Month: July 2025

Asaba, Nigeria— The Delta State Civil Service Commission has directed the immediate retirement of over 200 civil servants found to have falsified their ages to prolong their tenure in public service. This decisive action was announced by Chief Roseline Amioku, Chairman of the Delta State Civil Service Commission and head of the ongoing state screening […]

Abuja, Nigeria: At the inauguration of the three-day National Conference on Public Accounts and Fiscal Governance in Abuja organized by the Senate and House Committees on Public Accounts President Bola Ahmed Tinubu confirmed that savings from the fuel subsidy removal are being channelled into Nigeria’s transportation network and critical infrastructure development. He reiterated the administration’s […]

Abuja, Nigeria:President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, describing the revered monarch as a symbol of peace, wisdom, and principled leadership. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu extended heartfelt condolences to the royal […]

Barcelona, Spain — La Liga champions FC Barcelona have confirmed the contract extension of veteran goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, securing his stay at the club until 2027. The announcement came via an official statement from the Catalan club on Monday, describing Szczesny’s renewal as both a reward and recognition for his remarkable performance during the past […]

Osogbo, Nigeria — The people of Ifon in Osun State have appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in the delayed completion of the N6.620 billion Ilobu–Ifon–Ilie–Erin-Ile road project, describing recent claims of its completion as misleading. The appeal was conveyed in a formal letter addressed to the President and routed through the Minister […]

Abuja, Nigeria — The House of Representatives Committee on Maritime Safety, Education, and Administration has sanctioned a ₦774.77 billion budget for the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) for the 2025 fiscal year. This decision emerged during a budget defence session in Abuja, where Committee Chairperson, Hon. Khadija Abba-Ibrahim, confirmed the figures following an […]

Ibadan, Nigeria — A symbolic shift in royal tradition has unfolded in Ibadanland as palace drummers move to the Bodija home of Oba Rashidi Ladoja, signaling his anticipated emergence as the next Olubadan. The cultural development follows the recent passing of Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, the Olubadan of Ibadanland. In keeping with historical custom, the movement […]

  Anambra state, Nigeria: The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has directed a decisive clampdown on unlawful gatherings and cult-related activities, particularly in student-dominated areas, in response to rising incidents of cult supremacy clashes across the state. According to a statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP […]

      Oyo, Nigeria: The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family and people of Ibadanland following the passing of the Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, who died in the early hours of Monday. In a statement issued through his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, in Ibadan, […]

  Ibadan, Nigeria: The recent passing of the Olubadan of Ibadanland marks the end of an era and signals the commencement of the traditional succession process for the revered throne. In accordance with the well-established Ibadan chieftaincy hierarchy, the next in line to ascend the throne is the current Otun Olubadan, High Chief Rashidi Adewolu […]