIWA
By Chioma Obinna The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has raised concerns over reported killings, attacks and mass abductions in Plateau, Zamfara and Niger states, describing the incidents as evidence of a deepening security crisis. In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by its National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Nnadozie Onwubiko, the rights […]
