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Stakeholders in Ibadan, Oyo State, have called for urgent and coordinated reforms to tackle growing infrastructure deficits and rising unemployment, warning that failure to act could hinder the city’s growth and historical relevance. The call was made at the 2026 Ibadan Conference organised by the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes in honour of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja. The event, held at Ibadan House, Oke-Aremo, formed part of […]

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the conduct of activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, during a recent court proceeding in Abuja. In a statement issued on Wednesday, NBA President Yakubu Maikyau described Sowore’s behaviour at the Federal Capital Territory High Court as inappropriate and disrespectful to the sanctity of the court. Maikyau stated that while citizens have the right to express grievances, such actions must be conducted […]

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has ordered the final forfeiture of $13 million linked to businesswoman Aisha Achimugu and her company, Oceangate Engineering Oil & Gas Ltd, to the Federal Government. In a judgment delivered on Wednesday, the court held that the funds were proven to be proceeds of unlawful activities, as established by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The court ruled that Oceangate […]

The internal crisis within the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deepened on Tuesday as a growing rift emerged over the selection of national leadership. Governors aligned with one faction of the party have distanced themselves from the consensus picks for National Chairman and National Secretary, insisting on pursuing legal remedies and a review of the process. The current dispute centers on Senator Samuel Anyanwu and Abdulrahman Mohammed, who have been […]

The Federal Government has introduced stricter enforcement measures for Almajiri learning centres across Nigeria, warning operators that failure to comply with newly established operational standards could result in sanctions, including closure. The reforms, encapsulated in the National Policy on the Enhancement of Almajiri Education, are designed to regulate and modernize the system, which has long been criticised for neglect, exploitation, and inadequate educational outcomes. The policy applies to all Almajiri […]

The Federal Government has emphasized that the success of Nigeria’s ongoing tax reform will not be measured solely by the amount of revenue it generates, but by its ability to create a more equitable and inclusive society. According to government officials, the ultimate goal of the reforms is to ensure that opportunities, benefits, and economic participation are distributed fairly across all segments of the population, particularly for historically marginalized groups. […]

An unconfirmed number of people lost their lives today when a fully loaded petrol tanker lost control, colliding with multiple vehicles and tricycles along the Beere-Oje road in Ibadan. Eyewitnesses who spoke with Almond FM News in Yoruba said that the tanker, coming from Oja Oba towards the Beere–Oje axis, suffered brake failure, causing it to ram into several public transport vehicles. The accident, which occured around mid-day disrupted the […]

The National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Musiliu Akinsanya, also known as MC Oluomo, on Tuesday regained control of the union’s national secretariat in Abuja following a brief occupation by a rival faction. After taking possession of the secretariat, Akinsanya inspected damaged property and assessed the situation at the facility. The development follows an earlier occupation of the secretariat on Monday by a faction led by […]

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. […]