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The Oyo State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has revised the 2025/2026 academic calendar for public primary and secondary schools, confirming that classes will resume on Monday, July 6, 2026. The adjustment was announced in a circular dated July 2, 2026, and signed by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Mrs. B.T. Oyinloye. According to the circular, schools are expected to reopen on July 6 to continue the current […]

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has called on President Bola Tinubu to suspend the Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, following allegations linking him to the controversy surrounding the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC). In a statement issued on Friday by the party's National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, the NDC said suspending the Chief of Staff would allow for what it described as a transparent and independent investigation into […]

The fourth batch of Nigerians who chose to return home from South Africa following the recent wave of xenophobic attacks has safely arrived in Nigeria. The evacuation flight landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Friday, carrying 271 returnees from Johannesburg. The flight was operated by Air Peace as part of the Federal Government's ongoing evacuation exercise. Government officials had earlier confirmed that the aircraft departed Johannesburg […]

The Federal Government has assured Nigerians living in South Africa that all citizens who have indicated their willingness to return home amid the ongoing anti-migrant attacks will be evacuated before the June 30 deadline. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, said the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains committed to protecting the lives and welfare of Nigerians abroad and will ensure that no willing citizen is left behind. […]

The Federal High Court in Lagos has declared the National Assembly’s N110bn expenditure plan for vehicles and allowances for lawmakers unlawful, ruling that it violated procurement regulations, constitutional provisions, and principles of public accountability. Delivering judgment on May 6, 2026, Justice Yellim Bogoro held that the proposed spending — including N40bn for the purchase of 465 vehicles for federal lawmakers and N70bn in support allowances for newly elected members — […]

Prominent Fuji musician Wasiu Alabi, popularly known as Pasuma, has issued a stern warning regarding the unapproved exploitation of his music, likeness, and visual content. According to a legal notice released by his legal team on June 5, 2026, the artist expressed deep concern over persistent intellectual property theft by various corporations and individuals. The document specifically calls out content creators, production companies, and digital music distributors who have been […]

IBADAN — Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has reassured residents that security agencies are intensifying efforts to safely rescue the students and educators recently abducted in the Oriire Local Government Area. In a statement released on May 27, 2026, coinciding with this year’s Eid celebrations and Children’s Day, Governor Makinde emphasized that his administration stands firmly with the affected families while security forces press forward with their search and rescue […]

Adebayo Adelabu has officially stepped down from his role as the Minister of Power to focus on his bid for the governorship of Oyo State. In a formal letter submitted to President Bola Tinubu on April 22, 2026, Adelabu specified that his resignation would become effective on April 30, 2026. This one-week window was intentionally set to ensure an organized transfer of duties within the ministry. Key Details of the […]

The long-standing tension between Nollywood powerhouses Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham has resurfaced, but veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, better known as Ogogo, is making it clear that he has no intention of playing peacemaker. During a recent sit-down with Feel Right TV, the legendary actor explained his hands-off approach following a viral moment at Iyabo Ojo’s movie premiere. The event saw Akindele seemingly ignore Abraham, sparking rumors that their brief […]