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• _Ex–presidential candidate consoles Kebbi, Kwara victims • Says terrorists now dictate life across northern states_ Former presidential candidate, Gbenga -Hashim, has raised fresh alarm over what he described as the Federal Government’s “loss of operational control” of security in Northern Nigeria, following renewed terrorist attacks in Kwara and Kebbi States. Hashim, in a strongly worded statement on Tuesday, said the latest assaults, including the killing of two security operatives in Rogun Village, Kpada District of Patigi LGA, aswell as another attack in Ekiti Local government, Kwara State, show that terrorists now operate across the North “without fear of…

.Says zone’ll become model of job creation, shared prosperity Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that the Oluyole Free Trade Zone will become a model of excellence and innovations, creating thousands of jobs and bringing about a shared prosperity to residents of the state. The governor stated this on Wednesday, during the signing of the Oluyole Free Trade Zone Joint Venture Agreement between the Oyo State Government and the Euro FMCG Universal Beverages Limited. He noted that his administration has kept its eye on the ball in terms of building an open economy, which is competitive and supportive…

The Oyo State Government has reiterated its commitment to the Ibadan Circular Road project emphasizing that it is being executed with a clear vision and a deliberate objective to attract unprecedented investment opportunities into the state. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, he explained that the current agitation is not unexpected even when it appears to have been hijacked by a few individuals with a different agenda The commissioner said that for a defining project of this nature, avoided by past administrations, the government is left with no choice but to see the…

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has been accused of double-speak and duplicity over its condemnation of the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN for calling on the United States President, Donald Trump, to intervene and save Nigeria’s democracy. The APC, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, condemned Turaki’s call as unpatriotic and reckless, noting that it amounted to a call for foreign invasion. However, Special Assistant on Print Media to the Governor of Oyo State, Moses Alao, has countered the APC, noting that the party toed a similar…

Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan has appointed her own daughter to the Cabinet, as well as the daughter’s husband. Samia named 27 ministers and 29 deputy ministers in a televised address on Monday from Chamwino State House, Dodoma, appointing the daughter Wanu Hafidh Ameir, as Deputy Minister of Education. Wanu’s husband Mohamed Mchengerwa, was named as the new Minister for Health in the changes that saw seven senior officials, who served in the previous cabinet, lose their jobs. Wanu, 43, is the Member of Parliament for Makunduchi Constituency in the semi-autonomous island of Zanzibar, while her husband, 46, is also the Member…

…Says His Death Is Shocking, a Great Loss to Oyo Muslim Community The Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barrister Abdulraheem Adebayo Lawal, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the Deputy Chief Imam of the Government House Mosque, Alhaji Nurudeen Azeez, describing his death as shocking and a monumental loss to the Muslim community in the state. In a condolence message issued on Tuesday, Lawal said the late cleric was a humble, God-fearing scholar who served the Muslim ummah with sincerity, dedication, and unwavering commitment. He noted that Alhaji Azeez’s contributions to Islamic affairs within the Government House…

In a resounding endorsement of democratic order and party legitimacy, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially recognized the authentic National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by National Chairman Kabiru Tanimu Turaki (SAN) as the sole valid leadership. INEC has categorically rejected a spurious letter from expelled claimants of Acting National Chairman of the Party, Mohammed Abdulrahman and Samuel Anyanwu, who sought to unlawfully postpone the Ekiti State gubernatorial primaries, thereby safeguarding the electoral timeline and exposing the duo’s desperate bid to sabotage Nigeria’s opposition vanguard. The INEC affirmation underscores the electoral body’s…

It’s a move that might stink to some parents, but there’s a new-age way to change a newborn’s undies. Drenched diapers are no longer messes that need to be ripped off a baby’s bottom posthaste, according to new advice by early childhood development researchers in Australia. Instead, the experts encourage moms and dads to request an infant’s consent — you read that correctly — before changing their diaper. At the start of a nappy change, ensure your child knows what is happening,” researchers from Deakin University wrote in a November 2025 guide. “Get down to their level and say, ‘You need a nappy change,’…

The Oyo State Government has officially included the Ogbomoso Cradles Carnival in the lineup of activities for this year’s Faaji December cultural and entertainment festival. The Faaji December program, coordinated by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, will run from December 1, 2025, to January 2, 2026. Speaking at a stakeholders’ forum held in Ibadan, the Secretary of the Ogbomoso Cradles Carnival Planning Committee, Mr. Muyiwa Oke, said the carnival’s inclusion in the statewide festive calendar underscores the government’s commitment to strengthening tourism and cultural heritage across all zones. He added that the carnival which is part of the…

Prince Dotun Oyelade stands today as one of the most recognisable pillars of modern journalism in Oyo State, an accomplished broadcaster, a respected writer, and a mentor whose influence has shaped an entire generation of media professionals. His career, spanning decades of rigorous newsroom practice and public communication leadership, reflects a life built on integrity, balance, and service. Long before his appointment as Commissioner for Information under Governor Seyi Makinde, Oyelade had already secured his place as a distinguished journalist. His years at the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and other media institutions were marked by a rare blend of…