Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to securing the safe rescue of the schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area, assuring residents that every available option is being explored to bring them home safely. The governor gave the assurance while addressing a group of protesters led by Nigerian social media influencer and activist, Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), at his private residence […]

Global oil prices fell below $80 per barrel on Tuesday following renewed optimism over the planned reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, easing concerns about disruptions to global energy supplies. Brent crude, the international oil benchmark, declined by 4.0 per cent to $79.87 per barrel, falling below the $80 mark for the first time since early March before recovering slightly. Meanwhile, the U.S. benchmark, West Texas Intermediate (WTI), dropped 4.7 […]

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday reaffirmed his administration's commitment to judicial independence and institutional reforms as he commissioned the newly completed 10-unit Court of Appeal Judges' Quarters in Katampe District, Abuja. Represented by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), the President described the housing estate as a strategic investment in the rule of law and democratic governance. He said the project is one of […]

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday hosted a European Union delegation led by the European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, at his private residence in Ibadan. The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration between Oyo State and the European Union in the areas of agricultural development, education and the fight against gender-based violence. Also present at the meeting were the Head of Human Development Section of the […]