Gov. Aiyedatiwa Assigns Portfolios to Newly Sworn-In Commissioners Following their inauguration into the State Executive Council on Monday, the new Commissioners in Ondo State have been assigned the following portfolios by Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa. Professor Igbekele Ajibefun, Education Engr Ayorinde Abiola Olawoye, Infrastructure, Lands and Housing Hon. Ayodele Akande, Water Resources and Public Sanitation…
Dakwa is Marginalized — Monarch The Chief of Dakwa kingdom in the Abuja Municipal Area Council, AMAC, HRH Chief Dr. Alhaji Alhassan Musa Chukuri, has lamented the absence of government projects in his area. Speaking recently to newsmen in his palace in Dakwa, he said: “We thank the Almighty Allah for life; many have died,…
Police Dismantle Two Human Trafficking Syndicates, Arrest 11, Rescue Children, Pregnant Women, Ghanaian Victims In a major breakthrough in the fight against human trafficking, the Nigeria Police Force has smashed two major trafficking syndicates operating across Nigeria, arresting 11 suspects and rescuing multiple victims, including children, pregnant women, and foreign nationals. According to a press…
FG Declares Tuesday Public Holiday to Honour Buhari The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, 15 July, 2025, as a public holiday in honour of the late former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, who died on Sunday at 82. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal…
President Buhari, A Distinguished Statesman, Patriot, and Gentleman – Information Minister By Shalom Oludele The minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of ex-President Mohammadu Buhari, GCFR, describing him as a distinguished statesman, patriot, and gentleman. This is contained in a statement released by the minister…
A special tribute to the late Awujale of blessed memory Part 1. We all have to know the day would come and it has surely come upon us today like a flash in the pan or a candle in the Wind for the beloved and one of the most charismatic, handsome and the most consequential…
Nigerian Education: A Bleak Future for the Nigerian University System? A few weeks ago, I had a heartfelt conversation with a young scholar I consider one of my mentees. He asked to meet me because he wanted to discuss issues he couldn’t share over the phone, and it took weeks before we finally connected….
Oba Sikiru Adetona joins his ancestors. The Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, has joined his ancestors. He died at the age of 91 on Sunday. Governor Dapo Abiodun confirmed his death in a statement personally signed on Sunday night. He said the late monarch left behind a remarkable legacy that has…
Tinubu mourns Buhari, sends Shettima to accompany his remains home President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the passing of his predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari. President Buhari died today in London at about 4.30 pm, following a prolonged illness. President Tinubu has spoken with Mrs Aishat Buhari, the former President’s widow and offered his deep condolences….
Former President Muhammadu Buhari is dead Former President Muhammadu Buhari has died in a London clinic His former aide, Bashir Ahmad announced the passing of the former president on X. Also Garba Shehu, his spokesperson, announced his demise on Sunday in a post on X. “The family of the former president has announced the passing…
