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A 34-year-old woman, Tope Ayanwale, reportedly collapsed in court on Tuesday shortly after she was sentenced to three years imprisonment by the Federal High Court sitting in Benin, Edo State, for drug-related offences. The incident occurred moments after the court, presided over by Justice B. Quadiri, pronounced judgment in the case against her, bringing a dramatic end to the trial. Ayanwale, who had been arraigned before the court on allegations […]

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Oyo State Command, has arraigned two suspected drug traffickers before the Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan over the alleged unlawful transportation and possession of psychotropic substances. The suspects, Babatunde Awoyemi, aged 63, and Banke Adigun, aged 50, were brought before the court on a four-count charge bordering on alleged illegal dealing in narcotic and psychotropic substances. According to the prosecution, the two […]

  With the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to take place in the United States, Mexico and Canada, Argentina head into the tournament as one of the strongest contenders, buoyed by their impressive form and the confidence that comes with being the defending champions. The South American powerhouse lifted the trophy in Qatar 2022, securing their third world title in dramatic fashion and cementing their place among football’s greatest national […]

  Former First Lady of Oyo State, Mrs. Florence Ajimobi, has paid a deeply emotional tribute to her late daughter, Abisola Kola-Daisi, as she marked the anniversary of her passing with touching words of love, remembrance, and enduring faith. In a heartfelt message shared publicly, Mrs. Ajimobi poured out the emotions of a grieving mother still carrying the pain of loss, while also celebrating the beautiful life, warmth, and legacy […]

Nigeria is losing an estimated N40 trillion annually as a result of poor electricity supply, according to the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), which says the country’s persistent power crisis remains one of the biggest obstacles to economic growth, industrial productivity, and job creation. The operator warned that unreliable electricity continues to impose enormous financial and operational burdens on businesses, manufacturers, and households across the country, many of which are […]

  Nigerians may begin to experience some relief in the cost of petrol from Friday as fuel prices are expected to decline across filling stations nationwide following a fresh reduction in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) by Dangote Refinery. The refinery on Thursday announced a significant downward adjustment in its gantry price, cutting the cost of petrol by N85 per litre, from N1,285 to N1,200 per litre. […]

  The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a four-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to begin the implementation of the newly approved salary structure for university lecturers, warning that failure to act within the stipulated period could trigger a strong response from the union. The warning was delivered by ASUU President, Prof. Christopher Piwuna, during an address to union members at Sa’adu Zungur University, Yuli Campus, Bauchi […]

Crude oil prices climbed significantly in the international market on Thursday as tensions in the Middle East intensified following Iran’s rejection of a peace proposal put forward by the United States to halt the ongoing conflict involving Washington, Israel, and Tehran. The sharp increase in prices came amid fears that the conflict could become more prolonged and disruptive to global energy supply, especially as diplomatic efforts appeared to stall. By […]

The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) has assured residents of a free, fair, and credible local government and councillorship elections scheduled for December 29, 2026. Chairman of the commission, Babatunde Adeniyi, gave the assurance during a courtesy visit from executives of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Oyo State Correspondents’ Chapel, led by its chairman, Yinka Adeniran. Adeniyi said the commission would strictly follow electoral laws and guidelines to […]