A Nation That Disdains Knowledge|Olusegun Adeniyi In 1979, the outgoing military administration of General Olusegun Obasanjo established the Nigerian National Merit Award (NNMA) to identify our country men and women (whether at home or in the Diaspora) who have made outstanding contributions to knowledge and creativity and grant them special Continue Reading

Governor Seyi Makinde, has charged cadets of Oyo State origin in the Regular Course 7 of the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State, to be good ambassadors of the state and agents of change wherever they may find themselves. He advised them to be alive and committed to their chosen Continue Reading

Farmers in Oyo State have commended President Bola Tinubu and Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, for the distribution of fertilizers to farmers in the state. The gesture, which was part of the federal government’s efforts to boost food production and support farmers, has been appreciated by the beneficiaries. Speaking Continue Reading

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has congratulated a former Secretary to the Osun State Government, Alhaji Fatai Akinade Akinbade on the occasion of his 70th birthday, praising him as a pragmatic politician with admirable sense of service. Governor Adeleke recognises Alhaji Akinbade’s life of contributions to Continue Reading

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved N16.5 million to support 33 sports associations as they prepare for the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF), set to hold from May 16 to 30 in the state. Announcing this at the June 12 Cultural Center, Abeokuta, the Secretary to the State Continue Reading

Following the recent killing of 16 Northern Travellers in Uromi, Edo State, the Concerned Northern Forum (CNF) has warned of potential reprisals across Northern states, including Abuja. The group has also urged Northerners living in the South to return home for their safety. In a statement issued on Wednesday and Continue Reading

Governor Ademola Adeleke has honoured Chief (Mrs) Monica Adenike Okundaye as the Queen of Adire in recognition of her local and global contributions to the adoption and popularity of adire textile. The Governor conferred the honour on the proprietor of Nike Arts Gallery today while commissioning the gallery complex building Continue Reading

A tragic incident has unfolded, leaving a pregnant woman in labour dead after allegedly being refused treatment at a hospital due to her inability to pay a ₦500,000 deposit. The heart-wrenching story first surfaced on Instagram in February, shared by her husband, Akinbobola Folajimi. It has since gained widespread attention Continue Reading

The new Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the NNPCL Mr Bashir Ojulari, an indigene of Kwara State, is a seasoned Nigerian engineer with expertise in petroleum, process, and production engineering. Until his new appointment, He was Executive Vice President and CEO of Renaissance Africa Energy Company. Continue Reading

The UK Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has placed 1,238 Nigerian nurses under investigation with another 717 facing disciplinary actions over allegations of exam fraud linked to an examination centre based in Ibadan, Oyo State. According to a statement on Wednesday by the NMC, the total number of Nigerian nurses Continue Reading