Oyo State Government, on Thursday, declared that anti-open grazing law is still in force in the state. The state Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Olasunkanmi Olaleye, announced this during an inter-ministerial press briefing held in Ibadan, the state capital. He said more than 58 cows have been arrested in the last two years, while many erring herdsmen were charged to the court for violating the law. Olaleye warned that […]
There was panic at the Mokola area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital yesterday as armed robbers attacked some shops in the bustling city. Shooting sporadically into the air to scare away innocent people, the operation was said to have lasted barely five minutes. According to reports, at least three individuals sustained gunshot wounds during the incident, which occurred near the Mokola Bridge. Eyewitnesses stated that the victims were attacked […]
The Nigerian Senate has expressed deep frustration over the recurring bloodshed in Benue, Borno, Plateau, and other parts of the country, declaring that lawmakers are exhausted from offering condolences while lives continue to be lost in droves. At a press briefing held Tuesday at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, condemned the ongoing cycle of bloodshed and […]
It was a gathering of intellect, admiration, and deep reflections at the Requiem Symposium tagged “Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo: Legacy of Uncommon Brilliance”, organised by the Initiative for Information, Arts, and Culture Development in Nigeria. The event drew dignitaries from various walks of life who came together to honour Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo,a man described as a walking encyclopedia, mathematical genius, and a political puzzle-master. In his keynote address, Chairman […]
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has allocated ₦63.48 billion for the comprehensive renovation of the Government House, less than two years before the end of his second term in office. He also earmarked the sum of ₦131,751,530 to employ professional gardeners for the maintenance of green areas and other designated places of the Government House. These decisions were approved by the State Executive Council, as confirmed in a statement […]
President Bola Tinubu has visited persons recovering from last Friday’s attack by armed herders on Yelewata, in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. The attack claimed over 100 lives. During his visit, the President met with survivors who are currently receiving treatment at the Benue State University Teaching Hospital. Tinubu arrived at the Nigeria Air Force Base Airport in Makurdi at about 12:58 pm on a condolence visit to […]
President Tinubu has arrived Makurdi, Benue state capital to address security changes in the state, to commensurate with the Government and people of Yelewata in Guwa Local Government Area as well as to address the security challenges facing the state. The president who arrive at the Makurdi Airport located at the tactical Air command Nigerian Air Force Base , Makurdi at about 12:58pm was received by Governor Hyacinth Alia and […]
The National Emergency Management Agency has received 147 Nigerians who voluntarily returned from Agadez, Niger Republic. The repatriation was coordinated by the International Organisation for Migration, in collaboration with other stakeholders involved in migrant support and reintegration. According to NEMA on Wednesday, the returnees arrived at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport at 12:48 p.m. on June 16, 2025. The agency disclosed that out of the 147 returnees, 143 were adult […]
The 17 candidates nominated by President Bola Tinubu to oversee the affairs of Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, Rivers State Civil Service Commission and Rivers State Local Government Service Commission have officially declared their assets before the Code of Conduct Bureau. The assets declaration came on the heel of security clearance by the Department of State Services and the Nigerian Police. The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, disclosed […]
