Osogbo, Nigeria — The renovation of the Osogbo Township Stadium is progressing steadily, with contractors working diligently to ensure completion within the stipulated timeframe. During an inspection on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, a delegation of sports enthusiasts and media representatives expressed optimism that the project would meet its scheduled delivery date. According to Arc. John…
Esa-Oke, Osun State — Tensions escalated in Esa-Oke, Osun State, as violent clashes over a chieftaincy dispute resulted in the deaths of four residents and injuries to several others, including police officers. The crisis erupted following the appointment of Prince Timileyin Oluyemi Ajayi as the Olojudo of Ido Ayegunle by the Osun State Government. The…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has attributed widespread corruption in Nigeria to poor wages for salary earners and a lack of integrity among public officials. ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Aliyu, made this assertion during a meeting with members of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), Northern Zone….
Osogbo, Osun State — In a bid to address the recurring land disputes among the communities of Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin Osun, Governor Senator Ademola Adeleke has inaugurated a 100-member Boundary Crisis Resolution Committee. The committee includes 25 representatives each from Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin Osun, alongside 25 members representing the state government. The Ataoja…
Minna, Niger State — The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has extended financial assistance to victims of the recent tanker explosion in Niger State, reaffirming the federal government’s commitment to supporting disaster-stricken communities. During a condolence visit to the Niger State Government House in Minna, Senator Tinubu presented a N100 million donation to…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended its planned nationwide protest against the recent 50% increase in telecommunications tariffs. The decision followed a meeting with government officials at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation on Monday night. A statement issued by the office’s Director of Information and…
Kano, Nigeria — Kano State has officially withdrawn all criminal charges against protesters involved in the #EndBadGovernance demonstrations. The Attorney General of Kano State, Haruna Dederi, issued the directive through the Director of Public Prosecution, following a petition from Citizens’ Gavel, a civic-tech organisation advocating for justice and civil liberties. In a statement released by…
