Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has described the death of a former Secretary to the Oyo State Government and former National Chairman of the defunct Alliance for Democracy, Chief Michael Adeniyi Koleoso, as the end of an era.The governor said Oyo State and Nigeria have lost a great patriot and… Continue reading
The Yorubas in their norms have a way of instilling messages in their clans to engender oneness, inclusivity and discourage over-reliance on family therefore the popular mantra : “ẹni ọmọ sin l’obimọ”(only he who’s given a befitting burial has children). This has over the years shapened the horizon of people… Continue reading
Some NNPC filling stations in Lagos and Abuja have adjusted the pump price of fuel from N568 to over N800 per litre. The Nation observed on Tuesday morning that some NNPCL retail stations in Lagos are selling fuel between N865 to N897 per litre. In Alausa, the pump price of… Continue reading
The former Secretary to the Oyo State Government (SSG), under late Governor, Alhaji Lam Adeshina, Chief Michael Koleosho, is died. Koleosho, who was a prominent politician in Oyo State, died on Monday night at the age of 86. He was the Babalaje of Saki, his hometown, and a renowned figure… Continue reading
Hajiya Dada, the mother of Nigeria’s late President Umaru Musa Yar’adua, has passed away. She died in Katsina on Monday evening. Hajiya Dada was a figure of historical significance, known as the only woman in Nigeria to have given birth to a President, Umaru Musa Yar’adua, a former Vice President,… Continue reading
The Omoluabi Progressives, a faction within the All Progressives Congress (APC) loyal to former Minister of Interior Rauf Aregbesola, has denied reports that they have left the party. In a press statement signed by Abosede Oluwaseun, the group’s Publicity and Organizing Secretary, the Omoluabi Progressives refuted claims made by Kamorudeen… Continue reading
Over 40 shops have been completely razed to the ground, at a popular market in Ibadan, Oyo State. Though no life was lost, the incident which happened at the popular Oranyan market, herbal section, in the Ibadan North East Local Government Area of the state, on Saturday, destroyed multimillion naira… Continue reading
Oyo State Government through the Pacesetter Transport service (PTS), has received deployment of 20 CNG buses as part of efforts by the federal government to cushion the effect of subsidy removal. During the brief handling ceremony held at the PTS conference room on Monday, the Chairman and Sole Administrator, Hon…. Continue reading
The police high command on Monday declared Andrew Wynne (also known as Andrew Povich or Drew Povey), a British national, wanted for allegedly plotting to overthrow the government led by President Bola Tinubu. The police stated that they have specifically launched a comprehensive investigation into how foreign mercenaries and other… Continue reading
A wanted ex-beauty queen, Aderinoye Queen Christmas also known as Queen Oluwadamilola Aderinoye has surrendered to National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Lagos Command after about eight months in hiding. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi. The ex-beauty… Continue reading
Ogundipe Cautions Makinde Over Use of Inflammatory References, Says Reckless Political Metaphors Must Not Replace Democratic Discourse