Written by Goods worth millions of naira were destroyed when fire gutted 14 out of 42 shops at Ogundipe Market, Agodi Gate, in Ibadan North Local Council. The incident took place in the early hours of Wednesday, September 24. Confirming the incident, the Special Adviser on Fire Reform and Chairman of the Fire Services Agency, Moroof Adebayo Akinwande, said … Continue reading “Properties worth millions destroyed as fire razes shops in Ibadan”
The Niger State Police Command has arrested two suspects for orchestrating a self kidnapping scheme and causing public unrest. The spokesperson of the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 said the arrest is a part of investigation that led to the recovery of 21 SIM cards from … Continue reading “Police arrest two for alleged self-kidnapping in Niger State”
At the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, September 24, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu delivered a stern warning, calling for urgent and sweeping reforms of the global body. He cautioned that without immediate restructuring, the UN risks becoming irrelevant, with global events increasingly taking place outside its sphere of influence.Represented by … Continue reading “Reform or risk irrelevance – Tinubu tells UN and World leaders”
The heavyweight division is buzzing again as Boxing elite’s ranking magazine, The Ring magazine unveiled its latest rankings, and there have been some major shifts at the top of the ladder. At the summit remains Oleksandr Usyk, the reigning champion, whose clinical skills and historic victories have cemented his place as the man to beat. Right … Continue reading “Nigeria’s Efe Ajagba enters boxing top 10 as Anthony Joshua drops out”
Prime Minister vs. President: Why Some Countries Have Both In political systems around the world, the Prime Minister and the President are two of the most powerful figures. While some nations have only one of these roles, others operate under a dual executive system, where both positions exist. This often reflects a balance between parliamentary … Continue reading “Prime Minister vs. President: Why Some Countries Have Both . Who is More Powerful ?”
…As Omehia launches book By John Alechenu Abuja—Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Senator George Akume, has identified restructuring as key to sustainable development in Nigeria. He, however, said it should not be considered as just a political demand but seen as a strategic imperative for the nation’s development and enduring unity. The … Continue reading “Restructuring, key to Nigeria’s sustainable devt— SGF”
By Rotimi Ojomoyela Ado-Ekiti—Ekiti State has, once again, been recognised as the most fiscally transparent state in Nigeria, achieving a perfect 100 per cent score across all fiscal transparency benchmarks. The latest States Fiscal Transparency League (SFTL) Q2 2025 report by BudgIT said the rating was based on budget approval, quarterly Budget Implementation Reports (BIR), … Continue reading “Ekiti tops fiscal transparency ranking with 100% success”
By Nkiruka Nnorom, with agency report Eleven West African nationals deported by the United States to Ghana have been returned to their home countries, despite fears they could face torture, persecution or inhumane treatment. The group, who arrived in Ghana with three other US deportees, had filed a lawsuit to stay their deportation, but when … Continue reading “Ghana returns US-deported West Africans amid torture concerns”
•Obasanjo felicitates, warns against politics •Markets shut, airport reopens for 44th Olubadan By James Ogunnaike, Adeola Badru & Dickson Omobola Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, is in a festive mood, as President Bola Tinubu and other dignitaries prepare to attend the coronation of the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Abdul-Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja, on Friday. The … Continue reading “Tinubu, others storm Ibadan Friday as city agog for Ladoja’s coronation”