Bayelsa State Polytechnic Gets First Female Acting Rector as Dr. Yaguo Takes Over from Dr. Soreh By Chris Mark The Bayelsa State Polytechnic, Aleibiri, has ushered in a new era of leadership following the formal handover of office from the outgoing Rector, Dr. Wisdom Clinton Soreh, to Dr. Mrs. Eremasi Yaguo Ikele, the former Deputy…
Ashura Day 2026: Akorede urges Muslims to participate actively in politics for greater representation By Bimbo Adeniyi The Grand Imam of Akure Kingdom, Alhaji Yayi Akorede, on Thursday urged Muslims in Ondo State to embrace active participation in politics, stressing that doing so would strengthen their voice in governance and improve their representation in…
Widows and Property Rights: A Cultural Injustice Dikko Falilat Kehinde Death is painful, but for many Nigerian women, the real battle begins after the burial. A woman loses her husband today, and before the tears on her cheeks can dry, relatives begin to ask questions: “Who owns the house?” “Where are the documents?” “What happens…
Powerful Earthquakes devastate Venezuela, death toll rises to 164 By Dally Iyamu Venezuela has been thrown into mourning following two powerful earthquakes that struck the country in quick succession, leaving widespread destruction, collapsing buildings, and claiming at least 164 lives, with nearly 1,000 others injured. The twin earthquakes, which rocked northern Venezuela, caused severe damage…
NDLEA nabs Mexican drug expert, four Nigerians, uncovers multibillion-naira Meth Lab. By Bimbo Adeniyi In a major crackdown on organised drug trafficking, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered and shut down a secret methamphetamine production facility operated by a Nigerian-Mexican cartel in Tapa Village, Ibarapa North Local Government Area of Oyo State….
EFCC drags Bodejo to court over alleged $2.53m money laundering, terrorism financing By Abibu Shehu Ibrahim The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to arraign Bello Abdullahi Bodejo before a Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations of terrorism financing and money laundering involving $2.53 million. The anti-graft agency filed a 12-count charge…
Sign-Out Viral Video: Ondo Govt withholds students’ WASSCE results, queries Principals . Other students face expulsion The Ondo State Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology has cracked down on a group of secondary school students from Oyemekun Grammar School, Aquinas College, and CAC Grammar School, Akure, following a viral “sign-out” video that sparked…
Security alert: Oyo Govt restricts movement in 10 LGAs, imposes 16-hour curfew. By Bimbo Adeniyi The Oyo State Government has declared a 16-hour curfew in 10 local government areas of the state. The State Governor, Seyi Makinde approved the curfew, which takes effect from Wednesday, June 24, 2026, according to a memo issued by the…
US releases lists of BDCs, entities ‘linked to ISIS financing in Nigeria The United States has released the identities of three individuals and six entities allegedly linked to Islamic State (ISIS) financing, including three Nigerian bureau de change (BDC) operators. On Monday, Tommy Pigot, US state department spokesperson, said a Nigeria-based operator was among the…
Re: Strong Clemency Appeal for the Great ABU Zaria III By Prof. M. K. Othman The comments on the clemency appeal for ABU Zaria have been overwhelming. ABU Alumni, friends, well-wishers, and lovers of university education have spoken with one message: the FGN should relieve ABU Zaria of the obligation to pay compensation to its…
