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HRM Lasisi Olagbemileke Oladimeji, an ancestral member of the Emiolu Ruling House of Iresa-Adu and the Aranyin of Iranyin Land, has joined calls urging Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde to address the prolonged vacancy of the Aresa-Adu of Iresa-Adu throne, which has remained unoccupied for nearly eight years. Oba Lasisi Oladimeji, who ascended the throne in 2023, is a prominent traditional ruler in Surulere Local Government Area of Oyo State. […]

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, arrived at the Federal High Court in Kaduna on Tuesday morning under heavy security for his arraignment over alleged corruption-related offences. He was brought to the court premises at about 9:00 a.m. in a Hilux vehicle and remained inside for more than 30 minutes before being escorted into the courtroom at about 9:34 a.m. Dressed in a light green babanriga with a matching cap, […]

The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria has said the enactment of new tax reform laws has significantly increased the importance of certified tax professionals in the country’s fiscal system. The President of the institute, Innocent Ohagwa, made this known at the opening of the 2026 Legal Practitioners’ Conversion Training Programme, held virtually on Tuesday. Represented by council member Funsho Abidakun, he said only accredited professionals can now act on […]

Experts and civil society groups are divided over growing calls for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to introduce palliatives or restore fuel subsidies in response to the sharp rise in petrol prices caused by increasing global crude oil costs. The surge in oil prices followed the 24-day conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, which disrupted global energy markets and pushed crude prices above $100 per barrel, well above […]

Five officials of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) were injured and several operational vehicles damaged during a violent clash at Soka Junction, Ibadan, on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, during enforcement of the state’s QR-coded jacket policy for commercial motorcyclists. The incident disrupted traffic in the area and highlighted growing resistance to the government’s ongoing regulatory exercise for okada riders. The enforcement team, constituted by the Executive Chairman […]

Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has approved the appointment of Mrs Chiamaka Nnake as the new Secretary to the State Government. The appointment marks a significant addition to the state’s leadership team, with Nnake bringing a strong background in finance, economic planning and public sector administration to the role. At 39, she is regarded as a seasoned professional whose experience cuts across strategy development, fiscal management and policy implementation. A […]

Eight persons lost their lives on Monday after suspected terrorists detonated an improvised explosive device along Luma Road in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The attackers also reportedly blew up a bridge linking the Luma, Babana and Agwara communities, a major route used by residents and traders heading to the popular Monday market at Babana. The destruction of the bridge caused severe disruption to movement in the area […]

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has announced that workers in the state will receive a N10,000 salary top-up for three months. Makinde made the announcement on Monday at an event held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. He said the intervention was introduced to cushion the effects of the fuel price hike and will take effect from April, with the possibility of an extension if the situation persists. According to […]

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has warned newly promoted senior officers against corruption, abuse of office, and indiscipline, stressing that misconduct will not be tolerated under his leadership. Disu gave the warning on Monday during the decoration ceremony of officers promoted to the ranks of Assistant Inspectors-General of Police and Commissioners of Police at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. He said the promotion was not merely a reward but […]