Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle, redeploying Alhaja Faosat Joke Sanni to the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Inclusion. Sanni replaces Honourable Mrs. Toyin Balogun, who has been relieved of her appointment with immediate effect. The development was announced in a statement issued by the Governor's Office on Wednesday. Governor Makinde expressed appreciation to Balogun for her service and contributions to the development of […]

The Federal Government has concluded arrangements to evacuate another batch of 271 stranded Nigerians from South Africa following recent anti-immigrant protests that disrupted activities in parts of the country. The evacuation is expected to take place this week as part of the government's ongoing voluntary repatriation programme for Nigerians who wish to return home. The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, confirmed the planned evacuation but […]

The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has reaffirmed that banditry, terrorism and other forms of criminality have no place in Islam, stressing that crime should never be linked to any religion or ethnic group. The Sultan, who is also the President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), made the remarks while receiving members of the 2026 Batch 'B' Stream I of the National Youth Service Corps […]

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has suspended its withdrawal of services across public primary and secondary schools in Oyo State following renewed engagements with the state government and assurances on improved security after the abduction of teachers and learners in Oriire Local Government Area. The decision was announced in a statement jointly signed by the Oyo State NUT Chairman, Hassan Ajibola Fatai, and Secretary, Olukayode Salami. According to the […]