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Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Igboho, has stirred widespread public discussion after openly declaring that although he identifies as a Christian, he also makes use of traditional charms. Igboho, whose real name is Chief Sunday Adeyemo, made the remarks in a video that has since gone viral across social media platforms. In the footage, he was seen addressing a gathering of traditional rulers, where he spoke candidly about his religious identity, […]

A 67-year-old retired teacher, Mr. Abel Atilola, has been reportedly killed by unidentified assailants in Oyo State. The tragic incident occurred on Monday near his farm along the Irawo axis in Tede, located in the Atisbo Local Government Area of the state. According to accounts from community members, Atilola had gone to attend to activities on his farm when he was allegedly ambushed by unknown attackers. Residents said the late […]

UD Almería have confirmed a significant shift in the club’s ownership structure, announcing fresh investment from one of the most recognisable figures in global football, Cristiano Ronaldo. In a statement released on Thursday, the Spanish club disclosed that Ronaldo has joined its ownership consortium, acquiring a 25 per cent stake through CR7 Sports Investments, a subsidiary of his business entity, CR7 S.A. The acquisition forms part of a broader strategic […]

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has told the Senate that Nigeria’s current public debt stock of approximately N152 trillion is largely the result of liabilities inherited from previous administrations, as well as the impact of exchange rate adjustments on the country’s external obligations. Edun made the clarification while appearing before the Nigerian Senate Committee on Finance during the defence of the proposed 2026 […]

The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria (SCSN) has insisted that no authority, whether domestic or foreign, can compel Muslims to abandon the practice of Shariah, describing it as an inseparable component of Islamic faith and one that is fully protected under Nigeria’s Constitution. The Council’s position was made public by its Secretary-General, Nafiu Baba Ahmad, in response to concerns reportedly raised by members of the United States Congress regarding […]

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, on Thursday declined an application by the defence in the ongoing trial of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to call a prosecution witness as part of its case in the alleged N33.8 billion fraud charge. At the resumed hearing, defence counsel, Femi Atteh, SAN, made an oral application seeking permission for Abdulkareem Ibrahim Ozi, who had earlier […]

  At least 25 people have been killed in two separate attacks by suspected Boko Haram fighters in Adamawa State, northeastern Nigeria, in renewed violence that has heightened fears among residents of border communities. The attacks occurred in Madagali and Hong local government areas, both located near Nigeria’s border with Cameroon, a region that has experienced repeated incursions by insurgents over the years. According to local accounts, gunmen believed to […]

  The Oyo State Government has commenced preparations for the 2026 World Egungun Festival, with the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Wasiu Olatubosun, leading a high-level stakeholders’ briefing and interactive session in Ibadan. The meeting, held at the Ministry of Finance and Planning Conference Room, brought together more than thirty groups and associations drawn from traditional institutions, cultural bodies and community-based organisations. Among those represented were Araba Ile Ibadan, Jagunjagun […]

  Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has revealed that no fewer than 65,000 out-of-school children have been returned to classrooms across the state through targeted education interventions. The governor made the disclosure on Wednesday while receiving a delegation from the World Bank and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) on an implementation support mission for the Better Education Service Delivery for Additional Financing (BESDA-AF) programme. The meeting was held at […]