Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over the conviction of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. He warned that the development could heighten national tension at a time the country is grappling with severe economic and security challenges. In a […]

The Federal Government on Friday directed the closure of 41 federal unity colleges across the country following renewed attacks on educational institutions in several states. The directive was contained in a memo issued by the Director of Senior Secondary Education, Hajiya Binta Abdulkadir, who signed on behalf of the Minister of Education. She explained that […]

The Paramount Ruler of Iwoland, His Imperial Majesty Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging a bandit attack along the Iwo–Osogbo road. He said the claim is completely false and misleading. Oba Akanbi, in a statement on Thursday, challenged anyone with credible evidence to prove that such an incident occurred, […]

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has celebrated his nephew and award-winning music star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, on the occasion of his birthday. He stated that the celebrant is an inspiring symbol of what determination can achieve. In a statement signed by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke praised the Grammy […]

Armed men in the early hours of Thursday invaded St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Niger State, abducting pupils, students, teachers and a security personnel in what has become another heartbreaking hit on Nigeria’s education sector. The attack, which took place between 1:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m., threw the quiet Papiri community […]

Nigeria has been thrown into mourning following the reported death of Olusegun “Segun” Awolowo Jr., grandson of the late nationalist and elder statesman, Chief Obafemi Awolowo. Details surrounding his sudden passing remain sketchy as of press time, but news of his death has sparked shock and grief across the country, with many questioning the unexpected […]