The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja (Arusa I), has cautioned journalists and social media publishers against reports allegedly portraying him as politically partisan, warning that those responsible could face legal action. The monarch’s position was conveyed by his Media Aide, Chief Adesola Oloko, following reports concerning a recent courtesy visit to the […]
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has introduced a new online system that allows candidates seeking admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions through the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to verify and upload their O’Level results without visiting a Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre. The development represents a significant change from the previous procedure, where […]
The Nigerian film industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran Yoruba actor and screenwriter, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo. The respected actor died on Sunday, August 23, 2026, following a battle with cancer. His daughter, Kira Taiwo, announced his passing during a live social media broadcast, bringing an end to […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has constituted the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 presidential election, with former Zamfara State Governor, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, appointed as Director-General. The announcement was made on Saturday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, as the ruling party begins preparations […]
The Bimbo Adekanmbi Diaspora Alliance (BADA) has been established as a platform bringing together sons and daughters of Oyo State in the diaspora who share a common desire for good governance, purposeful leadership, progress and development. BADA is positioned as the only support group in the diaspora dedicated to supporting the political vision of Bimbo […]
The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, has reportedly resigned from his position amid moves by some lawmakers to impeach him. Agbebaku’s resignation reportedly took effect on Monday, August 17, 2026, throwing the state legislature into a fresh leadership crisis. His media aide, Ivy Ebojele, confirmed the development in […]
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the results of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates. The announcement marks the end of weeks of anticipation by thousands of candidates across Nigeria who participated in the examination conducted earlier this year. According to WAEC, candidates can access their […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a significant salary increase for members of the Nigerian Armed Forces, with reports indicating that some categories of troops could receive pay adjustments of up to 80 percent. The approval is part of the Federal Government’s broader efforts to improve the welfare of military personnel, boost morale, and strengthen […]
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, has appointed grassroots politician and legal practitioner, Asiwaju (Barrister) Yemi Aderibigbe, as the Director-General of his campaign council. The appointment was announced in a statement personally signed by Senator Alli on Tuesday and made available to journalists in Ibadan. According […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially uploaded the names of its candidates for the forthcoming elections, with Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli and Hon. Akeem Danladi among the prominent figures on the list submitted by the party. The submission, made to the appropriate electoral authorities, forms part of the party’s preparations for the next phase […]
