Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke has described the passing of Oba John Omoloso Makanjuola Oyelusi III, the Elekusa of Ekusa, as a monumental loss to the state. Adeleke who made this known in a condolence message signed by Olawale Rasheed his spokesperson on Wednesday in Osogbo, also said the late traditional ruler lived for […]

The traditional ruler of Ekusa in Odo-Otin Local Government Area of Osun State, HRM. Oba John Omoloso Mokanjuola Oyelusi III, has joined his ancestors. The announcement was made by Prince Adekunle Makanjuola on behalf of the family According to the family, the revered monarch died on Sunday, June 29, 2025. Burial arrangements will be announced […]

By Adesina Quadri Ademola A viral video has surfaced showing the dramatic arrest of a young man who was found hiding in the ceiling of an FCMB branch after a botched overnight robbery attempt. Eyewitnesses say the suspect had entered the bank during normal business hours, discreetly locked himself inside the restroom, and later climbed […]

The Obidient Movement, umbrella body supporting Peter Obi, says the support from Northern Nigeria for their principal is increasing by leaps and bounds. The group expressed this confidence, when recently the Palace of the District Head of Pantami, in Gombe State, conferred Obi with the traditional title of Sarkin Maskan Pantami, meaning: “Chief of Shelter […]

The Chairman of Topfaith University, Mkpatak in Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Emmanuel Abraham, has appealed to the federal government to consider private universities in grants from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). According to him, such inclusion would engender research in private universities and in turn contribute to Nigeria’s technological […]

Former Senate President David Mark has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), bringing to an end his decades-long association with the party he helped found. Mark, who played a key role in shaping the PDP since its inception, announced his resignation in a letter dated June 27. The development follows his recent appointment […]

Rauf Aregbesola, the Interim National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has said the party will model international best practices in its organizational structure and ethics. Aregbesola said the ADC will study and adopt what works for political parties in South Africa, Sweden, Chile, and Kenya. He disclosed this while delivering his acceptance speech […]

Veteran Nigerian actor, Tom Njemanze, has appealed to the general public for financial assistance in his battle with cancer. The actor, who is currently receiving treatment in hospital, made the plea on Tuesday in a viral video circulating on the internet. Sharing the video on his Instagram page, filmmaker Stanley Ontop revealed that Njemanze has […]

Students, alumni, organisations, notable personalities and other stakeholders have expressed divergent views over the plans by Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State to rename The Polytechnic Ibadan after a former governor of the state, Dr Victor Omololu Olunloyo. Olunloyo was the first Ibadan indigene to serve as the governor of old Oyo State. He served […]