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…Says no resident should lose their life in the name of development* The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has extended financial assistance to residents whose properties were affected by the ongoing Ibadan Circular Road project initiated by the Oyo State Government. Adelabu, a 2027 governorship aspirant under the All Continue Reading

The 2026 Grammy Awards have announced their nominations, showcasing a diverse range of talented artists. Kendrick Lamar tops the list with nine nominations, followed closely by Lady Gaga with seven. The ceremony will take place on February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. African artists have made Continue Reading

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday reflected on his political career, describing it as “nothing short of a political miracle.” Jonathan stated this at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Lagos, during the presentation of books written by journalist and former presidential spokesperson, Dr Reuben Abati. He said, “My political Continue Reading

A group christened ‘Lawyers for the Cause of Bauchi (LAWBA)’ has decried the “selective, partial and illegal process” to which the Bauchi State Government subjected its former Accountant-General Sa’idu Abubakar, in the name of fighting corruption. The group expressed concern that of the multitude and of course, mind-boggling corruption cases Continue Reading

The Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, has closed its Iseyin Campus following the death of a student in a hit-and-run accident. The university’s management made the announcement in a statement, expressing its condolences to the family and friends of the deceased, a 200-level student of Agricultural Economics. “The Continue Reading

A fatal accident in Iseyin, Oyo State, has led to a violent clash between LAUTECH students and security forces. The incident occurred when a commercial vehicle rammed into two female students, killing one and injuring the other. The students, who were on a motorcycle, were hit by the bus at Continue Reading

The Ààrẹ́ of Ago-Are, His Royal Majesty, Oba Dr. Abodunrin Oyetunji Kofoworola Olakanla II,has praised Governor Seyi Makinde’s approval, citing the governor’s visionary leadership and commitment to the safety and progress of Oyo State. The Oyo State Government has approved the construction of a Mobile Police (MOPOL) 72 Base in Continue Reading

The Special Assistant to Governor Seyi Makinde on Irepo/Oorelope/Olorunsogo Federal Constituency, Alhaji Yusuf Sharafadeen Alani also known as Alwajud has commended the governor over the approval for the construction of the 30km Igboho-Kisi Road, and other projects Alwajud, while speaking with our correspondent in a telephone conversation, on Thursday, said Continue Reading

The Onigboho of Igboho Kingdom, Oba John Oyetola Bolarinwa Olubiyi 2 Ajagungbade 1, has expressed heartfelt appreciation to Governor Seyi Makinde for approving the 30km Igboho-Kisi road project, describing it as a “milestone in the journey of infrastructural development” in the kingdom. In a statement made available to this newspaper Continue Reading

It is with immense joy and heartfelt congratulations that I celebrate the well-deserved promotion of our esteemed scholar, researcher, and mentor in the Department of Crop Protection and Environmental Biology, to the prestigious professional cadre in University of Ibadan. This milestone is not merely a personal achievement of Prof. Adejumo Continue Reading