Two lock-up shops have been destroyed by fire at the Bola Ige International Market, New Gbagi, Ibadan. The fire broke out at about 12:25 p.m. on Monday in the market’s Milo Zone, prompting a quick response from the Oyo State Fire Services Agency. Firefighters found two of nine adjoining shops engulfed in flames but successfully stopped the fire from spreading to the remaining shops and nearby properties. No casualty was […]

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) is facing criticism over its 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination results, with some school administrators and education stakeholders alleging grading inconsistencies and technical problems. The concerns followed complaints that some high-performing students received lower grades than expected in subjects including Mathematics and English Language. A school administrator in Ogun State, Sam Abdulazeez, said his school recorded a sharp drop in the number […]

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, will today inspect flood-prone areas in Maitama and ongoing infrastructure projects along the Southern Parkway and ISEX corridor. The inspection follows Saturday’s flooding in parts of Abuja after heavy rainfall. Wike is expected to assess the extent of the flooding in Maitama and identify measures to prevent a recurrence before proceeding to inspect ongoing projects. His Senior Special Assistant on […]

Political parties have received the go-ahead from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to begin campaigns for the January 16, 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections from August 19. President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) will face Peter Obi of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and other candidates. However, several parties are yet to commence campaign activities, with some […]