Written and compiled by ADESANYA ADEKOLADE JUBRIL The Polytechnic Ile-Ife, Osun State In the fast-paced digital age, the demand for credible, fact-based, and insightful journalism has become more critical than ever. Audiences are growing increasingly skeptical of sensationalized news and biased narratives, which has sparked a shift toward journalism that is both data-driven and transparent….
Written and compiled by FANOKUN OLUWADAMILOLA ANUOLUWAPO The Polytechnic Ile-Ife, Osun State The study of the family within sociology delves into its fundamental role in society, examining its structure, function, and the ways in which family relationships evolve in response to broader social changes. Historically, the concept of the family has undergone significant transformations, reflecting…
Written and compiled by FANOKUN OLUWADAMILOLA ANUOLUWAPO The Polytechnic Ile-Ife, Osun State Precision journalism, an advanced reporting methodology, emerged in the 1960s through the pioneering work of Philip Meyer. This approach revolutionized news reporting by integrating techniques from the social sciences, particularly statistics and research methodologies, to enhance the accuracy and depth of news coverage….
The House of Representatives has suspended its plenary session in honour of the late Senator Ifeanyi Uba on Tuesday. Uba passed away in London on the 27th of July during the National Assembly’s annual long recess. As is customary for the House to adjourn plenary in the event of the death of a…
Nollywood actress, Toyin Adegbola, well known as Toyin Tomato, has urged women to by all means avoid divorce. Toyin Tomato made this statement on Monday during an Instagram live session, where she argued that equality does not exist in marriage. She advised women to stay with their “unfaithful” husbands while encouraging them to take precautions…
Popular Nigerian Islamic singer, Rukayat Gawat Oyefeso has reportedly passed away. The news of her demise was disclosed by a cleric, Alfa Aribidesi At-Tawdeeh Islamic Da’awah on his Facebook account on Tuesday morning. He wrote: “Our Sympathy goes to the family of Ruqayat Gawat for this great lost! May Allah forgive her shortcomings! RUQAYAT GAWAT…
The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has approved a reduction in the number of days public servants are required to work each week, in a bid to lessen their transportation costs. The governor also announced an extension of palliative payments to public servants for the next two months. A statement issued by the governor’s…
Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has named the three teams that have the “togetherness” to win the Premier League title this season. He was reviewing the 2-2 draw between Manchester City and Arsenal for Sky Sports. According to Merson, that result proved that the Gunners will be fighting to win their first title in 21 years….
The Former Chelsea midfielder, John Mikel Obi has expressed delight over Nicolas Jackson’s performance in the Blues 3-0 win over West Ham United. Jackson earned rave reviews for his superlative display against the Hammers. The Senegal international scored a brace and also recorded an assist in the game. Mikel openly criticised Jackson after Chelsea’s opening…
The Executive Director, Global Rights, Abiodun Baiyewu has traced the spate of insecurity in the North Western part of the country to illegal mining. Baiyewu disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja at a two-day training for over 40 Journalists on mining and host community rights in Nigeria. While presenting a paper on mining and insecurity…
Aliko Dangote, the President of Dangote Group has said that the oil industry mafia is far stronger than the drug cartel. The African richest man disclosed this in a 25-minute interview with Bloomberg Television on Monday. He also revealed that his refinery is on the verge of reaching an agreement with the…
Aliko Dangote, the President of Dangote Group has reiterated that his $20 billion Lagos-based refinery will stabilize the Naira against the dollar at the foreign exchange market. The African richest man disclosed this in a 25-minute interview with Bloomberg Television on Monday. He noted that petroleum products imports consume about 40 percent…
The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia has commemorated the 94th National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the residence of the Saudi Ambassador, Faisal bin Ebraheem Alghamdi, in Abuja, Nigeria. The event brought together an esteemed group of government officials, heads of diplomatic missions, representatives of international organisations, and prominent businessmen….
