Month: March 2026
Page: 5
Gunmen have reportedly abducted four persons at the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria, (CRIN) , Ibadan, Oyo State Oyo State Force Public Relations officer Mr Olayinka Ayanlade who confirmed the incident said one of the four kidnapped victims has been successfully rescued, and his vehicle recovered. To this end, the Commissioner of Police in the […]
The Senegalese Football Federation has described as unfair, the ruling of the Confederation of African Football, CAF Appeal Board to strip its national team of the 2025 African Cup of Nations, AFCON. In an official statement, the Senegalese Football Federation said the decision was unprecedented, unacceptable and could tarnish the reputation of African Football. The […]
The Football World has been thrown into disbelief and shock as the Confederation of African Football, CAF, reportedly declares the Atlas Lions of Morocco winner of the 2025 African Cup of Nations. Recall that the Terenga Lions of Senegal defeated Host Nation Morocco 1-0 in the final game of the tournament, a match that was […]
President Bola Tinubu has directed all political appointees under his administration who intend to contest elective offices in the 2027 general election to resign their appointments on or before March 31, 2026. The directive is pursuant to the provisions of Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026, as well as the timetable issued by the […]
The Federal Government through the ministry of interior has declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made the declaration on Tuesday in a statement by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Magdalene Ajani, The minister who extended warm […]
Critical stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the outer city geo-politcal zone of Oyo state have eulogized the leadership of the party for the successful conduct of Ward, Local Government Area and State Congresses in the state despite many challenges which threatened the exercise. The stakeholders which comprised eminent leaders and chieftains of […]
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has dissociated itself from a group of journalists operating under the name Divine Mandate Movement, declaring that the body is not recognised by the union. In a disclaimer issued by the council, the leadership of the union said its attention had been drawn to the activities […]
In an attempt to douse political insinuations, the Bauchi state Governor Bala Mohammed will be announcing his defection from the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC on Tuesday as the party has agreed to a 60/40 power-sharing deal. Base on the agreement and barring any last minute change, the Bauchi […]
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress APC in Oyo state, Chief Moses Alake Adeyemo, has directed the newly sworn-in chairmen of the Party in all the 33 local government areas to proceed with the inauguration of other elected officials who are expected to work with them and ensure that they all swing into action […]
Over 5,000 Residents of Ibadanland have benefitted from the Ramadan Fast and Lent food package distributed by the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja Each of the beneficiaries who went home with cash, school bags for children and food stuff such as rice, beans, semovita, garri, maize and noddles, at the event held at […]
