Former first lady of Ogun State Dies At 100 The family of Chief Olabisi Olanabanjo (2nd Republic Governor of Ogun State) has announced the passing of their matriarch Madam Onabanjo at the milestone age of 100 years. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the family expressed:“deep sorrow, yet with gratitude to Almighty God” They celebrated…
Titles Without Territory: The Alaafin and the Limits of Legacy By Olaitan Adesina There is a common temptation, in societies with long memories, to mistake survival for supremacy and ritual continuity for political relevance. Nowhere is this more evident than in the recurring effort by some voices to speak of the Oyo Empire as though…
Re: Whither the Nigerian University System? III By Prof MK Othman Given the dispute resolution brokered by the indefatigable Yayale Ahmed committee, with the strong support and determination of the President Tinubu administration to end perennial university workers’ industrial action, 2026 is the year of dream-realization for university workers in Nigeria. Earlier, the National Education…
Abdullahi Fodio University Confers Honorary Doctorate Degrees on Gov Nasir Idris, Sultan of Sokoto, three Other Governors By JAMIL GULMA, Kebbi The Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology Aliero (AFUSTA), Kebbi State has conferred honorary doctorate degrees on Kebbi State governor, Nasir Idris, the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, Governors…
Why they must attack Iran, again. And again, by Hassan Gimba “And We will surely test you with something of fear and hunger and a loss of wealth and lives and fruits, but give good tidings to the patient” – Qur’an 2:155 Iran, once known as ancient Persia, is home to 95 million people and…
Hon.Sanusi Yaro Inaugurates STSG Bayelsa Chapter –urges members to spread tentacles to the hinterlands. Seyi Tinubu Support Group Bayelsa State Chapter has been inaugurated in Yenagoa with Hon.Chief Douglas Sampson Awudulu, Ph.D as State Coordinator. The Director General of Seyi Tinubu Support Group, Hon. Sanusi Ibrahim Yaro, represented by the National Media Director, Prince Ibe…
Bauchi Police nab man for repeated sexual assault on minor The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old man accused of sexually abusing a six-year-old minor in the state. In a statement at the weekend, the command’s Public Relations Officer, Nafiu Habib, said the suspect, identified as Bilal Ya’u (20), was apprehended following a…
DSS officer arrested over alleged defilement and impregnation of underage girl Mr. Ifeanyi Onyewuenyi a staff member of the Department of State Services, has been arrested by the agency over alleged abduction, defilement, and forceful conversion of a 16 year old girl, Walida Abdulhadi, to Christianity in Abuja. According to reports, the development followed a…
Fishermen Association gets fresh mandate as Kebbi Perm Sec presents Certificates The Permanent Secretary, Kebbi State Ministry of Livestock Development and Fisheries, Hajiya Ramatu Usman Dabai, has presented Certificates of Return to the re-affirmed executive council of the Kebbi State chapter of the Fishermen Association. The presentation took place on Friday in Birnin Kebbi. Congratulating…
Domestic Violence: Man kills self after stabbing wife to death Residents of River Valley Estate in the Ojodu – Berger area of Ogun State and the family members of Mr and Mrs Ayoola Ayanwale are yet to come to terms with the unspeakable tragedy that has befallen the couple. It’s alleged that the man killed…