Former Governor and Senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Adams Oshiomhole, has said that the outgoing Governor Godwin Obaseki is politically dead. Oshiomhole made this statement during an interview on Channels TV’s programme, Politics Today, while commenting on the outcome of the just concluded governorship election in the state. Recall that the…
The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, has said that the average retail price of Automotive Gas Oil, AGO, otherwise known as Diesel, increased Year-on-Year, YoY, by 64.58 percent to N1,406.05 per liter in August 2024 from N854.32 per liter recorded in the corresponding period of 2023. On a Month-on-Month, MoM, basis, the average…
An average of 145 women of childbearing age are lost daily to pregnancy and childbirth related complications. Executive Director, National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr. Muyi Aina, who disclosed this, also said that 2,300 children under the age of five daily fail to reach their fifth birthday due to preventable diseases…
Here are five simple exercises that will help you stay fit in the comfort of your own space Finding time for the gym can be tough when life gets busy. The good news is, you don’t need a gym to stay active and healthy The good news is, you don’t need a…
Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned the frequent verbal attacks on the judiciary by Tony Okocha. Eze called on the media to forthwith, desist from according any form of recognition to Okocha as Rivers APC chairman, stressing that there is only one lawful and undisputed party structure…
The Borno Government has recorded two cases of cholera in one of the camps harbouring people displaced by flood in Maiduguri. The State Commissioner of Health, Prof. Baba Malum Gana, disclosed this on Monday while flagging-off an Oral Cholera, Measles Vaccination and Vitamin A supplementation in Maiduguri. He stated that another suspected four cases had…
The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the just concluded Edo State governorship election, Asue Ighodalo, says his aspiration was genuine desire to serve Edo people and not about power. Ighodalo made this statement in his thank you message to Edo people on Monday in Benin, saying he was determined to create prosperity…
According to a report by Global Petrol Prices, Libya is said to sell Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) at the cheapest price in Africa at N52 ($0.031) per litre or 0.15 Libyan Dinar. Global Petrol Prices is a platform that tracks retail petrol prices worldwide. The report noted that Libya stands out as the country with…
A Media personality, Chude Jideonwo, has claimed that Nigeria’s biggest filmmakers are predominantly from the Yoruba part of the country. Jideonwo stated this while discussing the dominance of Yoruba filmmakers in the Nigeria film industry. The media personality in a post on Instagram, mentioned notable names like Toyin Abraham, Kemi Adetiba, Funke Akindele, Mo Abudu,…
The Imo State University (IMSU) chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has begun an indefinite strike in a bid to address long-standing grievances. In a joint statement, ASUU-IMSU Chairperson, Comrade Odinakachukwu Ejiogu, and Secretary, Comrade Lazarus Chikwendu, explained that the strike, effective from Monday, September 23, was a result of unresolved issues…
Three individuals have lost their lives, while five others were rescued after a migrant boat capsized near the Greek island of Samos in the Aegean Sea, authorities reported on Monday. “Three bodies have been recovered from the water, and five survivors are now safe,” an official from the port police told AFP. A large-scale search…
Felix Osakwe, the 2023 presidential candidate of the National Rescue Movement (NRM), has called on President Bola Tinubu to step down from his role as Minister of Petroleum, citing his administration’s failure to resolve the ongoing fuel scarcity. Osakwe voiced his concerns during a weekend press briefing in Abuja, where he criticized both Tinubu and…
The Zamfara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticized the All Progressives Congress (APC) for urging the federal government to declare a state of emergency in the state, intensifying the political debate surrounding Zamfara’s ongoing security crisis. The APC’s call, made on Saturday, was driven by concerns over persistent security challenges in…
Military personnel from the 3 Battalion Nigerian Army barracks in Effurun, Delta State, have apprehended 150 youths suspected of engaging in internet fraud. The suspects were arrested at an alleged cybercrime training facility located within the Army Estate, Effurun, Uvwie, and have been handed over to the police for prosecution. According to reports, the arrests…
Several election observer groups monitoring the Edo State governorship election have called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to use its authority under Section 65 of the Electoral Act 2022 to review any poll results that were declared under questionable circumstances or violated electoral regulations. In a joint statement issued by groups including the…
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has clarified that the state government cannot maintain the current palliative distribution program aimed at supporting vulnerable households in all 31 local government areas. During a media briefing held at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Uyo, to mark the state’s 37th anniversary on September 23, 2024, Governor Eno…
Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha struck twice each as Barcelona romped to a 5-1 win at Villarreal on Sunday in a wild match to maintain their perfect start to La Liga. The leaders’ sixth straight league triumph was marred by a potentially serious knee injury to goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who was taken off on a stretcher. Lewandowski…
Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ contestant, Wanni has disclosed that she had fallen deeply in love with a fellow housemate, Shaun. Wanni stated this while reaffirming her love for Shaun, confessing she was developing strong feelings for him. Speaking after the Saturday night party, Wanni told Shaun “I am gone”. …
